Which is a major biodiversity hotspot in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which is a major biodiversity hotspot in India?
A. Deccan plateau interior
B. Thar Desert
C. Western Ghats
D. Indo-Gangetic plains
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
High endemism due to varied topography and climate.

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Question #1
The forests of the Andaman Islands are notable for their high level of:
A. Endemism
B. Grasslands
C. Desert vegetation
D. Coniferous cover

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Many plant and animal species found in the Andaman Islands are endemic and occur nowhere else.

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Question #2
Which state is known for the Kaziranga ecosystem with rich vegetation and wildlife?
A. Assam
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is famous for its grasslands, wetlands, and rich biodiversity.

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Question #3
Which type of forest is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A. Tropical Deciduous
B. Tropical Evergreen
C. All of the above
D. Mangrove

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a combination of mangrove, evergreen, and deciduous forests.[reference:55]

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