Which biological hotspots include Mizoram and Nicobar Islands respectively?
(a) Eastern Himalayas, Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
(b) Sundaland, Indo-Burma
(c) Indo-Burma, Sundaland
(d) Sundaland, Eastern Himalayas
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
05 (d) Biodiversity and Its Conservation
01 Mark
2024
(c) Indo-Burma, Sundaland.
Explanation:
In India, Mizoram falls within the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot region, known for its rich species diversity and endemism in the Northeastern part of the country. The Nicobar Islands are part of the Sundaland biodiversity hotspot, which covers South and Southeast Asia including the Nicobar and Andaman Islands. These hotspots are recognized regions with high biodiversity and concentrated endemic species facing threats.
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