NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

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Eminent conservationists identified that maximum protection is required to “Biodiversity Hot spots”.
Which of the following statement(s) is \ are more appropriate for this view?
A) These are the regions with very high level of species richness
B) These are the areas where alien apecies were introduced
C) These are the regions with high degree of endemism
D) These regions have a history of religious and cultural traditions

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Correct option: C

A and C

Option C (A and C) is correct because biodiversity hotspots are characterized by high species richness and a high degree of endemism, making them crucial areas for conservation efforts.

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