Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (21.09.2022) Shift-I
Identify the biodiversity hotspot regions from the following.
- 1. Western Ghats
- 2. Central India
- 3. Sundaland
- 4. Indo-Burma
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4 only — The answer is 1, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The answer is 1, 3 and 4.
★The Western Ghats is a recognised biodiversity hotspot, which is item 1.
★Sundaland is a recognised hotspot, which is item 3.
★Indo-Burma is a recognised hotspot, which is item 4.
★Central India is not counted among the hotspots, so item 2 is excluded.
★So the hotspot regions are the Western Ghats, Sundaland and Indo-Burma.
★So the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
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