Question

Biodiversity hotspots are biogeographic regions with significant levels
of biodiversion that are threatened by human activities and India is part of four such
Boney hotspots. Discuss the role of various human activities that are a threat to
a biodiversity in these regions. Also, illustrate the importance of such 'hotspots in
conserving biodiversity. In a tabular format, compare the various types of ecosystems
(elaborating on biotic and abiotic components) that are found in Himalayan hotspot vs
those found in Western Ghatshotspot.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Certain areas have large numbers of endemic species — those found nowhere else. Many of these are heavily threatened by habitat loss and other human activities. These areas are the biodiversity hotspots, 36 regions where success in conserving species can have an enormous impact in securing our global biodiversity.

Following the criteria must for an area to be declared as Biodiversity Hotspot, there are major four biodiversity hotspots in India:

The Himalayas.

Indo-Burma Region.

The Western Ghats.

Sundaland.