Question

The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this Phenomenon?
(a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
(b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
(c) Exotic and invasive species have riot been introduced in this region
(d) It has less human interference

Answer 1

(a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth

is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is (b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones

The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity because of its bio-geography. Bio-geography is the distribution of species (bio) in geographic location. Because the Himalayas is spread across five countries: Nepal, India, Bhutan, China and Pakistan, there is a confluence or merging of the number of species of plants, animals and microorganisms.