Question

Which pair contains maximum diversity and endemic species in india?

Answer 1

Answer:

Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats.

Explanation:

There are 3 hot-spots located in India and neighbouring countries. These are Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Burma region. Hot-spots are those regions of rich biodiversity which have been declared sensitive due to direct an indirect interference of human activities. The two main criteria for determining a hot-spot are :

1. number of endemic species.

2. degrees of threat in terms of habitat loss.