Question

write the names of hotspot in India and whole world

Answer 1

Biodiversity is the collection of flora and fauna of a place. Biodiversity Hotspot is a region which is a prime location for the existence of rich biodiversity but also faces the threat of destruction. It is a place which needs our immediate and constant attention to survive and thrive in the future as well. 

Answer 2

India is a country rich in biological diversity. It lies within the Indomalaya ecozone and completely houses two of the 34 biodiversity hotspot in the world. The third - Indo-Burma - lies partially within the Indian North-East.

1. The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka

These hills are present along the western edge of peninsular India. Since they are situated near the ocean, they are likely to receive a good amount of rainfall. Most of the deciduous, as well as rainforests, are present in this region. Around 77% of the amphibians and 62% of the reptiles found here cannot be spotted elsewhere in the world. Sri Lanka in South India is a country which is rich in species too. It is connected to India through a land bridge which has a width of nearly 140 km.