MHT CET 202624 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 24 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Biology
- Chapter
- Biodiversity and its Conservation
MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Biodiversity and its Conservation
Which one of the following is NOT a biodiversity hot spot in India?
Which one of the following is NOT a biodiversity hot spot in India?
Options
- AEastern Himalayas
- BWestern Ghats
- CIndo-Burma region
- DRann of Kutch
Correct answer
D. Rann of Kutch
Step-by-step solution
Biodiversity hotspots are regions with very high levels of species richness and a high degree of endemism.
India hosts four biodiversity hotspots:
1. Himalayas (including Eastern Himalayas)
2. Western Ghats
3. Indo-Burma region
4. Sundaland (includes Nicobar group of Islands)
The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes and is known for the Indian Wild Ass, but it is not classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
Answer: Rann of Kutch
India hosts four biodiversity hotspots:
1. Himalayas (including Eastern Himalayas)
2. Western Ghats
3. Indo-Burma region
4. Sundaland (includes Nicobar group of Islands)
The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes and is known for the Indian Wild Ass, but it is not classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
Answer: Rann of Kutch