MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyBiodiversity and its ConservationActual
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