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MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyBiodiversity and its ConservationActual

Which one of the following is NOT a biodiversity hot spot in India?

Options

  1. AEastern Himalayas
  2. BWestern Ghats
  3. CIndo-Burma region
  4. 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

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