Answer: the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka.
- A the Sundarbans mangrove belt
- B the central Thar desert
- C the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka
- D the eastern Gangetic plains
Correct answer: C. the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka
Explanation: India has parts of three hotspots: the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, the Himalaya, and the Indo-Burma region, all rich in endemic species under threat.
Concept context
Levels of biodiversity, species richness patterns, threats (HIPPO), and conservation strategies. Always in NEET.