Which of the following biodiversity hotspots is NOT present in India?

Correct option is D

• Wallacea is a biodiversity hotspot located in Indonesia, between the Asian and Australian continents.
• It includes islands such as Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and the Lesser Sunda Islands.
• This region is NOT present in India, as it lies outside Indian territorial boundaries.

Information booster:

•  Sundaland: Sundaland is a biodiversity hotspot that partially overlaps with India.

  • The Nicobar Islands, part of India's territory, fall under the Sundaland hotspot.

• Indo-Burma: The Indo-Burma hotspot covers northeastern India, including the states like Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Assam.

•  Western Ghats:  It is located along the western coast and is known for its rich biodiversity and high levels of endemism.

Additional Knowledge:

India has four biodiversity hotspots:

• 1. Himalayas
  2. Indo-Burma
  3. Sundaland (Nicobar Islands)
  4. Western Ghats