Q. Select the correct statement about biodiversity :
A) The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals
B) Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
C) Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism
D) Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries
Explanation
[Solution from source] The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot with very high species richness and many endemic species, especially amphibians and plants. Deserts have low diversity, and biodiversity conservation is a global need, not a fad. Answer (3).
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