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Question : Which of the following regions in India is now regarded as an "Ecological Hot Spot"?

Option 1: Western Himalayas

Option 2: Eastern Himalayas

Option 3: Western Ghats

Option 4: Eastern Ghats


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Correct Answer: Western Ghats


Solution : The correct option is the Western Ghats.

According to the Indian Constitution's Wild Life Act of 1972, the Western Ghats of India are presently considered an "ecological hot spot". The Western Ghats, which cross the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, cover an area of 160,000 km2 along a 1,600 km stretch that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. It is one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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