2012 · Q115
Which one of the following statements about biodiversity hotspots is not correct?
general-scienceenvironment
- AThe Eastern Himalayas and the Western Ghats are biodiversity hotspots
- BThe forests of Central America have been identified as biodiversity hotspots
- CBiodiversity hotspots are mostly confined to the tropical and subtropical regions
- DThe South-East Asian islands are not rich in biodiversity
Explanation
South-East Asian islands (e.g. Sundaland, Wallacea) are among the richest biodiversity hotspots in the world.