How many biodiversity hotspots are identified globally, and how many are present in India?

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A40 worldwide; 3 in India

B36 worldwide; 4 in India

C25 worldwide; 2 in India

D50 worldwide; 6 in India

Answer:

There are 36 biodiversity hotspots globally, out of which 4 are in India—Himalayas, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats, and Sundaland (Nicobar).

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