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Question:

Select the correct statement about biodiversity. The desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animals. Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism. Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.

Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.

Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.

The desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animals.

Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity.

Solution:

Western ghats are one of hotspots in India and lie parallel to the western coast of Indian Pennisula for about 1600 km in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerela. Western ghats have a very high endemism and are extremely rich in species biodiversity. So, the correct answer is A