Previous Year Question
Which is bio-diversity rich place in India?
Western Ghat
Eastern Ghat
Thar Desert
Bay of Bengal
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Western Ghats are among the richest regions of biodiversity in India. They possess very high species richness as well as a large number of endemic species, meaning species that are naturally restricted to a particular geographical region.
The Western Ghats run parallel to India's western coast and extend through parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Variations in altitude, rainfall, temperature and vegetation types have created numerous habitats in this region. Tropical evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, montane forests and grasslands support a very large variety of organisms.
The Western Ghats form part of a globally recognised Biodiversity Hotspot. A particularly high level of endemism occurs among amphibians, reptiles, freshwater fishes and plants. Therefore, among the given options, the Western Ghat is the most appropriate answer.