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Biodiversity hotspots are regions with:
AHigh endemism and habitat loss
BMany polluted lakes
CNo species
DHigh pollution only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. High endemism and habitat loss
1. Norman Myers introduced the concept.
2. Hotspots have many endemic species AND face significant threats.
3. Hence high endemism and habitat loss.
_Source: UGC NET Paper 1 Study Book (ugc-net.com class notes) — Biodiversity Hotspots_