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Areas that are rich in species diversity are called:
AHotspots
BBiomes
CReserves
DHabitats
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Hotspots
1. Species diversity is measured by richness and abundance.
2. Rich areas are hotspots.
3. IUCN has identified them.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 16, Biodiversity and Conservation._
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