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Which of the following biogeographic regions in India is officially designated as a global biodiversity hotspot and is notable for hosting endemic species such as the Lion-tailed Macaque?

  1. The Western GhatsAnswer
  2. B
    The Gangetic Plain
  3. C
    The Thar Desert
  4. D
    The Deccan Plateau

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The Western Ghats is a global biodiversity hotspot known for endemic fauna like the Lion-tailed Macaque.
The Western Ghats region is recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot because it possesses high levels of species richness and endemism, providing habitat for species restricted to this ecological zone, such as the Lion-tailed Macaque and Nilgiri Tahr.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the designated global biodiversity hotspots present in India.
India hosts four hotspots: Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland.
Global hotspots are defined by having at least 1,500 endemic vascular plant species and losing over 70% of primary habitat.
2
Associate the specified endemic wildlife species with its native hotspot region.
The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) is restricted exclusively to the evergreen rainforest canopy of the Western Ghats.
Endemic species are restricted to a defined geographic location due to specialized habitat requirements.

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Indian Biodiversity Hotspots and Endemic Wildlife
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Biodiversity Concepts, Hotspots and Endemism

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