Select the correct statement about biodiversity :-

Biology Ecosystem Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 11, 2026

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 areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals

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

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The Western Ghats is a global biodiversity hotspot containing many species found nowhere else on Earth (endemic).

Statement is false because conservation is a critical global necessity for ecosystem survival, not just a "fad."

Statement is incorrect as deserts naturally have lower species richness compared to more humid tropical regions.

Statement is incorrect because large-scale monocultures like Bt cotton can reduce local genetic and insect diversity

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