Western Ghat occur along the Western Coast of India in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. There is high degree of endemism as well as richness of species of flowering plants, amphibians reptiles, some mammals and butterflies. Bt cotton is insect resistant and thus disturbed the food chain.
Select the correct statement about biodiversity
NEET UG 2012 — Botany Biodiversity and its Conservation
Select the correct statement about biodiversity
Held on 30 Apr 2012 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals
- B
Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
- C
Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism
- D
Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries
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