Consider the following pairs regarding biodiversity conservation: S.No. | Term | Description 1. | Hotspots | Areas with high species richness and endemism. 2. | Mega Diversity Centres | Mega Diversity Centres are primarily located in the polar regions. 3. | Red List | A catalogue of threatened species published by the IUCN. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The correct option is D. Explanation The question pertains to the classification and documentation of global biodiversity through specific conservation frameworks and international standards. - Hotspots: Correct Biodiversity hotspots are biogeographic regions characterized by significant levels of biodiversity that are under threat from human habitation. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria: it must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics (high endemism) and it must have lost at least 70% of its original habitat. - Mega Diversity Centres: Incorrect The concept of Megadiverse Countries refers to nations that harbor the majority of Earth's species and high numbers of endemic species. These centers are primarily located in the tropical and subtropical regions, not the polar regions. The criteria focus on marine and terrestrial ecosystems in lower latitudes where climatic conditions support higher biological productivity. - Red List: Correct The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies, categorizing them into groups such as Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable. Key Takeaway: Biodiversity hotspots and Megadiverse centers are defined by high endemism and richness, typically concentrated in tropical latitudes, while the IUCN Red List serves as the global standard for assessing species extinction risk.

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Consider the following pairs regarding biodiversity conservation:

S.No.	Term	Description
1.	Hotspots	Areas with high species richness and endemism.
2.	Mega Diversity Centres	Mega Diversity Centres are primarily located in the polar regions.
3.	Red List	A catalogue of threatened species published by the IUCN.

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

NCERT textbook question

From NCERT Fundamentals of Physical Geography · Page 117

Options

A2 only
B1, 2 and 3
C1 and 2 only
D1 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is D.

Explanation

The question pertains to the classification and documentation of global biodiversity through specific conservation frameworks and international standards.

Hotspots: Correct
Biodiversity hotspots are biogeographic regions characterized by significant levels of biodiversity that are under threat from human habitation. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria: it must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics (high endemism) and it must have lost at least 70% of its original habitat.
Mega Diversity Centres: Incorrect
The concept of Megadiverse Countries refers to nations that harbor the majority of Earth's species and high numbers of endemic species. These centers are primarily located in the tropical and subtropical regions, not the polar regions. The criteria focus on marine and terrestrial ecosystems in lower latitudes where climatic conditions support higher biological productivity.
Red List: Correct
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies, categorizing them into groups such as Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable.

Key Takeaway: Biodiversity hotspots and Megadiverse centers are defined by high endemism and richness, typically concentrated in tropical latitudes, while the IUCN Red List serves as the global standard for assessing species extinction risk.

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