Biodiversity hotspots make up only about 2.5% of Earth’s land surface, with reference to this consider the following:
1. To be a biodiversity hotspot, a region must have lost at least 20% of its original natural vegetation,due to human activities.
2. Sundaland is one of the biodiversity hotspots in south east asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Biodiversity hotspots make up only about 2.5% of Earth&rsquo;s land surface, with reference to this consider the following:
1. To be a biodiversity hotspot, a region must have lost at least 20% of its original natural vegetation,due to human activities.
2. Sundaland is one of the biodiversity hotspots in south east asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct : To be classified as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must have lost at least 70% of its original natural vegetation, not 20%. This loss of vegetation is a key criterion for the hotspot designation.

Statement 2 is correct: Sundaland is one of the recognized biodiversity hotspots in Southeast Asia. It is a region that includes parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, and it is known for its rich biodiversity, despite significant environmental threats.

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Biodiversity hotspots make up only about 2.5% of Earth’s land surface, with reference to this consider the following: 1. To be a biodiversity hotspot, a region must have lost at least 20% of its original natural vegetation,due to human activities. 2. Sundaland is one of the biodiversity hotspots in south east asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2