Question : Which of the following regions in India is now regarded as an "Ecological Hot Spot"?
Option 1: Western Himalayas
Option 2: Eastern Himalayas
Option 3: Western Ghats
Option 4: Eastern Ghats
Correct Answer: Western Ghats
Solution : The correct option is the Western Ghats .
According to the Indian Constitution's Wild Life Act of 1972, the Western Ghats of India are presently considered an "ecological hot spot". The Western Ghats, which cross the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, cover an area of 160,000 km 2 along a 1,600 km stretch that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. It is one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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