Which of the following statements are correct regarding biodiversity hotspots?
1. A region must have at least 1500 endemic plant species to qualify as a hotspot.
2. Biodiversity hotspots are rich in species but also have a high degree of threat.
3. India is not considered a megadiversity nation.
4. The Global 200 refers to the 200 richest and rarest ecological regions in the world.
1
1 and 3
2
1, 2, and 4
3
2, 3, and 4
4
2 and 4