Civil Services TNPSC Group 1 (New Syllabus) Mock Test 2025 General Science Biology Ecology & Environment
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Biodiversity Hotspots?
1. Biodiversity hotspots are regions with high species richness and a high degree of endemism.
2. The British biologist Norman Myers coined the term “biodiversity hotspot” in 1988.
3. Conservation International (CI) adopted Myers’ hotspots and in 1996, the organization made the decision to undertake a reassessment of the hotspots concept.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2, and 3