Biodiversity Hotspots & Conservation — NEET Biology
✅ Asked in NEET 2016Biodiversity conservation may be in situ as well as ex situ. In in situ conservation, the endangered species are protected in their natural habitat so that the entire ecosystem is protected. Recently, 34 'biodiversity hotspots' in the world have been proposed for intensive conservation efforts. Of these, three (Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, Himalaya and Indo-Burma) cover India's rich biodiversity regions. Our country's in situ conservation efforts are reflected in its 14 biosphere reserves, 90 national parks, > 450 wildlife sanctuaries and many sacred groves. Ex situ conservation methods include protective maintenance of threatened species in zoological parks and botanical gardens, in vitro fertilisation, tissue culture propagation and cryopreservation of gametes.
NTA focuses on the 34 identified biodiversity hotspots globally and India's three major hotspots (Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, Himalaya, Indo-Burma). Students often confuse the exact number of hotspots or mix them up with India's protected areas like biosphere reserves and national parks. The key trap: hotspots are biodiversity-rich regions needing conservation priority, not necessarily India's existing protected areas. Remember: 34 global hotspots → 3 in India. This concept tests your knowledge of prioritized conservation zones. Even with single NEET appearance, it reflects strategic conservation planning that NTA values for environmental awareness.
How many ‘hotspots of biodiversity’ in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers? (NEET 2016 Phase 2)
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