6.2.3. INDIA AS A MEGA DIVERSITY NATION

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a megadiversity nation?

   Hint

   Think about India's rich variety in species.

2. 2.

   How many biogeographic regions does India have?

   Hint

   Recall the number mentioned when listing out these regions.

3. 3.

   What percentage of endemic species are found in the Western Ghats?

   • 20%
   • 40%
   • 60%

   Hint

   Recall the statistics we discussed about endemic species.

4. 4.

   True or False: India is home to over 75,000 species of reptiles.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the total animal species broadly.

5. 5.

   Discuss the interrelationship between habitat destruction and biodiversity loss in India.

   Hint

   Consider how the ecosystem reacts to changes.

6. 6.

   Formulate a conservation plan for a specific biogeographic zone in India.

   Hint

   Think about what strategies have been successful in current conservation efforts.