pyq/2011/prelims/20

Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity:

1. Species richness

2. Vegetation density

3. Endemism

4. Ethno-botanical importance

5. Threat perception

6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions

Which three of the above are the correct criteria in this context?

(A) 1, 2 and 6

(B) 2, 4 and 6

(C) 1, 3 and 5

(D) 3, 4 and 6