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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1996
Indian Geography
Question No. 328Interactive Test Mode
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Q328. Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’ ?

Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’ ?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Western Ghats

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The Western Ghats (along with the Eastern Himalayas/Indo-Burma/Sundaland regions) is officially recognized as one of the world's global biodiversity hotspots due to its exceptional floral and faunal endemism and high degree of habitat threat.

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The Western Ghats is India's most prominent and classically recognized global biodiversity hotspot.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q328)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Western Ghats

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q328

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 328 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (C): "Western Ghats". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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