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The hill ranges of Western Ghats of India are rich in biodiversity with tropical evergreen and rain forests. The flora and fauna are unique to the place. Many animal species like Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-tailed macaque are endemic to this region. Many bright coloured frogs are discovered from this region. We must preserve our biodiversity from pollution, human greed, habitat destruction for our future generations.
Based on the above context, answer the following questions :

Question: 1

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Western Ghats of India is one of the biodiversity hotspots.
Reason R: The criteria for categorisation as a biodiversity hotspot is high number of endemic species (at least 1500 species of vascular plants), the region must have lost 30% of its natural vegetation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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  • Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct
  • A is not correct but R is correct
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct answer is (C) : A is correct but R is not correct.
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Question: 2

Nilgiri Tahr is an :

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  • Endangered species
  • Critically endangered species
  • Vulnerable species
  • Least concern
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct answer is (A) : Endangered species.
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Question: 3

Some frogs such as poison dart frog exhibit bright coloration which serves as a warning signal for its predators. It is known as :

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  • Batesian mimicry
  • Aposematism
  • Cryptic coloration
  • Camouflage
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is (B) : Aposematism.
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