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SubjectsEnvironment & EcologyEcology BasicsChapter 2 — Biodiversity2.2 Hotspots & Endemism in India

Topic 2.2 · Environment & Ecology · Biodiversity

Hotspots & Endemism in India

Hotspots & Endemism in India is studied as part of "Biodiversity" (Ecology Basics) in Environment & Ecology. Biodiversity — its types, hotspots, threats and conservation — is central to modern environment questions, especially India's megadiverse status.

In the examination context, hotspots & endemism in india carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

India
One of the 17 megadiverse countries
IUCN
Maintains the Red List of threatened species
In-situ conservation
National parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves
Biodiversity hotspot
Areas with high endemism under threat

Key Points

  • Biodiversity hotspot — Areas with high endemism under threat
  • India — One of the 17 megadiverse countries
  • IUCN — Maintains the Red List of threatened species
  • In-situ conservation — National parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves

Important Names

Norman MyersE.O. Wilson

Important Dates

1992Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio)
1988Myers proposed biodiversity hotspots
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »India has 4 of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots. '30x30' target: protect 30% of land and sea by 2030.

Related topics

2.1 Types of Biodiversity2.3 Threats — Habitat Loss, Invasive Species2.4 Conservation — In-situ & Ex-situ
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