Which among the following area in India has the largest number of endemic plant species ........

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Which among the following area in India has the largest number of endemic plant species?

Himalayan Region

Malabar Region

Gangetic Plains

Western Ghats

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The Western Ghats (Sahyadri) covers a total area of 140,000 sq km. It is a part of the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The largest numbers of endemic plant species are found here. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a hot-spot of biological diversity.