Consider the following statements 1 Biodiversity hotspots as a concept was put forth ...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Biodiversity hotspots as a concept was put forth by Norman Myers in 1988.

2. Species endemism and degree of threat are two criteria for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The concept of biodiversity was put forth by British environmentalist, Norman Myers in the year 1988. Therefore, statement 1 is correct. The statement 2 has been discussed in above questions and hence true. Therefore, answer is C i.e. both the statements are correct.