Consider the following statements with reference to High Biodiversity Wilderness Area HBWA 1 The HBW...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to High-Biodiversity Wilderness Area (HBWA):

1. The HBWA approach has been developed by Conservation International (CI).

2. It ensures at least 70 percent of their original vegetation has remained intact.

3. Western Ghats is a part of HBWAs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

High-Biodiversity Wilderness Areas (HBWAs) are a conservation prioritization method to classify ecoregions. The main criteria for an ecoregion to be classified as an HBWA are:

It must have at least 70 percent of its original vegetation intact. This threshold ensures that these ecoregions are still largely pristine.

It must cover at least 10,000 square kilometers (3,861 square miles). This size requirement ensures the potential for sustainable bio-diverse ecosystems.

The approach to identify HBWAs was developed by Conservation International (CI). So, the statements 1 and 2 are correct.

As for the Western Ghats, while it is a hotspot for biodiversity and holds immense ecological significance, it is not classified as an HBWA by Conservation International due to extensive human settlements, agricultural areas, and other disturbances. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Thus, the correct statements are 1 and 2 only.