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(C) Statement $C$ is correct because the Western Ghats are recognized as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots,characterized by high levels of spec

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The Western Ghats have a high degree of species richness and endemism.

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(C) Statement $C$ is correct because the Western Ghats are recognized as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots,characterized by high levels of species richness and a significant number of endemic species (species found nowhere else).Statement $A$ is incorrect because desert regions generally have lower species richness compared to tropical or temperate regions.Statement $B$ is incorrect because the large-scale cultivation of $Bt$ cotton can potentially impact non-target organisms and overall agro-biodiversity.Statement $D$ is incorrect because biodiversity conservation is a global responsibility,essential for the survival of all nations,regardless of their economic status.

Column-$A$ (Taxonomic Group)	Column-$B$ (Proportion of total species)
$A$. Animals	$1$. More than $70\%$
$B$. Plants	$2$. Around $22\%$
$C$. Insects	$3$. More than $70\%$ of total animals
$D$. Fungi	$4$. More than combined fish,amphibians,reptiles $\&$ mammals

Select the correct statement regarding biodiversity.

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