The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many species of flowering plants are found here? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many species of flowering plants are found here?
A. Over 4,000
B. Over 5,000
C. Over 2,000
D. Over 3,000
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Western Ghats have over 5,000 species of flowering plants[reference:148][reference:149].

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