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Regions that were once abundant in biodiversity but are now at risk of losing their species due to human activities, such as development in the Western Ghats or mining in the Doon Valley, are referred to as:

1. a) Areas of biodiversity significance
2. b) Threatened zones
3. c) Regions of extinction
4. d) None of these

Correct answer: a) Areas of biodiversity significance

Solution

Hotspots are regions rich in biodiversity but under threat due to human activities. The term 'biodiversity hotspots' specifically refers to such areas, making option A correct.

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