Biodiversity hotspots are biogeographic regions with significant levels of biodiversity that are threatened by human activities and India is part of four such Biodiversity hotspots. Discuss the role of various human activities that are a threat to the biodiversity in these regions. Also, illustrate the importance of such ‘hotspots’ in conserving biodiversity.

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Biodiversity hotspots are biogeographic regions with significant levels of biodiversity that are threatened by human activities and India is part of four such Biodiversity hotspots. Discuss the role of various human activities that are a threat to the biodiversity in these regions. Also, illustrate the importance of such ‘hotspots’ in conserving biodiversity. In a tabular format, compare the various types of ecosystems (elaborating on biotic and abiotic components) that are found in Himalayan hotspot vs those found in Western Ghatshotspot.
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