The Global-200 is a classification of the world's ecoregions deemed most important for conservation due to their biodiversity and distinctiveness.
"Global-200" refers to –
Asked in Protection Officer 2022 · Topic: Biodiversity (Biodiversity Hotspots (Global and Indian))
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Answer: A. The richest, rarest and most distinctive eco- regions in the world.
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