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Which of the following biogeographic realms encompasses the Himalayan mountain ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh, representing a transition zone between the Palaearctic and Oriental realms?
A. Sino-Himalayan sub-region of the Palearctic and Indomalayan transition✓ Correct Answer
B. Nearctic realm of North America
C. Afrotropical realm of sub-Saharan Africa
D. Neotropical realm of South America
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Himalayas form a unique transition zone where northern Palearctic elements mingle with tropical Indomalayan (Oriental) flora and fauna, creating a high-diversity ecological region. The Nearctic realm covers North America. Biogeographic classification systems help conservationists map species distributions across continental boundaries.
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