What is the most important message conveyed by the passage ?
aEndemism is a characteristic feature of Himalayan region.
bConservation efforts should emphasize on biogeographic ranges rather than on some species or habitats.
cClimate change has adverse impact on the Himalayan ecosystem.
dWithout Himalayan ecosystem, the life of the communities of uplands and downstreams will have no sustenance.
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (b).
The passage builds from the region's fragility and its rare, localized species to a recommendation: conservation planning should look at whole biogeographic ranges instead of single species or sites, so that nature can adapt to climate change. That recommendation is the message. Endemism, climate impact and community dependence are supporting points.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) Endemism is a supporting detail, not the message.
(b) Right. The passage ends by calling for a shift to conserving biogeographic ranges.
(c) Climate impact is the background problem, not the message.
(d) Community dependence is one reason for concern, not the central message.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
