Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biodiversity and Conservation

Question:

Which of the following is not a cause of biodiversity loss ?

Options:

Habitat loss and fragmentation.

Alien species invasions.

Co-extinctions.

None of these.

Correct Answer:

None of these.

Explanation:

a-Habitat loss and fragmentation.

b-Alien species invasions.

c-Co-extinctions.

d-None of these.

The accelerated rates of species extinctions that the world is facing now are largely due to human activities. There are four major causes (‘The Evil Quartet’).

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation.
  2. Over-exploitation.
  3. Alien species invasions.
  4. Co-extinctions.