NEET Previous Year Question
Among 'The Evil Quartet', which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.
- ACo-extinctions
- BHabitat loss and fragmentation
- COver exploitation for economic gain
- DAlien species invasions
Correct answer: B
Solution
(b) There are four major causes of biodiversity losses (The Evil Quartet) that are habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation, Alien species invasion and co-extinctions. Habitat loss and fragmentation is the most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction.More Biodiversity & Conservation PYQs
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