Question

The increase in the rate of species loss in the world is due to:
(A) Less use of natural resources
(B) Introduction of alien species
(C) Species confined to a particular area
(D) Removal of one species from co-existed species
(E) Destruction of large landscapes into small areas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only
• B. (B), (D) and (E) only
• C. (B), (C) and (D) only
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(B), (D) and (E) only

Answer 2

Species loss is driven by alien species introduction (B), species interdependence disruption (D), and habitat fragmentation (E). Co-evolution and balanced coexistence maintain biodiversity, whereas disruption leads to loss.