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2016 · Q43
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Biodiversity and Conservation question

2016 · Q43

NEETBiologyBiodiversity and ConservationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction ?
  1. A
    Co-extinctions
  2. B
    Over-exploitation
  3. C
    Alien species invasion
  4. D
    Habitat loss and fragmentation
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Correct answer: D

The primary cause of human-induced extinction events is simply human overpopulation of planet Earth. The most important causal anthropogenic activities are habitat destruction and fragmentation.

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