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प्रश्न
List any two major causes other than anthropogenic causes of the loss of biodiversity.
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उत्तर
The two major causes other than anthropogenic causes of the loss of biodiversity are
- Alien Species Invasions When alien species are introduced unintentionally or deliberately into a habitat, some of them can cause the decline or extinction of indigenous species.
- Co-extinctions When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it, in an obligatory way, also become extinct.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Very short answer type question
What do you understand by the EW category of a living being?
Match the following and choose the correct alternative.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Not evaluated | a. | Pervasive and abundant after careful assessment |
| ii. | Near threatened | b. | Information related to risk of extinction is lacking in some way |
| iii. | Least concern | c. | Described by scientist but not assessed by the IUCN |
| iv. | Data deficient | d. | May meet the criteria for threatened status in the near future |
Which among the following is an exception to invasive species?
Which among the following is an in situ conservation method for national genetic resources?
Which one of the following is a natural cause of extinction of flora and fauna?
Threatened species are those which ______.
The extinction of passenger pigeon was due to ______.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Which among the following forests is known as the "lungs of the planet earth"?
Which of these is NOT amongst the effects of loss of biodiversity?
There was a loss of biodiversity in the ecosystem due to a new construction project in that area. What would be its impact on the ecosystem? State any three.
Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile conditions for long periods using ______.
Western Ghats have a large number of plant and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following terms will you use to notify such species?
Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits highest species diversity?
The sixth extinction in progress currently is different from all previous extinctions on earth as it is ______.
Give definitions of Endangered species.
Match List - I with List - IІ.
| List - I | List - II |
| A. The Evil Quartet | I. Cryopreservation |
| B. Ex-situ conservation | ΙI. Alien species invasion |
| C. Lantana camara | III. Causes of biodiversity losses |
| D. Dodo | IV. Extinction |
Choose the option with all correct matches.
Damage to biodiversity takes place due to natural reasons which includes the following EXCEPТ:
