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प्रश्न
What are the major causes of species losses in a geographical region?
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उत्तर
The major causes of species losses (also known as ‘The Evil Quartet’) are as follows:
- Habitat Loss and Fragmentation: Destruction of natural homes due to human activities (e.g., cutting forests).
- Over-exploitation: When human need turns into greed, leading to over-use of resources.
- Alien species invasions: Introduction of non-native species that threaten local species.
- Co-extinctions: Extinction of a species leading to the extinction of other species dependent on it.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Substantiate with the help of one example that in an ecosystem mutualists
are also one of the major causes of biodiversity loss.
With the help of any one example explain Alien species invasion as one of the causes of Biodiversity losses.
Species that possess a very high risk of extinction due to rapid population decline of about 50 - 70 % over three generations is designated as ______.
Species that possess a very high risk of extinction due to population decline of about 30 - 50 % over past 10 years are categorized as _______.
Species that possess a high risk of extinction with very few surviving members (50) are categorised as ____________ by the IUCN.
Currently, ______ mass extinction is considered to be the progressing at an alarming rate due to the loss of biodiversity.
What is common to lantana Eichhomia and African catfish?
Which of the following statements is correct?
What could have triggered mass extinctions of species in the past?
What does 'Red' indicate in the IUCN Red list (2004)?
Explain as to how protection of biodiversity hot spots alone can reduce up to 30% of the current rate of species extinction.
What is common to the species shown in figures A and B?
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| A | B |
Of the four major causes for the loss of biodiversity (Alien species invasion, habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation and co-extinctions which according to you is the major cause for the loss of biodiversity? Give reasons in support.
Discuss one example, based on your day-to-day observations, showing how loss of one species may lead to the extinction of another.
How can you, as an individual, prevent the loss of biodiversity?
List any three major causes of loss of biodiversity.
Which of the following suits hotspots in ecological terminology?
Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile conditions for long periods using ______.
What is the sustainable use of resources?
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?
Consider the following statements:
- Statement I: Endemism and accelerated habitat loss are characteristics of biodiversity hotspots.
- Statement II: Gene bank is an in-situ method of biodiversity conservation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Match the species in Column I with its category in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Rare species | I. No species |
| B. Vulnerable species | II. Facing a high risk of extinction |
| C. Endangered species | III. Localised species |
| D. Extinct species | IV. Species under threat |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
What is ex-situ conservation?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the 'Evil Quartet' responsible for the loss of biodiversity?
These are regarded as major causes of biodiversity loss:
- Over exploitation
- Co-extinction
- Mutation
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Migration
Choose the correct option:
