Question

Direct benefits obtained from living organisms, such as food, fuel, fibre, medicines, timber, and industrial raw materials, fall under which category of reasons for conserving biodiversity?

Options

• Broadly utilitarian reasons

• Narrowly utilitarian reasons

• Bioprospecting reasons

• Ethical reasons

Answer 1

Narrowly utilitarian reasons are the direct benefits obtained from living organisms, including food, fuel, fibre, medicines, timber, and industrial raw materials. Broadly utilitarian reasons are indirect ecological benefits, while ethical reasons are based on moral responsibility.