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How can biodiversity be conserved?
How can biodiversity be conserved? Give any four points.
Write any four steps to conserve biodiversity.
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Solution 1
Biodiversity can be conserved by:
- Protecting the rare species of organisms.
- Establishing national parks and sanctuaries.
- Declaring some regions as ‘bioreserves’.
- Projects for the conservation of special species.
- Conserving all plants and animals.
- Observing the rules.
- Maintaining record of traditional knowledge.
Solution 2
- Create protected places, such as wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, to protect ecosystems.
- Control pollution by reducing industrial emissions and preventing the discharge of harmful chemicals into water bodies.
- Encourage environmentally friendly, sustainable farming methods that do not negatively impact the environment.
- Promote afforestation and reforestation initiatives to stop deforestation.
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