Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is the most important factor responsible for decline of bio-diversity?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Destruction of habitat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Destruction of habitat”.
Habitat destruction is the most important factor responsible for the decline of biodiversity.

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