From the evil quartet, habitat loss and fragmentation due to over population, urbanization and industrialization is the major cause of extinction. Loss of habitat and fragmentation endangers the survival of wildlife species by exposing them to a higher degree of pollution. Tropical rainforests, previously covering an area of 14%, have been reduced to 6% in recent times. This has led to the extinction of several species over the last few centuries.
Which of the following is the most important cause for animals and plants being driven to extinction?
NEET UG 2016 — Botany Biodiversity and its Conservation
Which of the following is the most important cause for animals and plants being driven to extinction?
Held on 30 Apr 2016 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Over-exploitation
- B
Alien species invasion
- C
Habitat loss and fragmentation
- D
Co-extinctions
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