NEET Botany Biodiversity Loss MCQ Question
Which combinations of statements correctly describe biodiversity loss?
Some species groups, like amphibians, are more vulnerable to extinction; over 15,500 species are currently threatened.
Biodiversity loss is random across taxa; all species are equally at risk of extinction.
Historical extinctions occurred before humans; current extinctions are unrelated to past events.
The majority of bird and mammal species face extinction threats, indicating a pressing biodiversity crisis.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as it highlights the vulnerability of amphibians and the number of threatened species. Statement B is incorrect because extinctions are not random, and Statement C misrepresents the continuity of extinction events. Statement D, while true, is not as comprehensive as A.
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