Botany-Biodiversity Loss
NEET Botany Biodiversity Loss MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
If the protection of biodiversity hotspots can reduce ongoing mass extinctions by 30%, how many species could potentially be saved from extinction if 15,500 species are currently threatened worldwide?
A
4,650 species
B
5,850 species
C
10,850 species
D
3,750 species
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The calculation is based on the statement that 30% of ongoing extinctions can be reduced by protecting hotspots. 30% of 15,500 threatened species equals 4,650 species.
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