NEET2026Zoology-Biodiversity and Conservation
NEET 2026 Zoology Mass Extinction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Since the origin and diversification of life on Earth, there have been five episodes of mass extinction of species. How is the sixth extinction, which is in progress, different from the previous episodes?
A
The present net species extinction rate is zero.
B
The current species extinction rate is nearly 10 times faster than in previous episodes.
C
The present species extinction rates are 100 to 1000 times faster than in the pre-human times.
D
The current species extinction rates are far lower than those in previous episodes.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The current, sixth episode of mass extinction is estimated to be 100 to 1000 times faster than the ones in the pre-human times and our activities are responsible for the faster rates.
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