STANDARDZoology-Biodiversity and Conservation
STANDARD Zoology Causes of Extinction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The accelerated rates of species extinctions that the world is facing now are largely due to human activities these causes are known as _______
A
Evil Quartet
B
Over exploitation
C
Habitat loss and fragmentation
D
Both (2) and (3)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The term 'Evil Quartet' refers to the four major causes of species extinction: habitat destruction, overexploitation, invasive species, and co-extinctions.
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