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प्रश्न
What will happen if biodiversity of an area is not preserved? Mention one effect of it.
उत्तर
Consequences if biodiversity of an area is not preserved:-
(a) It can result in environmental disasters such as floods, forest fires, and hurricanes.
(b) It can bring about soil erosion and desertification as a result of deforestation.
(c) It can bring about large-scale habitat losses and extinction of vulnerable animal and plant species.
If biodiversity of an area is not preserved, it will lead to an extinction of certain organisms from the trophic levels of a food chain which in turn will disturb the balance of the ecosystem.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is biodiversity?
What is meant by biodiversity? List two advantages of conserving forests and wild life.
Explain giving example where active involvement of local people lead to efficient management of forest.
Why are forests considered "biodiversity hotspots"?
Apart from the availability of forest products, name two other things which are affected by the destruction of forests.
Name the major industries which are based on forest produce
Name the four main stakeholders in the management of forest resources.
Why are forests considered “biodiversity hot spots”? Suggest four approaches towards the conservation of forests.
Select the incorrect statement.
Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development
- Planned growth with minimum damage to the environment
- Growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment
- Stopping all developmental work to conserve the environment
- Growth that is acceptable to all the stakeholders
