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प्रश्न
Compare narrowly utilitarian and broadly utilitarian approaches to conserve biodiversity, with the help of suitable examples.
उत्तर
Differences between narrowly utilitarian and broadly utilitarian approaches to conserve biodiversity are listed below:
| Narrowly Utilitarian | Broadly Utilitarian |
| It says that humans must conserve biodiversity as they obtain various economic benefits directly from nature. |
It says that humans must conserve biodiversity as it plays a major role in various ecosystem services provided by nature. |
| Examples: Food, firewood, fibre, construction material, drugs and herbal medicines. | Examples: Atmospheric concentration of oxygen is maintained by the plants (as they release oxygen during photosynthesis) and pollination in plants is carried out by organisms such as bees and birds. |
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