Q.

These are regarded as major causes of biodiversity loss:                                   [2024]
A. Over exploitation
B. Co-extinction
C. Mutation
D. Habitat loss and fragmentation
E. Migration
Choose the correct option.

1 A, C and D only  
2 A, B, C and D only  
3 A, B and E only  
4 A, B and D only  

Ans.

(4)

The major causes of biodiversity loss (accelerated rates of species extinctions) is largely due to 'The Evil Quartet' which includes over-exploitation, co-extinction, alien species invasion and habitat loss and fragmentation.