Biodiversity And Conservation Question 1

Question: Among The Evil Quartet, which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?

(1) Habitat loss and fragmentation

(2) Over exploitation for economic gain

(3) Alien species invasions

(4) Co-extinctions

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Answer: (1) Habitat loss and fragmentation

Explanation-

Habitat loss and fragmentation are widely recognized as the primary drivers of species extinction, as they directly impact the living conditions and survival of numerous species by reducing the availability of suitable habitats and isolating populations.