Question
What are the major factors that are responsible for the loss of biodiversity ? What steps are needed to prevent them ?
Solution
The following factors are responsible for the loss of biodiversity:
i. Increase in population
ii. Deforestation
iii. Over-exploitation of natural resources
iv. Destruction of natural habitats
v. Natural calamities such as earthquakes, floods, etc.
vi. Pollution
vii. Hunting
The following steps are needed to prevent them:
1. Efforts should be made to preserve the species.
2. Proper planning and management should be undertaken to stop extinction of species.
3. Afforestation.
4. Check on overexploitation.
5. Hunting must be restricted.
6. International trade in wild animals should be regulated.
7. Population should be controlled.
8. Environment should be pollution-free.
