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Read the following statements and choose the following option: 1. Steller’s sea cow and passenger pigeon were extinct due to pollution 2. Over-exploitation of natural resources leads to species extinction. 3. The current over-harvesting of marine fish populations poses no risk to their continued existence. 4. The term ‘bioprospecting’ refers to the destruction of biological diversity for economic gain. 5. Humans have

Options

  1. AOnly 2 is correct
  2. BAll are correct
  3. COnly 3 is correct
  4. DBoth 2 and 5 is correct

Correct answer

A. Only 2 is correct

Step-by-step solution

over-exploitation of natural resources has led to the extinction of species like Steller’s sea cow and the passenger pigeon. Over-harvesting of marine fish populations currently poses a risk to the continued existence of some commercially important species. ‘Bioprospecting’ refers to the exploration of biodiversity for products of economic importance.

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