NEET 2026
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- NEET
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NEET 2026 · Biology · Chapter
The extinction of the Passenger pigeon and Steller's sea cow in the...
The extinction of the Passenger pigeon and Steller's sea cow in the last 500 years is a classic example of biodiversity loss primarily due to:
Options
- AAlien species invasions
- BOver-exploitation
- CCo-extinctions
- DHabitat loss and fragmentation
Correct answer
B. Over-exploitation
Step-by-step solution
According to the 'Evil Quartet' of biodiversity loss, over-exploitation occurs when human need turns into greed, leading to the unsustainable harvesting of natural resources.
The extinction of the Steller's sea cow and the Passenger pigeon in the last 500 years was primarily due to over-exploitation by humans for meat and other resources.
Answer: Over-exploitation
The extinction of the Steller's sea cow and the Passenger pigeon in the last 500 years was primarily due to over-exploitation by humans for meat and other resources.
Answer: Over-exploitation