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AIIMS2015BotanyBiodiversity and its Conservation

One out of the following is not responsible for biodiversity loss.

Options

  1. AAlien species invasion
  2. BCo-extinction
  3. CEx-situ conservation
  4. DDeforestation

Correct answer

C. Ex-situ conservation

Step-by-step solution

Ex-situ conservation is not responsible for biodiversity loss, rather it is a method of conservation of biodiversity. It conserves selected rare plants/animals in places outside their natural homes. Alien species invasion, co-extinction and deforestation result in extinction of many species and loss of biodiversity.

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