Assertion :Habitat destruction is the main reason of loss of biodiversity. Reason: This actually cause the increase in edge area and reduction in core area.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Answer :
i) Habitat destruction is a major cause of biodiversity loss.
ii) Habitat loss is caused by deforestation, overpopulation, pollution and global warming.
iii) Species that are physically large and those living in forests or oceans are more affected by habitat reduction.
iv) Specifically, as habitat loss continues, the mean patch size, total core area, and cohesion of habitats reduced.
v) while patching density, edge density, as well as shape complexity, all increase.
Therefore the correct answer is option A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.