Question

Enumerate the causes for the depletion of biodiversity and suggest how we can conserve biodiversity. { Value Based Question }

Answer 1

Some causes for the depletion of biodiversity are

1. Deforestation and the destruction of the habitat of wildlife.
2. Increase in human population which has led to increased requirement for land for residential and agricultural purposes.
3. Environmental pollution.
4. Excessive use of natural resources by people.

We can conserve biodiversity by preventing deforestation, controlling the rate of human population growth, reducing pollution and reducing the use of natural resources.