Question

How many of the following given are broadly utilitarian arguments for conserving biodiversity?

(i) Economic benefits which are countless

(ii) Pollination

(iii) Release of $O_2$ by plants

(iv) Aesthetic pleasure of seeing nature

(v) intrinsic value of every species.

(vi) Medicinal drugs derived from plants

• A. All of these
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Two

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Three

Three (ii, iii, iv) arguments fall under the category of broadly utilitarian view of biodiversity conservation. The broadly utilitarian argument says that biodiversity plays a role in many ecosystem services that nature provides. Some of the services are as follows:

1. Supply of Oxygen
2. Pollination
3. Climate regulation
4. Nutrient cycling
5. Soil protection
6. Aquifers
7. Food control
8. Biological pest control
9. Ecotourism