Question

The human activity that is responsible for loss of biodiversity is

• A. urbanisation
• B. afforestation
• C. establishment of biosphere reserve
• D. respiration

Answer 1

The correct option is A

urbanisation

The correct option is option (A):

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Urbanisation is the development of cities and it leads to the increase in human population in urban areas.
2. Urbanisation increases the demand of natural resources.
3. Development of urban areas causes mass destruction of forest areas and it leads to the loss of biodiversity.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (B):

The establishment of forest on land which was not previously forested is called afforestation.
Option (C):

Biosphere reserve is established for the conservation of wildlife and ecosystem.
Option (D):

Respiration is the physiological process which involves the intake of oxygen and releasing of carbon dioxide.

Final answer: Urbanisation is responsible for loss of biodiversity.