Question

The most important human activity leading to the extinction of wildlife is

• A. Alteration and destruction of the natural habitats
• B. Hunting for commercially valuable wild life products
• C. Pollution of air and water
• D. Introduction of alien species

Answer 1

The correct option is A Alteration and destruction of the natural habitats

The accelerated rates of species extinctions that the world is facing now are largely due to human activities. There are four major causes:
(i) Habitat loss and fragmentation- This is the most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction.
(ii) Overexploitation.
(iii) Alien species invasions.
(iv) Co-extinctions.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.