Question

We need to realise that every species has an intrinsic value, even if it may not be of current or any economic value to us. We have a moral duty to care for their well being and pass on our biological legacy in good order to future generations. This argument is related to

• A. Broadly utilitarian
• B. Narrowly utilitarian
• C. All of the above
• D. Ethical

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ethical

Introduction
There are many reasons to conserve biodiversity. These reasons can be grouped into three main categories, which are the following:-
● Narrowly utilitarian
● Broadly utilitarian
● Ethical

Narrowly utilitarian
The narrowly utilitarian reasons include the direct economical benefits to human beings from biodiversity such as food (spices, cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits), medicines, timber, wood, fibre, industrial materials (perfumes, resins, lubricants, dyes), etc.

Broadly utilitarian
Broadly utilitarian refers to the importance of biodiversity in providing ecosystem services. For example, Amazon rainforests provide 20% of the total oxygen in the atmosphere.

Ethical
The ethical argument of conserving biodiversity relates to the intrinsic value of each species present on the earth. Irrespective of whether a species has economic value or not, it is the moral duty of the citizens of the world to safeguard biodiversity for future generations.

Final answer
c. Ethical.