Question

Which of the following is/are an example/s of over exploitation?

• A. Decline in the fish population due to excessive fishing
• B. Excessive cultivation of crops
• C. Forest protection and conservation
• D. Pumping of groundwater for houses

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Decline in the fish population due to excessive fishing
B Excessive cultivation of crops
D Pumping of groundwater for houses

Over exploitation is the excessive use of a natural resource. Excessive fishing, and excessive deforestation for industrialisation and cultivation of crops are examples of over exploitation. Pumping of groundwater which leads to the decline in the groundwater levels is another example of over exploitation.