Question

Which of the following is the major cause of diminishing wildlife number?

• A. Cannibalism
• B. Falling of trees
• C. Habitat destruction
• D. The paucity of drinking water

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Habitat destruction

The correct option is C.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Habitat destruction is the elimination or alternation in an area or environment required for animal and plant species survival.
2. It is a primary cause of the extinction of plants and animal species.
3. Various human activities led to the destruction of habitat.
4. Such as pollution, deforestation, overpopulation, industries work, floods, forest fires, etc destroying habitat.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Cannibalism is the eating of human flesh by humans.

Option B

The falling of trees can cause habitat loss of any species but it is not a significant cause of reduction in a number of wildlife species.

Option D

The paucity of drinking water can be the reason for less number of wildlife species but it is not a major cause like habitat destruction.

Final answer: Habitat destruction is the major cause of diminishing wildlife numbers.