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Standard X
Geography
Governmental Efforts to Preserve Wildlife
Wildlife popu...
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Wildlife population are decreasing due to _________
A
Afforestation
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Loss of minerals
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C
Poaching
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Loss of sunlight
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Solution
The correct option is
C
Poaching
Poaching has been defined as illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, usually associated with land use rights.
According to Encyclopædia Britannica, poaching was performed by impoverished peasants for subsistence purposes and a supplement for meagre diets.
Hence, Wildlife population are decreasing due to Poaching.
So, the correct answer is 'Poaching'.
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