NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a social argument to preserve biodiversity?
A
all species have a right to survive (biorights, nature has intrinsic value)
B
people rely on nature for various forms of emotional fulfillment
C
provide ecological services (pollination, flood prevention, etc.)
D
can provide income for locals through ecotourism and can support social cohesion and cultural services
E
provides support services, things that are essentials for life (primary productivity, soil formation, nutrient cycling)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Support for Wildlife and Protected Areas. One documented conservation benefit of ecotourism is the protection of endangered species. Early writings on ecotourism emphasized the impacts on individual species, often those serving as the main attraction in particular destinations and projects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biodiversity supports human and societal needs, including food and nutrition security, energy, development of medicines and pharmaceuticals and freshwater, which together underpin good health. It also supports economic opportunities, and leisure activities that contribute to overall wellbeing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biodiversity can be conserved by: Preventing the cutting of trees. Putting a ban on hunting of animals. Efficient utilisation of natural resources.

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