ECOLOGY
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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all species have a right to survive (biorights, nature has intrinsic value)
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people rely on nature for various forms of emotional fulfillment
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provide ecological services (pollination, flood prevention, etc.)
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can provide income for locals through ecotourism and can support social cohesion and cultural services
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provides support services, things that are essentials for life (primary productivity, soil formation, nutrient cycling)
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ethical argument is that we share biodiversity with millions of plant, animal and microbe species. Every species has an intrinsic value, even if it may not be of any economic value to us. We also have a moral duty to care for their well-being and pass on our biological legacy in good order to future generations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ethical and moral values:Ethical values related to biodiversity conservation are based on the importance of protecting all forms of life against illegal activities like cloning of animals, smuggling of valuable biodiversity instances, bio-piracy, illicit trade etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most central ethical arguments assert that humans have a duty to protect species, ecosystems, and other aspects of biodiversity based on their intrinsic value, unrelated to human needs. People do not have the right to destroy species and should take action to prevent their extinction.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is C ethical argument. The need for conservation can be categorised into three arguments: Narrowly utilitarian: Refers to arguments for conserving biodiversity because humans derive countless direct economic benefits from nature.