Question
Among 'The Evil Quartet', which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?
Co-extinctions
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Over exploitation for economic gain
Alien species invasions
, the 'Evil Quartet' is a term used to describe the four major causes of biodiversity loss . Among these, habitat loss and fragmentation is explicitly identified as the most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction . The sources provide the example of tropical rain forests, which once covered 14 per cent of the earth's land surface but have been reduced to 6 per cent due to destruction . The other factors in the quartet include over-exploitation , alien species invasions , and co-extinctions .
This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Biodiversity and Conservation. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.
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