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Q86 (NDA-II/2020) Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Protected Areas › Forest and vegetation

Which one of the following is NOT a reason of decrease in biodiversity?

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Biodiversity loss is primarily driven by anthropogenic activities that destroy or degrade natural habitats [1]. Large-scale deforestation for fuelwood, infrastructure, and agriculture is a major cause of biodiversity depletion [2][3]. Over-exploitation of forest resources, such as wood and timber, and encroachment into forest areas for human settlement or industry further exacerbate this decline [3][5][5]. In contrast, maintaining sacred groves is a traditional method of biodiversity conservation. Sacred groves are community-protected forest fragments that utilize indigenous religious and cultural beliefs to safeguard natural resources. These areas often harbor endemic species and enhance biodiversity by providing a refuge from human interference. Therefore, while deforestation, exploitation, and encroachment lead to a decrease in biodiversity, the maintenance of sacred groves serves as a conservation tool to protect and sustain it.

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  1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > causes of Biodiversity loss > p. 28
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 17: Contemporary Issues > AGRICULTURE AND GLOBALISATION > p. 88
  3. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Table 4.14-A Medicinal Plants of India > p. 53
  4. [5] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2982004/
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