Q498
Many wild plant and animals are on the verge of extinction due to
A.
Habitat destruction
AnswerB.
Climatic changes
C.
Non availability of food
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
But sometimes extinctions happen at a higher and a faster rate than usual. Factors such as over-exploitation, large body size, small population, massive habitat loss and position at a higher trophic level favor extinction. A plant podophyllum is at the verge of extinction due to over-exploitation.