Question

Explain any 5 major threats to the rich biodiversity of India

Answer 1

Major threats to our biodiversity are -
1. Deforestation, the cutting of trees is gradually decreasing their number
2. killing of animals for human needs is one of the major threats
3. animals are killed for their meat skin teeth etc
4. natural disasters are also wiping the Biodiversity in India
5. the negative mindset of people causes a lot of damage to our biodiversity
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Answer 2

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Biodiversity➫ The number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area.

Ex:- Different varieties of animals & plants live in the ocean.

♦ It is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in.

♦ Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.

♦ It boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small.

➧ Types of Biodiversity are:-
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[1] Genetic Diversity:-

❱ The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. 

[2] Species  Diversity:-

❱ The number of different species that are represented in a given community.

[3] Ecosystem  Diversity:-

❱ The the variety of different ecosystems within an area.

➧ Some threat of Biodiversity:-
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❱ Deforestation
❱ Desertification
❱ Climate Change
❱ Marine Environment
❱ Increasing Wildlife Trade
❱ Human Activities & Loss of Habitat

➧ Importance of Biodiversity:-
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❱ It Increase ecosystem productivity.

❱ It offers:-

♦ Fish
♦ Food
♦ Harvest
♦ Silviculture
♦ Livestock

❱ It provides functioning ecosystems that:-

♦ Pest control
♦ Supply 0xygen
♦ Clean air & Water
♦ Pollination of plants
♦ Wastewater treatment
♦ Ecosystem services

➧ We can protect Biodiversity by:-
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❱ To reduce your adverse impact on the environment & encourage local biodiversity.

❱ Help Native Pollinators.

❱ Reduce or eliminate pesticides & fertilizer.

❱ Restore habitat in your yard.

❱ Restore habitat in your community.

❱ Reduce your consumption.

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