Explain any three major threats to the rich biodiversity of India.
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Explanation:
India is a land of rich biodiversity of wildlife or flora and fauna but there are some reasons which threats to rich biodiversity are. Some of them are:
i. Poaching: Mammals whose body parts like skin, teeth etc. are highly precious and highly priced in the markets. This leads to the extinction of these mammals due to hunting and poaching. Hunting is also be done as a sports exercise. This is a threat to the biodiversity of Indian wildlife.
ii. Habitat destruction: As the population of the country is increasing, the demand for more land, more infrastructure and more production of crops are also increasing. For this, we clear the forest which is home to many species of animals. Deforestation is destructing the habitats of wildlife.
iii. Resource mismanagement:Increased tourism without proper regulation has led to pollution of air and water and environmental degradation. This is also a major threat to the extinction of flora and fauna.