Question

Explain any three major threats to the rich biodiversity of Indian wildlife

Answer 1

India is a country with over 1.2 billion people which puts a lot of stress on government resources and the environment in general. In the coming years, the following three factors will lead to increasing threats on the biodiversity of the country.

1. Limited Government Resources: Indian Government has a high budget for Military and Education but very little resources are diverted towards maintaining biodiversity. This is mostly because of a high number of poor in the country which require great attention.

2. Increasing Population: As the population increases, cities keep on growing, taking over farmland and forests, which will eventually lead to less area for biodiversity to survive and thrive and will be threatened by increasing human intervention.

3. Illegal Trades: Criminal activities such as illegal hunting and poaching are rampant in a poor country like India, so much so that the indigenous elephant and tiger are almost extinct in the wild today. If the government does not take action, the situation will only worsen

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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