Question

The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly.Due to

Answer 1

The diverse flora and fauna of the planet are under great threat mainly.Due to:

(i) At least 10% of India’s recorded wild flora and 20% of its mammals are on the threatened list.

(ii) The cheetah, pink-headed duck, mountain quail, forest spotted owlet, and plants like madhuca insignis (a wild variety of mahua) and hubbardia heptaneuron (a species of grass) have already been categorised as critical, i.e. they are on the verge of extinction.

(iii) Many smaller animals like insects and plants have become extinct.

Answer 2

There are almost infinite numbers of known and unknown flora and fauna in our planet.

But due to many reasons,these flora and fauna are under a great threat.

Some of those reasons are;

1) Pollution is the most common and major reason for this endangerment.

2) Deforestation is also a major reason.

3) The increasing population and the increasing usage of natural resources are also a reason behind this endangerment.