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Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity ?
(a) Destruction of habitat
(b) Invasion of alien species
(c) Keeping animals in zoological parks
(d) Over-exploitation of natural resources

A

Destruction of habitat

B

Invasion bu alien species

C

Keeping by alien species

D

Over-exploitation of natural resources

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The correct Answer is:
C
Keeping animals in zoological parks is not a cause for loss of biodiversity rather it is a method of conservation of biodiversity.
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