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The reason behind conserving biodiversity have been grouped into which of the following categories ?
(a) Narrowly utilitarian
(b) Broadly utilitarian
(c) Ethical
(d) All of these

A

Narrowly utilitarian

B

Broadly utilitarian

C

Ethical

D

All of these

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D
We should conserve biodiversity. The reason for this can be broadly divided into three categories.
(i) Narrowly utilltarian (Humans derive a major part of their requirement from organisms).
(ii) Broadly utilitarian (Biodiversity is fundamental to ecosystem services of nature).
(iii) Ethical (Every living species has an intrinsic value, it is our moral duty not to destory them).
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