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The term ''the evil quartet'' is related...

The term ''the evil quartet'' is related with four major causes of
(a) Forest loss
(b) Population explosion
(c) Air pollution
(d) Biodiversity losses

A

forest loss

B

population explosion

C

air pollution

D

biodiversity losses

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The correct Answer is:
D
There are four major causes of biodiversity losses which are collectively called as-the evil quartet. These are habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinctions.
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