Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity ?

Options

A. Destruction of habitat
B. Invasion by alien species
C. Keeping animals in zoological parks
D. Over-exploitation of natural resources

Answer

C

Explanation

Keeping animals in zoological parks is not a cause for loss of biodivesity.
Some of the major causes of biodiversity loss are:
(i) Destruction of natural habitat (primary cause).
(ii) Introduction of exotic (alien species) with indigenous species.
(iii) Over exploitation of natural resources.
(iv) Co-extinction of species.