Question

Damage to biodiversity takes place due to natural reasons which includes the following EXCEPT

• A. Volcanic eruption
• B. Forest fires
• C. Reclamation
• D. Earthquakes Earthquakes

Hint:

Exam trick: Natural = Earth processes (volcano, quake)
Human = Land use changes (reclamation, deforestation)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Biodiversity loss can occur due to both natural and anthropogenic (human-induced) causes.
• Natural causes include:
• Volcanic eruptions
• Forest fires (natural lightning-induced)
• Earthquakes
• Anthropogenic causes include:
• Habitat destruction
• Pollution
• Reclamation of land (converting wetlands or forests for human use)

Step 1: Understand the question.
We need to identify the option that is not a natural cause of biodiversity loss.

Step 2: Analyze each option.
• (A) Volcanic eruption: Natural cause
• (B) Forest fires: Can occur naturally
• (C) Reclamation: Human activity (not natural)
• (D) Earthquakes: Natural cause

Step 3: Conclusion.
Reclamation is an artificial (human-induced) activity and hence not a natural cause. Final Answer: Option (C)