Question

Which one (or more) of the following conservation actions would NOT benefit native species?

• A. Planting Prosopis juliflora in the Thar desert to reduce erosion.
• B. Stringing rope ladders across roads to connect the canopy for facilitating the movement of arboreal animals in the Western Ghats.
• C. Increasing lights at night on beaches in Odisha to improve visibility for hatching sea turtles.
• D. Growing native species in urban gardens of Bengaluru to attract pollinators.

Hint:

Invasive species and artificial light can have detrimental effects on native ecosystems. Conservation actions should always focus on preserving and enhancing native biodiversity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

Step 1: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Planting Prosopis juliflora in the Thar desert to reduce erosion: Prosopis juliflora is an invasive species and planting it could negatively affect the local ecosystem, displacing native plant species and potentially harming native species. Thus, this action would not benefit native species.
- (B) Stringing rope ladders across roads to connect the canopy for facilitating the movement of arboreal animals in the Western Ghats: This is a conservation measure that would benefit native species by providing safe passage for arboreal animals, aiding in their movement and promoting biodiversity.
- (C) Increasing lights at night on beaches in Odisha to improve visibility for hatching sea turtles: Increasing artificial lighting can disrupt the natural process of sea turtle hatching, causing hatchlings to become disoriented. This could harm the population of sea turtles, thus not benefiting native species.
- (D) Growing native species in urban gardens of Bengaluru to attract pollinators: This action would benefit native species by supporting pollinators and maintaining biodiversity in urban environments.

Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, options (A) and (C) would not benefit native species.

Final Answer: \boxed{(A) (C)}