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36 public questions tagged with this topic.

How many biodiversity hotspots are there in the world?

There are currently 34 biodiversity hotspots identified worldwide. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

Which of the following factors contributes most to habitat loss?

Agricultural expansion is a major cause of habitat destruction, leading to biodiversity loss. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

Which Indian law protects biodiversity and prevents biopiracy?

The Biodiversity Act in India protects biodiversity and prevents biopiracy by regulating the use of biological resources. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which human activity is responsible for the destruction of the Amazon rainforest?

Large areas of the Amazon rainforest are being cleared for agriculture, particularly for growing soybeans and raising cattle. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.

What is the primary reason for the high biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest?

The Amazon Rainforest has high biodiversity due to its stable climate and high solar energy input, which supports productivity. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.

Which hypothesis explains how biodiversity loss weakens ecosystems over time?

The rivet popper hypothesis suggests that biodiversity loss weakens ecosystems, similar to how losing rivets weakens an airplane. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion covering relevant concept, Topic: Plant structure, physiology and applications.

What is the primary reason for the loss of biodiversity in tropical rainforests?

Deforestation for agriculture, logging, and urban expansion is the major cause of biodiversity loss in tropical rainforests. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Organism and Population, Ecosystem and Biodiversity, Topic: Ecological interactions and conservation.

What is the primary cause of the loss of Amazon rainforest biodiversity?

Deforestation for agriculture, logging, and infrastructure development is the leading cause of biodiversity loss in the Amazon rainforest. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Organism and Population, Ecosystem and Biodiversity, Topic: Ecological interactions and conservation.

Which of the following is a correct statement about ecosystem stability?

Higher biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience by increasing species interactions and functional redundancy. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.