Question

What would happen if the Western Ghats ecosystems are less functional?

(a) No harm to the ecosystem function

(b) Ecosystem function is not changed

(c) Ecosystem function is the same

(d) Ecosystem is damaged

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I'd like to ask this question from Importance of Species Diversity to the Ecosystem topic in chapter Biodiversity and Conservation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Ecosystem is damaged

The best I can explain: An ecosystem consists of biotic and abiotic components that interact within a system. The Western Ghats ecosystems are the biodiversity-rich regions. If they become less functional, it will cause damage to the ecosystem leading to the extinction of many important species.