Question

What was the reason for the exploitation of the Steller’s sea cow and the passenger pigeon?

(a) Competition

(b) Loss of habitat

(c) Human activities

(d) Mutualistic relationships

I got this question in an online interview.

Question is taken from Causes of Biodiversity Losses in portion Biodiversity and Conservation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Human activities

The best explanation: The excess and unsustainable use of resources is known as over-exploitation. Many species such as the Steller’s sea cow and the passenger pigeon are lost in last 500 years due to human activities such as poaching.