Biodiversity Conservation Reasons — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptEarth's rich biodiversity is vital for the very survival of mankind. The reasons for conserving biodiversity are narrowly utilitarian, broadly utilitarian and ethical. Besides the direct benefits (food, fibre, firewood, pharmaceuticals, etc.), there are many indirect benefits we receive through ecosystem services such as pollination, pest control, climate moderation and flood control. We also have a moral responsibility to take good care of earth's biodiversity and pass it on in good order to our next generation.
Match-the-Column: Column I A. Broadly utilitarian B. Ethical reason C. Narrowly utilitarian D. Aesthetic value Column II i. Moral responsibility to protect ii. Oxygen and pollination services iii. Beautiful landscapes and species iv. Medicinal plants
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Correct answer: B — A–ii, B–i, C–iv, D–iii
Broadly utilitarian values include ecosystem services such as oxygen production and pollination, which are essential for life. Ethical reasons reflect our moral responsibility to protect other living beings, regardless of their economic value. Narrowly utilitarian values focus on direct human benefits, such as medicinal plants used for drugs. Aesthetic value refers to the beauty of landscapes and species, which inspires recreation and appreciation of nature.
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