alleryWhich of the following is listed as a way to conserve biodiversity?
AExpanding mining in forest land
BSetting up national parks and reserves
CReleasing pollutants into rivers
DEncouraging trade in rare animals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Setting up national parks and reserves
1. Methods to conserve biodiversity include protecting rare species and declaring bioreserves.
2. Establishing national parks and sanctuaries is one such listed method.
3. Mining in forests, polluting rivers, and trading rare animals harm biodiversity, so they are wrong.
4. Hence the conservation method is establishing national parks and sanctuaries.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 4 "Environmental Management", p.52_
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