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Question

Which one of the following is NOT a major cause of Wildlife Extinction ?

  1. Loss of natural habitat
  2. To make fire in the forest
  3. Illegal commercial trade of wildlife
  4. Fast pace of population growth

Answer:

Option B: To make fire in the forest

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To make fire in the forest”.

To make fire in the forest is not a major cause of wildlife extinction. While forest fires can be devastating and cause habitat loss, they are often a natural part of the ecosystem