Question: Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
- Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
- There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
- It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Options:
A) Only 1
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Exp. [c] Statement 1 True, as butterflies play an important role in pollination. Statement 2 There is no direct relation between butterflies and reducing fungal infections in plants. Statement 3 Huge fall in the population of species of butterflies would lead to a disruption of food chains, ecosystem and pollination, and hence, a fall in population of some species of (dependent) wasps, spiders and birds.
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