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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements about species-area relationships and their consequences for extinction rates is false'

A
Species-area relationships can be used to predict future extinction rates.
B
The number of species present increases with the size of an area.
C
50% of Earth's species may become extinct in the next 50 years.
D
Extinction rates are generally higher on mainlands than on islands

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D

False statement: Extinction rates are higher on islands than on mainlands because island species have small populations, limited ranges, and are more vulnerable to disturbances.

Statements , , and are true: species–area relationships help predict extinction rates, and species richness increases with area.

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