Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Biodiversity: Levels and Patterns Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

'The Evil Quartet' refers to-

A
4 mass extinctions
B
4 reasons behind evolution
C
4 reasons behind biodiversity losses
D
4 most important chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) destroying ozone layer

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The correct answer is:
C

The term “Evil Quartet” is used in biology to describe the four main causes of loss of biodiversity. These are:

Habitat loss and fragmentation

Over-exploitation

Alien species invasion

Co-extinctions

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