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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Importance and Loss of Biodiversity Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 20, 2026

Most large whale species have been driven to the brink of extinction. Which of the following is the most accepted explanation for this situation?

A
Overexploitation
B
habitat loss
C
pollution"
D
competition from introduced species

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Most large whale species have been hunted extensively for oil, meat, and baleen, leading to drastic population declines.This is a classic case of overexploitation, which is the main reason they are now near extinction

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