Q. Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity Leakage:
1.It refers to the displacement of nature-damaging human activities due to the protection or restoration of land areas.
2.It occurs when conservation in one area causes environmental harm in another.
3.It can result from shifting deforestation, agriculture, or industrial activities into unprotected regions.
4.If a forest is protected, logging companies may shift operations to another vulnerable area — this is an example of biodiversity leakage.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Biodiversity leakage means displacement of nature-damaging activities due to protection/restoration of land.
- It occurs when conservation in one place leads to environmental harm in another.
- Common causes include shifting deforestation, agriculture, or industrial operations into unprotected regions.
- The example of logging companies moving from a protected forest to a vulnerable area is a textbook case of biodiversity leakage.
Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)
