Q. With reference to Invasive Alien species, consider the following statements:
1.Invasive alien species are plants, animals, pathogens and other organisms that are non-native to an ecosystem.
2.The water hyacinth is the world’s most widespread invasive alien species on land.
3.Introducing invasive alien species can help restore balance to ecosystems by increasing biodiversity.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Invasive alien species are plants, animals, pathogens and other organisms that are non-native to an ecosystem. The water hyacinth is the world’s most widespread invasive alien species on land.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Invasive alien species causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
Source: ForumIAS
