Q: Statement (I): Alterations in both physico-chemical (abiotic) and biological (biotic) components of the biosphere by mankind resulted in environmental degradation world over. Statement (II): Major environmental problems are in fact the manifestations of the degraded environments at global level. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
(a)Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
(b)Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
(c)Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (a) 'Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.'. This question from the Environment & Ecology domain tests knowledge of Protected Areas & Wildlife.