Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014257
The addition of plants to the protected species list in 1991 marked which change in conservation strategy?
1
Focus on animal species only
2
Addition of only common plants
3
Increased emphasis on flora and ecosystems
4
Exclusion of lesser-known species
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Increased emphasis on flora and ecosystems
Solution:
The 1991 addition of plants to the protected species list marked an increased emphasis on biodiversity, recognizing that flora is just as critical to ecosystem health as fauna.
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