CBSE 2023 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q8 · 1 mark

Human settlement often leads to habitat loss which leads to fragmentation, forming smaller patches of habitats. Select the statements that describe how a small patch differs from a large patch of the same habitat.

(i)

Invasive species will never be seen here.

(ii)

Population of large animals decreases.

(iii)

Biodiversity decreases.

(iv)

Competition from surrounding habitats increases.

CBSE Class 12 Biology past-paper question from the 2023board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.