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Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways

Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:
1. Soil formation
2. Prevention of soil erosion
3. Recycling of waste
4. Pollination of crops
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1, 2, and 3 only

(b)

2, 3, and 4 only

(c)

1 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer:

(d)

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Biodiversity aids in soil formation and maintenance. Statement 2 is correct: Soil organisms reduce soil erosion. Statement 3 is correct: Recycling preserves biodiversity by reducing deforestation. Statement 4 is correct: Insects, crucial for pollination, are a part of biodiversity.