Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I : Currently the ‘Sixth Extinction’ is in progress.
Statement II : The current species extinction rates are estimated to be $100$ to $1000$ times faster than in the pre human times and our activities are responsible for the faster rates.

• A. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are correct and $II$ explains $I$
• B. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are correct and $II$ does not explain $I$
• C. Statement $I$ is true and statement $II$ is false
• D. Both statements $I$ and $II$ are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• Currently the ‘Sixth Extinction’ is in progress
• The current species extinction rates are estimated to be $100$ to $1000$ times faster than in the pre-human times and our activities are responsible for the faster rates.