WAEC Biology 1988 Question 43

Question 43

Conservation of Natural Resources

Which of the following is not part of the objectives of conservation of natural resources?

  1. A.To eliminate wild animals in order to enable other plants and animals survive
  2. B.To use our resources on sustained yield basis
  3. C.To guard against indiscriminate killing of plants and animals
  4. D.To guard against the extinction and exhaustion of natural resources
  5. E.To protect the environment
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (To eliminate wild animals in order to enable other plants and animals survive)

Explanation

Conservation aims to protect wildlife, not to eliminate it.