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Which of the following is the primary factor leading to species becoming endangered?

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Habitat loss

Species become endangered due to several factors, but some threats are far more significant than others.

When natural habitats are destroyed or altered through deforestation, urbanization or pollution, species lose the space and resources they depend on for survival.

This loss of natural habitat is recognized as the primary factor leading to species becoming endangered.

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