UPSC 2017EnvironmentModerate

Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences ? 1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. 2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a
1 only
b
2 and 3 only
c
1 and 3 only
d
1, 2 and 3
Ecology and EcosystemsEcological Impact of Species Decline (Butterflies)Butterfliespopulation fallpollinationfungal infectionscultivated plantswaspsspidersbirdsfood web

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