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Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa.

Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.

From the second half of the 20th century what has caused a dramatic fall in black rhinoceros population?

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Which of the following features is the product of vulcanicity

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

It is one thing for adultery to get you a divorce and (quite some other) for it to lead you to incarceration.

Which of these was an action of Farmers Alliances?

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

It also indicates the caveats and failure modes in the model need to be improved before (been used independently).

Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?

I. Oils containing unsaturated fatty acids should be used for cooking.

II Animal fats have saturated carbon chains.

III. Saturated fatty acids are generally harmful for health.

Which one of the following places of India experiences highest atmospheric pressure during winter?