Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biodiversity and Conservation

Question:

Which of the following is a critically endangered animal?

Options:

Passenger Pigeon

Dodo

Great Indian Bustard

Zebu

Correct Answer:

Great Indian Bustard

Explanation:

The 'Great Indian Bustard' is on the verge of extinction and is currently facing the critical status of being "Critically Endangered" according to the criteria set by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Once widespread across various regions in India, this species is now struggling for survival. Critically Endangered is the most threatened conservation status assigned by IUCN to a species that still exists in the wild. Decreasing levels of threat are assigned to species classified as Endangered, Vulnerable, Near Threatened and Least Concern. Extinct in the Wild means that only captive populations remain, and Extinct which is the end of the line.