Which organism is not an example of recent extinction?

The correct answer is Option (2) → Bengal tiger

Many species have died out in the last few hundred years, mostly because of human activities. These are the recent extinctions.

Option (1) Dodo — A recent extinction.

Option (2) Bengal tiger — Not a recent extinction. The Bengal tiger is still alive in India’s forests, such as the Sunderbans.

Option (3) Javan tiger — A recent extinction.

Option (4) Passenger pigeon — A recent extinction.

NCERT Extract:
Loss of Biodiversity – “The IUCN Red List (2004) documents the extinction of 784 species (including 338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates and 87 plants) in the last 500 years. Some examples of recent extinctions include the dodo (Mauritius), quagga (Africa), thylacine (Australia), Steller’s Sea Cow (Russia) and three subspecies (Bali, Javan, Caspian) of tiger.”
Loss of Biodiversity – “… Many species extinctions in the last 500 years (Steller’s sea cow, passenger pigeon) were due to overexploitation by humans.”