Question

If the Bengal tiger became extinct,

• A. Hyenas and wolves would become scarce.
• B. The wild areas would be safe for man and domestic animals.
• C. Its gene pool would be lost forever.
• D. The populations of beautiful animals like deer would get stabilised.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Its gene pool would be lost forever.

Gene pool is the total aggregate of genes in a population at one point of time. When a species (e.g., Bengal tiger) becomes extinct, its gene pool would be lost forever.