Question

The threatened category of species with a sizeable population among the following is

• A. Critically endangered
• B. Endangered
• C. Vulnerable
• D. Rare

Answer 1

The correct option is C Vulnerable

Endangered species are those species that are seriously at the risk of extinction.
The critically endangered category is at a higher risk as compared to the endangered species.
Vulnerable species are those that are likely to become endangered in the near future. Among the options, this would be the group with a relatively sizeable population.
Rare species are those species that are very uncommon, scarce or infrequently encountered.