Question

Threatened and endangered species are being protected in which of the following ways?
I. Captive breeding
II. Wildlife refuges
III. Laws and regulations

• A. I and III only
• B. II only
• C. III only
• D. II and III only
• E. I, II and III

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

I and III only

I. Captive breeding is the protection of plants and animal species in a controlled environment. For example, botanical gardens, wildlife reserves etc.

II. Wildlife refuges are the name or designation given to certain protected areas of plants and animal species.

III. Laws and regulations are the rules that are implemented to protect species of plants and animals.

Hence, threatened and endangered species are being protected in captive breeding and laws are made to protect them.

So, the correct answer is 'I and III only'.