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Wild buffalo is an endangered species because

A

Its population diminishing

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B

It has become extinct

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C

It is found exclusively in a particular area

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D

Its poaching is strictly prohibited

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Solution

The correct option is A Its population diminishing
An endangered species is a native species that faces a significant risk of extinction in the near future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

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Q. Question 1
Wild buffalo is an endangered species because

(a) its population is diminishing
(b) it has become extinct
(c) it is found exclusively in a particular area
(d) its poaching is strictly prohibited

Q. Question 6
Which of the following feature is correct for a wildlife sanctuary?

(a) It is an artificially created protected area for animals.
(b) It is a protected area for threatened and endangered wild animals.
(c) It is meant for conservation of only plant species.
(d) Capturing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited here.

Q. Question 6
Which of the following feature is correct for a wildlife sanctuary?

(a) It is an artificially created protected area for animals.
(b) It is a protected area for threatened and endangered wild animals.
(c) It is meant for conservation of only plant species.
(d) Capturing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited here.

Q. Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.

	Column I		Column II
(a)	Endemic species	(i)	Species that exist in very small number
(b)	Endangered species	(ii)	Species found exclusively in a particular area
(c)	Vulnerable species	(iii)	Species that are likely to become endangered
(d)	Rare species	(iv)	Species that are likely to get extinct in the near future

Q. A particular species of wild cat is endangered. In order to save it from extinction which is a desirable approach, in situ or ex situ. Justify your answer.

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