Wildlife species that is classified as rare species in India is ___________.

Neelgai

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Himalayan brown bear

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Cheetah

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Lion

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Solution

The correct option is B Himalayan brown bear
Himalayan Brown bear is a rare species found in Northern India and some parts of Pakistan.
It is classified as critically endangered species in IUCN Red Book.
The population of Himalayan brown bear is believed to have increased to 200.
It is also known as "Dzu-The".

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