Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life Question 51
Question: Which one of the following sets consists entirely of endangered wild life species of India?
Options:
A) Himalayan musk deer. Black buck, Indian lion. Rhino, Sambar
B) Himalayan musk deer, Indian lion, Rhino, Wild buffalo. Golden cat
C) Egret, Black boar. Bison, Spotted deer
D) Himalayan musk deer, Great Indian bustard, Snow leopard, Kashmir stag. Wild ass
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
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Species that are likely to perish are called endangered species.
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Endangered species are considered to be in imminent danger of extinction.
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Therefore endangered species must be protected to save them from extinction.
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Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the western Himalayan region.
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It is best known for the conservation and protection of the endangered species called, musk deer.
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The great Indian bustard is also referred to as the Indian Bustard.
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Indian Bustard is a type of endangered bird that is found only on the Indian subcontinent.
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The Desert National Park of Rajasthan is well known for conserving the great Indian bustard.
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The snow leopard is an endangered species that live in high mountains.
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Kashmir stag is also referred to as the Hangul and is almost native to Kashmir and its surrounding areas The Dachigam National Park of Srinagar city is well known for conserving Hangul.
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The wild ass is also referred to as the Indian onager or Khur.
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Dhangadhra Sanctuary is the only home of the Indian Wild Ass.