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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 144

Species which are in danger of extinction are known as:

  1. Vulnerable
  2. Rare
  3. Endangered
  4. Extinct
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Answer: (C) Endangered

Explanation

IUCN's 'Endangered' category covers species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: vulnerable species face a high (not immediate) risk.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: rare means small populations, not necessarily endangered.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: endangered species are in danger of extinction.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: extinct species no longer exist.