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प्रश्न
What does 'Red' indicate in the IUCN Red list (2004)?
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उत्तर
Red indicates the species that are on the verge of extinction or threatened species.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What are the major causes of species losses in a geographical region?
Give any 'two' examples of endangered species
Match the following and choose the correct alternative.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Not evaluated | a. | Pervasive and abundant after careful assessment |
| ii. | Near threatened | b. | Information related to risk of extinction is lacking in some way |
| iii. | Least concern | c. | Described by scientist but not assessed by the IUCN |
| iv. | Data deficient | d. | May meet the criteria for threatened status in the near future |
______ refers to the conservation of endangered species outside their natural habitats.
Species that possess a high risk of extinction with very few surviving members (50) are categorised as ____________ by the IUCN.
Which among the following is/are the type( s) of extinction of species?
Which among the following is a TRUE statement?
Currently, ______ mass extinction is considered to be the progressing at an alarming rate due to the loss of biodiversity.
Threatened species are those which ______.
Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity?
Which of the following are major causes of species losses in a geographical region?
Match the animals given in column I with their location in column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Dodo | i. Africa |
| B. Quagga | ii. Russia |
| C. Thylacine | iii. Mauritius |
| D. Stellar's sea cow | iv. Australia |
Choose the correct match from the following:
Explain as to how protection of biodiversity hot spots alone can reduce up to 30% of the current rate of species extinction.
Explain the concept of "co-extinction" by taking two examples.
Though the conflict between humans and wildlife started with the evolution of man, the intensity of conflict has increased due to the activities of modern man. Justify your answer with suitable examples.
Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile conditions for long periods using ______.
Many species like Stellar's Sea cow and passenger pigeon have been driven to the brink of extinction. Which of the following describes this situation?
Mention any two places where the ex-situ conservation is undertaken.
The IUCN Red Data List (2004) in the last 500 years documents the extinction of nearly 784 species including ______.
