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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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Species that possess a very high risk of extinction due to rapid population decline of about 50 - 70 % over three generations is designated as ______.
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Accroding to IUCN Red list, the status of Antilope is ____________.
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What do you understand by ‘exotic species’?
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:
What is common to the species shown in figures A and B?
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| A | B |
What is common to the species shown in figures A and B?
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| A | B |
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What is the sustainable use of resources?
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- Statement I: Endemism and accelerated habitat loss are characteristics of biodiversity hotspots.
- Statement II: Gene bank is an in-situ method of biodiversity conservation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Match the species in Column I with its category in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Rare species | I. No species |
| B. Vulnerable species | II. Facing a high risk of extinction |
| C. Endangered species | III. Localised species |
| D. Extinct species | IV. Species under threat |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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- Over exploitation
- Co-extinction
- Mutation
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Migration
Choose the correct option:
