Question

Which of the following term is used for a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct in near future?
1. Vanished
2. Prone
3. Endangered
4. Extinct

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Endangered

The correct answer is Endangered.

Concept:

• IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, was established on 5 October 1948.
• The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.
• The red list has eight categories of species:
• 1. Extinct, 2. Extinct in Wild, 3. Endangered, 4. Critically Endangered, 5.  Vulnerable, 6. Lower Risk, 7. Data deficient, 8. Not evaluated

Explanation:

Endangered species:

• Animal or plant species that are likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular country are called Endangered species.
  Endangered species are not found in their natural habitat, they are conserved and bred in areas like a national park, sanctuaries, zoos, etc
• Example - Bengal tiger in Jim Corbett national park.
• This tag is given by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). 
• These tags are used to identify species which are needed to be protected.  

 

• Extinct Species is defined as the moment of extinction is generally considered to be the death of the last individual of the species. Extinct species can be also called Vanished species