Red Data Book

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Red Data Book: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Endangered, Extinction of a Species, Extinct Species, Vulnerable Species, Mass Extinction, Critically Endangered Species, IUCN Red List Categories, Anthropogenic Extinction and, Lower Risk Species

Important Questions on Red Data Book

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Keystone species deserve protection because these

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Which one of the following is a pair of endangered species?

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Amongst the animal groups given below, which one has the highest percentage of endangered species?

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Find the false statement.

(A) In the last 20 years alone there is a disappearance of 27 species.

(B) Three species (Bali, Javan and Caspian) of tiger are included in recently extinct animals.

(C) If we apply May's estimate then there are probably more than 1,00,000 plant species in India that are yet to be discovered and described.

(D) There is more solar energy available in tropics, which contribute to higher productivity; this in turn contributes directly to greater diversity.

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Single-horned rhinos are found in

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List of endangered species was released by

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According to 2000 IUCN, Red List, how many plant and animal species are threatened?
 

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Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species in India?

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Species which are in danger of extinction but the reason is unknown are called ________ species.

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Species whose number of individuals is greatly reduced recently and continues to decrease are called ________ species.

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The species whose number of individuals is greatly reduced to a critical level is called 

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With reference to the threatened species in the world identify the incorrect option.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Which one of the following is an endangered plant species of India?

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Match the animals given in column A with their location in column B.

Column A Column B
(i) Dodo A. Africa
(ii) Quagga B. Russia
(iii) Thylacine C. Mauritius
(iv) Stellar's sea cow D. Australia

Choose the correct match from the following.

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Which of the following categories has been assigned to Antilope cervicapra (blackbuck)?

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The data stored in Red Data book is related to?

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Which of the following are causes of species extinction?
 a. Introduction of exotic species
 b. Habitat destruction
 c. Over-exploitation

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The theory of island biogeography was first formally proposed by

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Lion and rhinoceros are more susceptible to extinction due to which one of the following population characteristics?