Question

The IUCN Red List provides information on the conservation status of different species. Match the species to their status in the table below. 
\[\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Species} & \textbf{Status} \\ \hline \text{Tiger} & \text{Near threatened (NT)} \\ \hline \text{Great Indian Bustard} & \text{Extinct (EX)} \\ \hline \text{Passenger Pigeon} & \text{Critically endangered (CR)} \\ \hline \text{Blackbuck} & \text{Endangered (EN)} \\ \hline \end{array}\]

• A. Tiger: NT; Great Indian Bustard: EX; Passenger Pigeon: EN; Blackbuck: CR
• B. Tiger: EN; Great Indian Bustard: CR; Passenger Pigeon: EX; Blackbuck: NT
• C. Tiger: EN; Great Indian Bustard: CR; Passenger Pigeon: NT; Blackbuck: EX
• D. Tiger: NT; Great Indian Bustard: EN; Passenger Pigeon: EX; Blackbuck: CR

Hint:

Always check the most up-to-date IUCN Red List for the conservation status of species, as statuses can change with ongoing conservation efforts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

According to the IUCN Red List, the conservation status of the species mentioned is as follows:
- Tiger: Tigers are listed as Near threatened (NT) due to habitat loss and poaching. While conservation efforts are in place, they still face significant threats. Thus, (A) and (D) are incorrect.
[6pt] - Great Indian Bustard: This species is Extinct (EX) in the wild due to hunting and habitat loss. Therefore, (A) is correct for this species.
[6pt] - Passenger Pigeon: The Passenger Pigeon, once abundant in North America, went Extinct (EX) in the wild by the early 20th century, primarily due to hunting and habitat destruction. Therefore, (B) is correct.
[6pt] - Blackbuck: Blackbuck is listed as Endangered (EN) due to habitat loss and hunting. This is a conservation priority in India. Hence, (D) is incorrect for this species.
[6pt] Thus, the correct match is (B): Tiger: NT; Great Indian Bustard: EX; Passenger Pigeon: EX; Blackbuck: EN.