Question

Which among the following does best suit for Blackbuck:
A) Vulnerable
B) Endangered
C) Critically endangered
D) Extinct in the wild

Answer 1

Hint: The blackbuck is also called the Indian antelope. They are native to India, Pakistan and Nepal. The habitat in grassy plains, and somewhat forest area with perennially water sources. The blackbuck is the only member of the genus Antilope.

Complete answer:
The Red List given by IUCN is intended to be an easily understood system of classifying species at high risk of global extinction. According to that, the species are divided into nine categories – data deficient, not evaluated, least concerned, near threatened, vulnerable, critically endangered, endangered, extinct and extinct in the wild.
Vulnerable species are those species which are likely to become endangered if the circumstances that are threatening its survival and reproduction improve. It is caused when species lose their habitat. To prevent the endangerment of the species, we need to improve the survival rate in that species and also improve the reproduction so that they can increase in number. For examples – blue sheep, Gangetic dolphin, blackbuck, etc
Endangered species are those species which go extinct shortly either globally or in a particular area. These are in risk factor due to loss of habitat, invasive species and poaching. Examples of endangered species are Giant panda, Tiger, whooping Crane, blue whale etc.
Critically endangered species are extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future. Species that are high risk of extinction are the Black rhino, Chinese Alligator, Amur leopard, etc
A group of living members of a period which predates in history kept in isolation or separate from the wild population which had a massive loss in their habitat due some natural calamities is termed as extinct in the wild. For examples – black soft-shell turtle, Hawaiian crow, Barbary lion, etc

Note: The International Union for Conservation of Nature created a Red List of Threatened Species. This list becomes the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of plants, animals, and fungi species.