Question

Which of the following species is in an endangered state?
A) Indian bustard
B) Asiatic donkey
C) Black buck
D) All of the above

Answer 1

Hint:Species is defined as the largest group of organisms which have some similar characters. The members of the same species can interbreed with each other and can produce fertile offspring.

Complete answer :
Endangered species:-Endangered species are those species which are likely to become extinct in the near future.Endangered species may be at a risk of extinction due to the factors such as habitat loss, poaching, introduction of invasive species (species that are not native to a particular place) and loss of genetic variation.
Indian bustard – The Indian bustard is found on the Indian subcontinent.Indian bustard is a large bird which is characterized by a horizontal body and long bare legs.It is the heaviest bird among all the flying birds.The Indian bustard is critically endangered by the mainly two factors that are hunting and habitat loss. The habitat includes large dry grasslands and scrubs.
Asiatic donkey : Asiatic donkey belongs to the family Equidae.Asiatic donkey is the native species of Asia.
They are the reddish brown or yellowish brown in colour.The Asiatic donkeys are characterized by the presence of broad dorsal stripes on the middle of the back.Asiatic donkeys have never been domesticated as normal donkeys.They are in the endangered state because of hunting and habitat loss.
Black buck : Black buck are also called the antelope.They are found in India, Nepal and Pakistan.Black buck males are characterized by the presence of long and ringed horns.Black buck have white fur on the chin and around the eye which is in the contrast of the black stripes present on the face of the black buck.Black buck graze on the lower grass.The lifespan of the black buck is 10-15 years.
The black buck is also an endangered species due to hunting, habitat loss and deforestation.
Therefore it has been clear from the above discussion that all the species that are Indian bustard, Asiatic donkey, black buck all are in endangered state.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Note:The extinction of animals results in loss of biodiversity. Biodiversity is also called the biological diversity which is the variety and variability of life on Earth. Loss of biodiversity leads to the imbalance of ecosystems as all are interrelated to each other in some means. So, everyone has to make efforts in order to protect the endangered species from extinction.