Question

Which of these is an endangered species of India?
A)

B)

C)

D)

Answer 1

Hint: IUCN releases a red data book every year which has the collection of animals which are into categories including extinct, critically endangered animals, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, least concern, data deficient. It provides data about animals that have already gone extinct or are about to become extinct.

Complete answer:
> Endangered species are defined as species that are about to get extinct in the near future. This is due to a great loss of habitat.
> There are many animals under this category which include the red panda. The red panda is an endangered species which are in the process to get extinct in the near future. Although the extinction is not severe they need to be conserved as soon as possible.
> Kangaroos are not considered to be an endangered species but are facing danger due to various illegal human activities like hunting, accidents, and many more cases.
> Alligator or gharial is the critically endangered species according to the IUCN red data book list. These species are considered to be in great danger to get extinct in the near future in India.
Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: Critically endangered category refers that the species under this category are considered to get extinct at a huge rate in the near future if necessary protection and conservation steps are not taken. Endangered species are certain species that are under the process of extinction but not at a huge rate.