Question

Which one of the following is an endangered plant species of India?
A. Rauwolfia serpentina
B. Santalum album (Sandalwood)
C. Cycas Beddomei
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The endangered plant species defined as any plant species whose possibility of survival within the state are at risk or are likely, within the certain future, to become threatened. They are in jeopardy due to factors like loss of its habitat, overpopulation of species.

Complete Answer:
Endangered species is any species that is at risk of extinction because of invasive species, continuous decrease in its population or a loss of habitat.
Now, let us find the solution from the option.
The endangered species are not seriously going extinct but having a very high risk of extinction in nature in the near future.

Name of some animals that the IUCN mentioned as endanger species are given below-
Rauwolfia serpentina
Santalum album (Sandalwood)
Cycas beddomei
Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros
Nilgiri Tahr
Bengal Tigers
Asiatic Lion
Black Buck
Lion Tailed Macaque.

Thus, the correct option is D. i.e. All of the above.

Note: Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching and invasive species. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List records the global management status of more species, and many other organizations assess the status of species within particular areas. Many nations have laws that protect conservation-reliant species. Some species which have risk of extinction are the aim of large conservation attempts like captive breeding and habitat restoration.