2012 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q92.
Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?
A. Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass
B. Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard
C. Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane)
D. Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal
Answer

A

Explanation

By elimination: Cheetal (Spotted Deer) is least concern/common species. Blue Bull (Nilgai) is also common. Hanuman Langur is not endangered. Rhesus Monkey is not endangered. Option A — Great Indian Bustard (critically endangered), Musk Deer (endangered), Red Panda (endangered/vulnerable), Asiatic Wild Ass (near threatened/vulnerable) — all are conservation concern species. This is the best option as it contains the most legitimately threatened species. Great Indian Bustard is a Critically Endangered species; Snow Leopard is also an endangered specie.