Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life Ques 70

Question: Sumatran rhino populations have declined steadily to a point near extinction. Because of its population decline, this unusual forest dwelling rhino is near its :
  1. carrying capacity
  2. officially listed as threatened
  3. critical number
  4. officially listed as endangered Which of the above is/are correct?

Options:

A) 1 and 2

B) 3 and 4

C) 1 and 3

D) 2 and 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • The Sumatran Rhino Crisis Summit opened with the shocking news that rather than 130-190 Sumatran rhinos as previously estimated, there are in fact fewer than 100 individual animals.