Question

(a) Redraw the pie chart identifying the groups ’A’, ’B’, ’C’, and ’D’ in their respective positions. 
(b) Mention two examples of recently extinct animals.

Answer 1

(a) The pie chart represents the global diversity of vertebrates. Based on the typical representation:
- A: Amphibians
- B: Reptiles
- C: Birds
- D: Mammals
- The largest section corresponds to Fishes, as they represent the most diverse group among vertebrates.
Redrawn Pie Chart: 


(b) Two examples of recently extinct animals: 1. Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius): Went extinct in 1914 due to overhunting and habitat destruction. 2. Western Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis longipes): Declared extinct in 2011 due to poaching.