Question

Red List contains data or information on

• A. all economically important plants
• B. plants whose products are in international trade
• C. threatened species
• D. marine vertebrates only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct answer is:

Option 3: threatened species

Explanation:

The Red List refers to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, which is a comprehensive inventory of the conservation status of plant and animal species worldwide. The Red List provides detailed information on the levels of threat faced by species, helping to assess and categorize species that are at risk of extinction.

The categories in the IUCN Red List range from Least Concern to Extinct, with species being classified as Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, and so on, depending on how close they are to extinction.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option 1: all economically important plants – The Red List does not focus exclusively on economically important plants, although some species on the Red List may be important economically.

Option 2: plants whose products are in international trade – The Red List includes plants and animals at risk, regardless of whether their products are traded.

Option 4: marine vertebrates only – The Red List includes all types of species, not just marine vertebrates.

Thus, the correct focus of the Red List is on threatened species.