Question

Which of the following animals in India are included under "critically endangered" threat category as per the Red Data List of IUCN?

• A. {Namdapha Flying Squirrel}
• B. {Indian Rhinoceros}
• C. {Nicobar Shrew}
• D. {Clouded Leopard}

Hint:

The critically endangered species are those that face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Conservation efforts are crucial for species like the Namdapha Flying Squirrel and Nicobar Shrew.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

According to the Red Data List of IUCN, the following animals in India are listed under the "critically endangered" category: 
- The Namdapha Flying Squirrel (option A) is critically endangered, found in the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh, and faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation.
- The Nicobar Shrew (option C) is another critically endangered species, primarily found on the Nicobar Islands, with habitat destruction and human activities posing major threats.
Other species such as the Indian Rhinoceros (option B) and Clouded Leopard (option D) are also threatened but are classified under different categories like vulnerable or endangered. Thus, the correct answer is (A) and (C).