Question

Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.

	Column I		Column II
(a)	Endemic species	(i)	Species that exist in very small number
(b)	Endangered species	(ii)	Species found exclusively in a particular area
(c)	Vulnerable species	(iii)	Species that are likely to become endangered
(d)	Rare species	(iv)	Species that are likely to get extinct in the near future

• A. a- (ii), b- (iii), c- (i), d- (iv)
• B. a- (iv), b- (ii), c- (iii), d- (i)
• C. a- (iii), b- (i), c- (ii), d- (iv)
• D. a- (ii), b- (iv), c- (iii), d- (i)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

An endemic species is a plant or animal species with a habitat restricted to one area. An endangered species is a species which are less in number and can be extinct in near future. A vulnerable species is a species of animals or plants, which are likely to become endangered unless something changes. A rare species is a group of organisms that are very uncommon, scarce, or infrequently encountered. Thus, the correct answer is option D.