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Blackbuck is
  1. Vulnerable
  2. Endangered
  3. Critically endangered
  4. Extinct in the wild

A
Endangered
B
Vulnerable
C
Extinct in the wild
D
Critically endangered
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There are three categories of threatened species depending upon the degree of severity. These are vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered species. Vulnerable species are those species which are likely to become endangered species unless its survival and reproduction circumstances are improved. It is mainly caused by loss of habitat of the species. The Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is the only living species in the genus Antilope.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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