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Standard XII
Biology
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Wild buffalo is an endangered species because
  1. Its population is diminishing.
  2. It has become extinct.
  3. It is found exclusively in a particular area.
  4. Its poaching is strictly prohibited.

A
It is found exclusively in a particular area.
B
It has become extinct.
C
Its poaching is strictly prohibited.
D
Its population is diminishing.
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Endangered species are the species that are on the verge of extinction or facing the risk of extinction. The population of wild buffalos is diminishing due to various reasons such as habitat loss and climatic change and hence, it is an endangered species.
So, the correct answer is 'Its population is diminishing'.

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