Which of the following animals is critically endangered according to IUCN?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Asiatic Cheetah
Asiatic Cheetahs, which were declared extinct in India in 1952, are now critically endangered species.
A) Due to extinction by poaching and habitat degradation and scarcity of food due to overhunting.
B) Recently, NTCA launched an action plan for 50 cheetahs in India in over 5 years.