KPSC KAS 2017 · Question 106 of 200

Pick out the pair which is incorrectly matched regarding their status as per IUCN.

Environment

ANilgiri Tahr – Endangered
BKashmir Red Stag – ThreatenedCorrect
CPygmy Hog – Critically endangered
DBramble Cay Melomys – Extinct

Answer: B. Kashmir Red Stag – Threatened

Explanation

The Kashmir Red Stag (Hangul) is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, so describing its status merely as 'Threatened' is the incorrectly matched pair.

Source: KPSC Gazetted Probationers Prelims 2017, Paper-II (General Studies, subject code 262), Series A

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