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The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
- 1.Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
- 2.Threatened plant and animal species.
- 3.Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A.1 and 3
- B.2 only
- C.2 and 3
- D.3 only
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 only
Red Data Books, now often referred to as Red Lists, are curated by the IUCN and primarily focus on cataloging species that are at risk of extinction. They classify species based on their threat level, such as critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable. While endemic species are important for biodiversity, they are not the sole or defining content of Red Data Books unless they are also threatened. Protected sites are managed under different frameworks and are not the direct content of these lists.
Source: UPSC gs1 2011