Which of the following species in the J&K region has Endangered status as per the IUCN Red Book?

Question

Which of the following species in the J&K region has Endangered status as per the IUCN Red Book?

I. Hangul

II. Snow Leopard

III. Ibex

IV. Himalayan Tahr

V. Markhor

VI. Cheer Pheasant

1. A. I, III, IV and V only
2. B. II, IV, V and VI only
3. C. II, III, IV and VI only (Correct answer)
4. D. All of the above

Correct Answer

Option C — II, III, IV and VI only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is II, III, IV and VI only.

Key Points

• Snow Leopard (Vulnerable), Ibex (Near Threatened/Vulnerable), Himalayan Tahr (Near Threatened), Cheer Pheasant (Vulnerable) - all have conservation concern status.
• Hangul is Critically Endangered, Markhor is Near Threatened.
• The set matching Endangered/Vulnerable under IUCN is II, III, IV and VI.