Q11 / 180 · AIIMS 2004 · Botany
Which one of the following is a pair of endangered species?
- AGarden lizard and Mexican poppy
- BRhesus monkey and Sal tree
- CIndian peacock and carrot grass
- Correct answerDHornbill and Indian aconite
Solution
The species or taxa, which are in dangers of extinction and which may not survive if the adverse factors continue to operate or the species whose numbers have been reduced to a critical level or their habitats have been drastically reduced in such a way that they are in instant danger of extinction are called endangered species. In India, aconite and horn bill are endangered species.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.