Question

What is the primary purpose of the Red Data Book?

• A. To list all species that have gone extinct.
• B. To publish a list of all species facing the threat of extinction.
• C. To document the migration patterns of animals.
• D. To provide information on the habitats of endangered species.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To publish a list of all species facing the threat of extinction.

• The book that publishes a list of all species facing the threat of extinction is the Red Data Book.

• The Red Data Book is published by IUCN.

• The wildlife sanctuary in Kerala where the plants included in the Red Data Book are found in Parambikulam.

• Some countries independently prepare their own Red Data Books.