Question

Which organization is responsible for publishing the Red Data Book?

• A. WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
• B. UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
• C. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
• D. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

• 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.