Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?
- AGreat Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild AssCorrect
- BKashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard
- CSnow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane)
- DLion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal
Explanation
The correct option is A because all four animals listed are classified as threatened or endangered under the IUCN Red List and the Wildlife Protection Act of India. The Great Indian Bustard is Critically Endangered, while the Musk Deer, Red Panda, and Asiatic Wild Ass face significant survival threats.
In the other options, animals like the Cheetal, Blue Bull, Rhesus Monkey, and Hanuman Langur are widespread and classified as Least Concern, meaning they do not belong to the endangered category. Therefore, only option A contains a group where every animal is a recognized endangered species.
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