GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Malayan Tapir
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Proboscis Monkey
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Leatherback Sea Turtle
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Swallotail Butterfly
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Detailed explanation-1: -Habitat loss, pesticide use, and other human activities limited this beautiful butterfly’s range and decimated the population. Now you can find it in just a few Keys, and its main stronghold is in Biscayne National Park. The Schaus swallowtail has been listed under the Endangered Species Act since April 28, 1976.
Detailed explanation-2: -Species which is likely to get extinction in the near future is known as an endangered species. Bald Eagle, Giant Panda, and Podophyllum are endangered species whereas Margosa is not. So, the correct answer is ‘Margosa’.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Bornean orangutans have been classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List, with approximately 13, 000 orangutans left in the wild in Sabah and Sarawak. Consistent conservation efforts by NGOs and related government agencies have ensured that the orangutan population in Malaysia remains stable.