Consider the following pairs: Species IUCN Status1. Chinkara Least Con...
Pairs Correctly Matched and Not Correctly Matched
The given pairs consist of different species along with their IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) status. Let's analyze each pair to determine if it is correctly matched or not.
1. Chinkara - Least Concern:
The Chinkara, also known as the Indian Gazelle, is a species of antelope found in India, Pakistan, and Iran. It is categorized as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. This means that the Chinkara is not currently facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Therefore, this pair is correctly matched.
2. Blue Pansy - Critically Endangered:
The Blue Pansy is a species of butterfly found in the Indian subcontinent. However, it is not categorized as "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN. In fact, the IUCN does not assess individual butterfly species. Therefore, this pair is not correctly matched.
3. Santa Fe Frog - Near Threatened:
The Santa Fe Frog, also known as the New Mexico Spadefoot, is a species of frog found in North America, particularly in the states of New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. It is categorized as "Least Concern" by the IUCN, not as "Near Threatened." Therefore, this pair is not correctly matched.
4. Bald Eagle - Vulnerable:
The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. It was previously categorized as "Endangered," but its status was changed to "Least Concern" by the IUCN due to successful conservation efforts. Therefore, this pair is not correctly matched.
Conclusion:
Out of the four given pairs, only two pairs are correctly matched, while the other two pairs are not correctly matched. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - only two pairs are not correctly matched.
Consider the following pairs: Species IUCN Status1. Chinkara Least Con...
Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) are horned ruminants inhabiting arid and semi-arid grasslands.
- The range covers much of western and central India, extending through Pakistan, south-western Afghanistan and into north-central Iran. IUCN Status: Least Concern (Correctly Matched) Blue Pansy is a species of vibrant blue butterflies.
- It is found in various parts of Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and Africa.
- IUCN status: Least Concern. Santa Fe frog is a rare species and a leopard-print frog.
- It occurs in the Gran Chaco of Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.
- IUCN status: Near Threatened (Correctly Matched) Bald eagles
- It is the only eagle solely native to North America.
- They are North American birds. Their range extends from the Mexico border through the United States and Canada.
- The birds are extremely populous in Alaska. IUCN Status: Least Concern
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