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Asked 3 times across 3 UPSC exams over 13 years (2011–2024), peaking in 2011.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2011
- Recurs across 3 years (2011–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2011 → NDA 2022 → GEO 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2024
According to IUCN Red list, a 'vulnerable' species is one which :
- A is likely to become endangered in the near future.
- B has a very high risk of getting extinct in the wild. ✓
- C is known only to survive in the wild.
- D is known only to survive in captivity, or as a naturalized population outside its historic range.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
NDA2022
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently categorized the Red Sanders (Red Sandalwood) into
- A deficient category
- B endangered category ✓
- C near-threatened category
- D critically endangered category
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
CSE2011
The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
- Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots
- Threatened plant and animal species
- Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A 1 and 3
- B 2 only ✓
- C 2 and 3
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
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