Biodiversity conservation programs focus on species that are most in need of protection. A narrow geographic range limits the potential for recovery, and a declining population indicates an ongoing threat that needs urgent intervention.
In India, the ‘Threatened Species Recovery Programme’ under NBAP targets species that are:
Asked in opsc 2025 2025 · Topic: Biodiversity (IUCN Red List Categories and Important Species Conservation Initiatives)
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Answer: C. Species with narrow geographic range and declining population
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