The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) contain lists of 1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2. Threatened plant and animal species. 3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct answer: 2 only. The IUCN Red List of “threatened species” is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conserva- tion status of plant and animal species, which is a grouping of three categories: Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulner- able. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Red Data Books primary purpose is not to catalog endemic species in biodiversity hotspots. Its focus is on the conservation status of species, par- ticularly those that are threatened (vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered). Statement 2 is correct: The purpose of the Red Data Books is to provide a detailed list of threatened species, including plants and animals. These species are categorized based on their risk of extinction, using criteria such as population size, rate of decline, and geographic range. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Red Data Books do not focus on listing protected sites or conservation areas. Information about protected sites (such as national parks, wildlife sanctu- aries, or biosphere reserves) is typically found in other publi- cations or databases, such as t

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