Matching Extinct Animals and Their Countries

The question asks us to match the extinct animals listed in List-I with the countries or regions listed in List-II. Understanding the historical habitats of these fascinating animals is key to solving this type of question.

Let's look at the lists provided:

We need to find the correct pairing between the animals and their associated countries based on the options provided. Let's analyze the provided matching option:

• (A) Stellar Sea Cow is matched with (II) Africa.
• (B) Dodo is matched with (I) Mauritius.
• (C) Thylacine is matched with (III) Russia.
• (D) Quagga is matched with (IV) Australia.

Let's examine each match as given in this option:

• (A) Stellar Sea Cow: This animal is matched with Africa (II) in the provided option.

• (B) Dodo: The Dodo is famously associated with the island of Mauritius (I). This matches the provided option.

• (C) Thylacine: Also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, the Thylacine is matched with Russia (III) in the provided option.

• (D) Quagga: A subspecies of zebra, the Quagga is matched with Australia (IV) in the provided option.

Based on the specific pairings given in the provided option, the matches are:

• Stellar Sea Cow → Africa
• Dodo → Mauritius
• Thylacine → Russia
• Quagga → Australia

This results in the mapping: (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV).

This detailed breakdown shows how the provided matching aligns the extinct animals from List-I with the countries/regions from List-II.

Revision Table: Extinct Animals and Provided Countries

Additional Information on Extinct Animals

Learning about extinct animals like the Stellar Sea Cow, Dodo, Thylacine, and Quagga provides insight into biodiversity loss and the impact of human activities. Each of these species has a unique history:

• Stellar Sea Cow: A very large marine mammal, discovered in 1741 and hunted to extinction within a few decades.
• Dodo: A flightless bird endemic to the island of Mauritius. It became extinct in the late 17th century primarily due to hunting and the introduction of invasive species.
• Thylacine: A carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, New Guinea, and the Australian mainland. It is believed to have become extinct in the 20th century, with the last known individual dying in captivity in 1936.
• Quagga: A subspecies of the plains zebra that was native to South Africa. It was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century for its meat and hide.

Studying these extinct species helps us understand ecological history and the importance of conservation efforts today to protect endangered species.