The Indus and Ganges River dolphins are both classified as

The Indus and Ganges River dolphins are both classified as

A. Vulnerable species

B. Endangered species

C. Critically Endangered species

D. None of these

Explanation:

In a recent detailed analysis of South Asian river dolphins has revealed that the Indus and Ganges River dolphins are not one, but two separate species. Currently, Indus and Ganges River dolphins are classified as two subspecies under Platanista gangetica. The Indus and Ganges River dolphins are both classified as ‘Endangered’ species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).