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Which animal has gone extinct in recent times in India?

1. Panthera leo
2. Acinonyx jubatus
3. Antilope cervicapra
4. Rhinoceros unicornis

Correct answer: Acinonyx jubatus

Solution

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) was declared extinct in India in 1952 due to habitat loss and hunting. Efforts are currently underway to reintroduce the species in India.

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