Directions:  In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The _______ of Bengal tigers left in the world has ________from 10000 to 4000 over the last century. The main threats are _________ of habitat, poaching and trade in tiger parts for eastern medicines. Most Bengal tigers live in protected areas of India. Anti- poaching task- force have been _______ up and there is also a trade _________on tiger products in many countries, as a measure to save this rare species.

Q:

in the world has ________from 10000 to 4000 over the last century.

• 1
  shrunk
• 2
  eliminated
• 3
  abolished
• 4
  ascended