The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of\n1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.\n2. Threatened plant and animal species.\n3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Option: (B) 2 only

Option (b) is correct: "Red Books", a public document which is created for recording endangered threatened and rare species of plants, animals, fungi as well as some local subspecies that are present in a particular region is considered as a Red Data Book.\n\nIt gives complete information about research, and studies and, also for monitoring of the programs on rare and endangered species and their habitats. It is mainly created to identify and protect those species which are on the verge of extinction.