A species is categorised as endemic because it is

Exotic and established

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Kept in captivity for breeding

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Exclusively found in a particular zone

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Extinct due to calamity

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Solution

The correct option is C Exclusively found in a particular zone
An 'endemic species' is a species that is only found in a particular region and nowhere else in the world. Endemism is the ecological state of a species being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation, country or other defined zone, or habitat type; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere.

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Statement A: A plant or animal species which is exclusively found in a particular area and is not found naturally anywhere else, is known as endemic species.
Statement B: The existence of endemic species is often threatened due to the introduction of exotic species from some other geographical area.

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1. An endemic species is that species which is unique to a defined geographical location.
2. The species that are from outside are known as exotic species.

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