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Fish introduced in India by foreigners is

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Mystus seenghala
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Labeo rohita
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Pomfret
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Clarias batrachus
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Solution

The correct option is C Pomfret
Rohu
Rohu or Labeo rohita is a freshwater fish found in lakes, ponds and rivers of South Asia. Adult fishes are generally herbivores - feed on planktons and submerged fishes.

Mystus seenghala
Mystus seenghala or sykes have barbels. They have brownish colour along the trunk (back) and silvery white along the sides and beneath. They possess operculum. They are native to Asia.

Pomfret
Pomfrets or Stromateus argenteus are marine edible fishes belonging to the family Bramidae. These fishes are large in size. It was introduced in India by foreigners.

Clarias batrachus
Clarias batrachus or walking catfish is an air-breathing catfish native to Southeast Asia. It is an opportunistic feeder and lives for months without food.

Final answer
c. Pomfret.

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