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Fish introduced in India by foreigners is ...............

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Labeo rohita

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Mystus singhala

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C

Pompret

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D

Clarius batrachus

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Solution

The correct option is C Pompret
Pomfrets are perciform fishes belonging to the family Bramidae. The family includes about 20 species. They are found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. This fish is introduced by foreigners in India. Hence, option C is correct.

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