Plant species which have come to India from outside the country are called ___________.

Indigenous species

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Endemic species

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Exotic species

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Extinct species

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Solution

The correct option is C Exotic species
Exotic species are also called as alien species. These are the animals that are usually not present in the area but are reached to the area by human activity or immigration.

Starlings were brought over from Europe to North America. This is an example of exotic species in North America. These may harm or benefit the environment.

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Q. Which of the following statements is/are true?

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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Those species (of plants and animals) which are found exclusively in a particular area are called :
(a) epidemic species
(b) pelagic species
(c) pandemic species
(d) endemic species

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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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(a) endangered.
(b) endemic.
(c) epidemic.
(d) specific.

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