Which of following options is correct about Indian alligator and Indian giant squirrel?

Both are examples of extinct species.

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Both are found in Satpura National Park.

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Both are examples of endemic species.

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Both are examples of exotic species.

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The correct option is D Both are examples of endemic species.
Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are found
exclusively in a particular area. They are not naturally found anywhere else. A
particular type of animal or plant may be endemic to a zone, a state, or a country. Indian alligators and Indian giant squirrels are endemic to India.

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