Define the terms $(i)$ Bioprospecting $(ii)$ Endemism

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$(i)$ Bioprospecting : Exploring molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for products of economic importance.

$(ii)$ Endemism : Species confined to that region \& which is not found anywhere else.

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Definitions / Explanation: Endemism

Wildlife conservation aims at

$I$. Maintaining the ecological process.

$II$. To enrich the wild life diversity with exotic species.

$III$. Preventing migration of species.

$IV$. Maintaining the diversity of life.

The correct statement are

They serve the purpose of ex-situ conservation.

Match List$-I$ with List$-II$ :
List$-I$ List$-II$
$a$ Sacred groves $i$ Alien species
$b$ Zoological park $ii$ Release of large quantity of oxygen
$c$ Nile perch $iii$ Ex-situ conservation
$d$ Amazon forest $iv$ Khasi Hills in Meghalaya
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