What is the difference between endemic and exotic species?
- AEndemic species are native to a specific region,while exotic species are introduced from elsewhere.
- BEndemic species are invasive,while exotic species are native.
- CEndemic species are found globally,while exotic species are found only in one place.
- DThere is no difference between endemic and exotic species.
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Match the following with respect to different categories of the red list. Choose the correct option.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$ $i$. Extinct $a$. Species whose members survive only in captivity. $ii$. Extinct in wild $b$. Rapid population decline of $50\%$ to more than $70\%$ over the previous $10$ years. $iii$. Endangered $c$. Species in which the last individual has died. $iv$. Vulnerable $d$. Rapid population decline of $30\%$ to more than $50\%$ over the previous $10$ years.
| Column-$I$ | Column-$II$ |
| $i$. Extinct | $a$. Species whose members survive only in captivity. |
| $ii$. Extinct in wild | $b$. Rapid population decline of $50\%$ to more than $70\%$ over the previous $10$ years. |
| $iii$. Endangered | $c$. Species in which the last individual has died. |
| $iv$. Vulnerable | $d$. Rapid population decline of $30\%$ to more than $50\%$ over the previous $10$ years. |
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