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Read the following statements and choose the following option: 1. The Nile perch introduction in Lake Victoria led to the extinction of 300 species of cichlid fish. 2. Alien species invasions can cause the decline or extinction of indigenous species 3. Lantana is an indigenous species that helps restore native biodiversity. 4. Carrot grass (Parthenium) is a native species in India. 5. African catfish is being legally

Options

  1. AOnly 2 is correct
  2. BBoth 3 and 4 is correct
  3. COnly 1 is correct
  4. DBoth 1 and 2 is incorrect

Correct answer

A. Only 2 is correct

Step-by-step solution

Nile perch introduction in Lake Victoria caused the extinction of more than 200 species of cichlid fish. Alien species invasions are known to cause declines or extinction of indigenous species, as is the case with invasive species like Lantana and carrot grass (Parthenium). The African catfish, illegally introduced in India for aquaculture, poses a threat to indigenous catfish species.

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