Q. Which of the following is/are true for endemic species?
  1. They are found exclusively in a particular area.
  2. Sal and wild mango are examples.
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Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: 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. Sal and wild mango are two examples of the endemic flora of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. Bison, Indian giant squirrel and flying squirrel are endemic fauna of this area.

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