The species confined to a particular region and not found anywhere else is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Endemism
The question asks for the word for species confined to one region.
(1) Cosmopolitan — Incorrect. A cosmopolitan species is the opposite of an endemic one. It is found in many parts of the world.
(2) Endemism — Correct. The question describes a species found only in one region. Such a species is called endemic, and the condition is endemism. Hotspots are chosen for their high degree of endemism, which is why they get maximum protection.
(3) Hot-spot — Incorrect. A hotspot is a region of very high species richness and endemism that needs strict protection. It is a place, not the property of a species.
(4) Alien species — Incorrect. An alien species is one brought into an area where it did not live before. It is not confined to a region of its own.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 22-05-2026 (Slot 2).
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