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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), which was recently in the news?
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- 1It is endemic to the Atlantic coast of North America and is exclusively a marine fish species.
- 2It is a tropical freshwater fish widely distributed across Southeast Asia, with its peak breeding season in June–July.
- 3It is a cold-water fish species introduced in Kashmir during British rule, currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.✓
- 4It is native to India, found naturally in the Himalayan rivers, and classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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It is a cold-water fish species introduced in Kashmir during British rule, currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
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