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In-Situ Conservation

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An example of in situ conservation is the establishment of

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Seed banks

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Botanical gardens

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Zoos

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Biosphere reserves

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Solution

The correct option is D
Biosphere reserves

In situ conservation involves the maintenance of organisms in their natural habitats. Biosphere Reserves are a large area of the forests that are protected for conservation of the endemic species in their natural habitat.

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Q. Match the following.

	Column $A$		Column $B$
$1.$	Ex-situ conservation for animals	$a .$	Wildlife sanctuary
$2.$	In-situ conservation	$b .$	Botanical garden
$3.$	Ex-situ conservation for plants	$c .$	Biosphere reserve
$4.$	In-situ conservation	$d .$	Zoological park

Q. In the following in each set a conservation approach and an example of method of conservation are given

(a) In situ conservation - Biosphere Reserve
(b) Ex situ conservation - Sacred groves
(c) In situ conservation - Seed bank
(d) Ex situ conservation - Cryopreservation

Select the option with the correct match of approach and method:

Q.  Consider the following:
1. Biosphere Reserves
2. Botanical Gardens
3. National Parks
4. Zoos
Which of the above is/are examples of in-situ modes of conservation?

Q. Read the following statements (I - III) related to botanical gardens and select the correct option stating true (T) or false (F).

I. The main purpose of botanical gardens is to allow conservation of endangered plant species.
II. Botanical gardens are a type of in situ conservation strategy.
III. Botanical gardens have different kinds of habitat for different plant species to thrive.

Q. Which of the following are not in-situ conservation?

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. Zoological Park

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3

. Botanical garden

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. National Park
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

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