Question

An important function of botanical garden is

• A. Providing beautiful area for recreation
• B. One can observe tropical plants over there
• C. They allow ex-situ conservation of germplasm
• D. They provide natural habitat to wildlife

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

They allow ex-situ conservation of germplasm

• Ex situ conservation is the technique of conservation Of biological diversity outside their natural habitats.
  
• Germplasm is living genetic resources maintained for the purpose of animal and plant breeding and preservation.
  
• Botanical gardens are institutions which conserve different species and varieties of plants in an artificially managed location. Hence it is an example of ex-situ conservation of plant germplasm.
  

So, the correct answer is 'They allow ex-situ conservation of germplasm'.