Question

Botanical garden provides

• A. Reservoir for tropical plants
• B. Beautiful area for recreation
• C. Ex situ conservation of germplasm
• D. Natural habitat for wildlife

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ex situ conservation of germplasm

Botanical gardens

Botanical gardens are places where plants are kept respectively for public display as well as used for scientific studies.

Both endemic (local) as well as exotic (foreign to that place) species are kept in these places.

The purpose of it is preservation of biological diversity, scientific and research work, and environmental education.

Final answer

c. Ex situ conservation of germplasm