Question

Conservation of species in its natural habitat is

• A. In-situ
• B. Ex-situ
• C. In-vitro
• D. Both b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is A In-situ

(In-situ =being in the original position; not having been moved Insitu conservation is onsite conservation or the conservation of genetic resources in natural populations of plant or animal species, such as forest genetic resources in natural populations of tree species. It is the process of protecting an endangered plant or animal species in its natural habitat, either by protecting or cleaning up the habitat itself or by defending the species from predators. It is applied to conservation of agricultural biodiversity in agroecosystems by farmers, especially those using unconventional farming practices.

So, the correct answer is 'In-situ'