Question

Example of ex-situ conservation is:

• A. Pollen banks
• B. Biosphere reserve
• C. Wild life sanctuary
• D. National park

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pollen banks

Ex-situ conservation is the conservation of organisms in the areas located outside their natural habitat. Botanical gardens, zoological parks, seed banks, cryopreservation, field gene banks, etc. are some of its examples.

In-situ conservation involves conservation of organisms in their natural habitat. Biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuary, national park are some of its examples.