Question

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

• A. $1-d;2-a;3-b;4-c$
• B. $1-c;2-d;3-a;4-c$
• C. $1-c;2-a;3-d;4-b$
• D. $1-d;2-b;3-a;4-c$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1-d;2-a;3-b;4-c$

In-situ conservation refers to the conservation of plants and animals in their natural habitats, whereas ex-situ conservation refers to the conservation of plants and animals outside their natural habitats. Examples of in-situ conservation include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves. Examples of ex-situ conservation include zoological parks (for animals) and botanical gardens (for plants).