Question

Q71) Consider the following:

i) Zoological Parks

ii) Botanical Gardens

iii) Gene Banks

iv) National Parks

Which of the above are not covered under ex-situ conservation?

• A. a) iii only
• B. b) iii and iv only
• C. c) iv only
• D. d) i and ii only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) iv only

C)
Explanation:

Ex situ Conservation– In this approach, threatened animals and plants are taken out fromtheir natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given specialcare. Zoological parks, botanical gardens and wildlife safari parks serve this purpose. Thereare many animals that have become extinct in the wild but continue to be maintained inzoological parks.

Conservation in National Parks is a way of in-situ conservation.