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Read the following statements related to in situ conservation and select the correct option stating true (T) or false (F).
I - Biosphere reserves are found in the Khasi and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya.
II - National parks are funded and conserved by the national Government.
III - Wildlife sanctuaries do not allow research activities to be carried out in their premises.
Read the following statements related to in situ conservation and select the correct option stating true (T) or false (F).
I - Biosphere reserves are found in the Khasi and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya.
II - National parks are funded and conserved by the national Government.
III - Wildlife sanctuaries do not allow research activities to be carried out in their premises.
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The correct option is B I - F, II - T, III - F
In situ conservation involves conserving and protecting organisms in their natural habitat. Examples include biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries.
Biosphere reserves are protected areas of habitat of which human beings are an integral part. These are forest areas which are involved in the conservation of wildlife in their natural habitat. Biosphere reserves allow human activities under a regulated framework. Examples include the Nilgiri biosphere reserve, Sunderbans biosphere reserve, etc.
Figure : Biosphere reserve
The forest tracts of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya are examples of sacred groves which are protected and conserved by local communities due to their association with esteemed places of worship. Thus, statement I is false.
National parks are areas that are rich in biodiversity and are meant for on site conservation of the flora (plants) and fauna (animals) of that region in their natural habitat. These areas are protected by the national government and do not allow any habitat manipulation activities such as forestry, grazing, cultivation, etc. It only allows tourism and research activities with permission. Thus, statement II is true.
Wildlife sanctuaries are protected areas which help in on site conservation and protection of wild animals in their natural habitats. Hunting, poaching (illegal killing and capturing of animals) and commercial exploitation of animals are strictly prohibited in these areas. Minor human activities such as collection of forest products (timber, food) and research activities are permitted. Thus, statement III is false.
In situ conservation involves conserving and protecting organisms in their natural habitat. Examples include biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries.
Biosphere reserves are protected areas of habitat of which human beings are an integral part. These are forest areas which are involved in the conservation of wildlife in their natural habitat. Biosphere reserves allow human activities under a regulated framework. Examples include the Nilgiri biosphere reserve, Sunderbans biosphere reserve, etc.
Figure : Biosphere reserveThe forest tracts of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya are examples of sacred groves which are protected and conserved by local communities due to their association with esteemed places of worship. Thus, statement I is false.
National parks are areas that are rich in biodiversity and are meant for on site conservation of the flora (plants) and fauna (animals) of that region in their natural habitat. These areas are protected by the national government and do not allow any habitat manipulation activities such as forestry, grazing, cultivation, etc. It only allows tourism and research activities with permission. Thus, statement II is true.
Wildlife sanctuaries are protected areas which help in on site conservation and protection of wild animals in their natural habitats. Hunting, poaching (illegal killing and capturing of animals) and commercial exploitation of animals are strictly prohibited in these areas. Minor human activities such as collection of forest products (timber, food) and research activities are permitted. Thus, statement III is false.
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