Question

The on site conservation of biodiversity is called conservation whereas off site conservation is called conservation.

• A. in situ
• B. ex situ
• C. on situ
• D. out situ

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

ex situ

Conservation of biodiversity can be done in two ways:

• In situ conservation: Conservation of species in their natural habitat (on site). Exmples: biosphere reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries.
• Ex situ conservation: Conservation of species in a special setting, not in their natural habitat (off site). Examples: zoological parks, botanical gardens, wildlife safari parks.