Question

The place meant for the conservation of biodiversity in their natural habitat are: (i) Zoological gardens (ii) Botanical gardens (iii) Wildlife sanctuaries (iv) National park

• A. I & ii
• B. ii & iii
• C. iii & iv
• D. I & iv

Answer 1

The correct option is C

iii & iv

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The places where species are conserved in their natural habitat come under the in-situ method of conservation.
2. The places where endangered and rare species are relocated from their natural habitats.
3. These places are equipped for the protection and preservation of such organisms.
4. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are examples of in-situ conservation.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Conservation of biodiversity outside its natural habitat is called ex-situ conservation.
2. Zoological and botanical gardens are examples of ex-situ conservation.

Option B:

Botanical gardens are examples of ex-situ conservation while wildlife sanctuaries are examples of in-situ conservation.

Option D:

Zoological gardens are examples of ex-situ conservation while national parks are sites of in-situ conservation.

Final answer: The place meant for the conservation of biodiversity in their natural habitat are (iii) Wildlife sanctuaries & (iv) National park.