Question

When we conserve and protect the whole ecosystem, its biodiversity at all levels is protected— we save the entire forest to save the tiger. This approach is called

• A. $Exsitu$ (off site) conservation
• B. $Invitro$ conservation
• C. $Insitu$ (on site) conservation
• D. $Invivo$ conservation

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Insitu$ (on site) conservation

Main types of conservation methods
Conservation of biodiversity is very important and is done in two main ways based on the urgency of conservation. They are
● $Insitu$ or on site
● $Exsitu$ or off site

$Insitu$ (on site) conservation
$Insitu$ (on site) conservation is an approach where genetic resources of various plant and animal species are protected in their natural habitat or environment. The protection of these species entails the complete protection of the ecosystem in which the species lives. Thus the species and biodiversity at all trophic levels are protected. Biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, biodiversity hotspots, and sacred groves are all methods of conserving biodiversity using this approach.

Final answer
a. $Insitu$ (on site) conservation.