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Which of the following are in situ conservation methods?
A. Biosphere reserves
A. Hotspots
C. National parks
D. Sacred groves
E. Wildlife sanctuaries
Which of the following are in situ conservation methods?
A. Biosphere reserves
A. Hotspots
C. National parks
D. Sacred groves
E. Wildlife sanctuaries
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The correct option is A a, b, c, d and e
In situ (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.
Biosphere reserves include terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems that are nominated by the national government but remain under the jurisdiction of the state where they are located. These reserves are meant for the conservation of flora, fauna and human beings living in these areas. There are 18 biosphere reserves in India. Some of them are Nilgiri, Nanda devi, Sunderbans.
Biodiversity hotspots are regions on Earth with a high density of biodiversity especially containing species that are endemic to that region. These hotspots are threatened by human habitations. Hotspots are irreplaceable as they are the richest source for vulnerable species. Western Ghats is a hotspot in India.These hotspots make 2.3% of Earth’s land surface and they are not protected legally.
National parks are the areas that serve the purpose of conservation of biodiversity present in that particular area and are protected by the government.
Certain parts of forests including all the trees and wildlife are revered and protected by the native people. These regions are called sacred groves. These sacred grooves are protected by the tribes of the forests and not by the government.
Some of the sacred groves found in India are in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, Aravalli Hills, Western Ghat regions, Surguja, Chanda, and Bastar areas.
Wildlife sanctuaries are the legally conserved areas where animal species and their habitats are protected from outside disturbances.
In situ (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.
Biosphere reserves include terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems that are nominated by the national government but remain under the jurisdiction of the state where they are located. These reserves are meant for the conservation of flora, fauna and human beings living in these areas. There are 18 biosphere reserves in India. Some of them are Nilgiri, Nanda devi, Sunderbans.
Biodiversity hotspots are regions on Earth with a high density of biodiversity especially containing species that are endemic to that region. These hotspots are threatened by human habitations. Hotspots are irreplaceable as they are the richest source for vulnerable species. Western Ghats is a hotspot in India.These hotspots make 2.3% of Earth’s land surface and they are not protected legally.
National parks are the areas that serve the purpose of conservation of biodiversity present in that particular area and are protected by the government.
Certain parts of forests including all the trees and wildlife are revered and protected by the native people. These regions are called sacred groves. These sacred grooves are protected by the tribes of the forests and not by the government.
Some of the sacred groves found in India are in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, Aravalli Hills, Western Ghat regions, Surguja, Chanda, and Bastar areas.
Wildlife sanctuaries are the legally conserved areas where animal species and their habitats are protected from outside disturbances.
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