Question

Which of the given is an ex-situ conservation strategy of biodiversity?

• A. Wildlife sanctuary
• B. National parks
• C. Sacred groves
• D. Seed bank

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Seed bank

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. A seed bank is a form of gene bank that saves seeds in order to conserve genetic variety.
2. Seeds are stored for a variety of purposes.
3. One purpose is to save the genes used by plant breeders to promote crop yield, disease resistance, drought tolerance, nutritional quality, taste, and other qualities.
4. One of the most common and valuable ex-situ conservation methods is the storage of material in the form of seeds.
5. Over the last 30 years, agencies and institutions dealing with plant genetic resources have accumulated extensive competence in this subject.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

1. A wildlife sanctuary is a facility where animals are raised and cared for for the rest of their lives.
2. Protecting the interests of the poor and tribals living near protected areas should be done with care and with as much cooperation as possible from those impacted.
3. Outside of national parks and sanctuaries, they should be able to access minor forest produce.

Option B:

1. A national park is a natural park founded and protected by national governments for conservation objectives.
2. A sovereign state frequently proclaims or possesses a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed territory.
3. Provide recommendations for future resource usage and conservation.
4. Suggestions for government action to achieve resource conservation while maintaining the current rate of resource utilization and economic development.

Option C:

1. Sacred Groves are relic forest sections that have historically been guarded by communities in honor of a deity.
2. Sacred Groves are key reservoirs of forest biodiversity and provide a haven for many endangered plant and animal species.

Final answer: A seed bank is an ex-situ conservation strategy of biodiversity.