Question

Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Seed bank

The correct option is B.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. When plants and animals are conserved outside of their original habitat then it is known as Ex-situ conservation.
2. Seed banks are the conservation site where seeds are stored for conserving species as seeds can stay in a dormant stage for a longer span until it gets favorable conditions.
3. As plants are conserved by this method outside their habitat, it is a type of Ex-situ conservation.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The wildlife sanctuary is a conservation site where animals are conserved inside their original habitat.
2. In wildlife sanctuaries, visitors are allowed only on a permission basis.
3. It avoids the destruction of wild habitats and conserves them.
4. As wildlife is conserved inside its original habitat, hence it is a type of In situ conservation.

Option C:

1. Sacred grooves refer to the forests which are conserved for the sake of God or goddess.
2. And no exploitation is done due to religious reasons.
3. As in sacred groves, conservation is done inside of the original habitat, it is also an in situ habitat.

Option D:

1. A national park refers to a conservation site where animals and plants are conserved inside the park.
2. As in national parks, conservation is done inside its original habitat, it is also an in-situ habitat.

Final answer: A seed bank is an example of Ex-situ conservation.