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

Seed bank

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Sacred groves

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Zoo

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Wildlife sanctuary

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The correct option is A Sacred groves
Sacred groves are the fine example of in-situ conservation. Sacred groves are forest fragments, size varying between 0.5 - 500 hectare, which are protected by religious communities and have a significant religious connotation for the protecting community. Sacred groves are the mini forests with rich diversity. Around 15,000 sacred groves have been reported from different parts of India.

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