Question

Which one of the following is not a method of In-situ Conservation of Biodiversity?

• A. Biosphere Reserve
• B. Wildlife Sanctuary
• C. Botanical Garden
• D. Sacred Grove

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Botanical Garden

The correct option is C.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. When the organisms are conserved inside their natural habitat, then the conservation method is referred to as In-situ Conservation.
2. When the organisms are conserved outside of their natural habitat, the conservation method is referred to as Ex-situ Conservation.
3. In Botanical gardens, the n number of species of plants are collected from various regions.
4. And they are grown and maintained in a particular area.
5. Here as organisms are protected outside of the natural habitat, it is an Ex-situ conservation and not In-situ conservation.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Biosphere reserves are the areas where no direct human interactions are allowed.
2. It is done to protect the wildlife of that particular area.
3. Only researchers and students are allowed on a permission basis.
4. As organisms are protected inside of the natural habitat, it is an In-situ conservation.
5. Examples : Agasthyamala Biosphere reserves.

Option B:

1. Wildlife sanctuaries are the protected region where only visitors are allowed.
2. No direct interaction or disturbance to wildlife is allowed.
3. As organisms are protected inside of the natural habitat, it is an In-situ conservation.
4. For example, Purna wildlife sanctuary.

Option D:

1. Sacred grooves are the forests reserved for sake of god or goddess.
2. Due to mythological and religious reasons, this forest remains protected and undisturbed.
3. As organisms are protected inside of the natural habitat, it is an In-situ conservation.
4. For example, Kalubai sacred groove, Pune.

Final answer:

The botanical garden is not a method of In-situ Conservation of Biodiversity.