Question

Which one of the following is related to the Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants?

• A. Wildlife Safari parks
• B. Biodiversity hotspots
• C. Amazon rainforest
• D. Himalayan region

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Wildlife Safari parks

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. When any animal or plant species are conserved outside its original habitat, then the type of conservation is known as ex-situ conservation.
2. In wildlife safari parks, threatened species are conserved in a particular area, other than their natural habitat.
3. People are permitted to visit these parks to see the animals and plants conserved there.
4. Examples of wildlife Safari parks: Silvassa Vasona Lion Safari, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Biodiversity hotspots are the geographical area where numerous variety of species is seen.
2. This type of conservation is done in its natural habitat, hence it is a type of in-situ conservation.

Option C:

1. The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical forest in the world.
2. It's a natural habitat for many endemic plant and animal species.
3. Hence, it is also a type of in-situ conservation.

Option D:

1. The Himalayan region has a wide range of mountain-covered areas which is a natural habitat for many plants and animals residing in cold climates.
2. Hence, it is also a type of in-situ conservation.

Final answer: Wildlife Safari parks are related to the Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants.