NEETBotanyBiodiversity and its Conservation
What is in situ conservation?
Options
- AProtecting endangered species in their natural habitat
- BProtective maintenance in zoological parks and botanical gardens
- CIn vitro fertilization
- DCryopreservation of gametes
Correct answer
A. Protecting endangered species in their natural habitat
Step-by-step solution
Biodiversity conservation may be in situ as well as ex situ . In in situ conservation, the endangered species are protected in their natural habitat so that the entire ecosystem is protected. Recently, 34 ‘biodiversity hotspots’ in the world have been proposed for intensive conservation efforts. Of these, three (Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, Himalaya and Indo-Burma) cover India’s rich biodiversity regions. Our country’s in situ conservation efforts are reflected in its 14 biosphere reserves, 90 national parks, > 450 wil