NEETBotanyBiodiversity and its Conservation
To ensure the survival of the tiger population, the government decides to declare an entire forest as a protected national park. This strategy, where the natural habitat and the whole ecosystem are protected to save a specific species, is an example of:
Options
- AEx situ conservation
- BIn situ conservation
- CCryopreservation
- DIn vitro fertilization
Correct answer
B. In situ conservation
Step-by-step solution
In situ (on-site) conservation involves protecting the endangered species in its natural habitat by protecting the entire ecosystem. Saving the entire forest to save the tiger is a classic example of in situ conservation as described in NCERT. Ex situ conservation involves taking the organism out of its natural habitat. Cryopreservation and in vitro fertilization are advanced ex situ conservation techniques. Answer: In situ conservation