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Match List-I with List-II. List-I List-II (A) Sacred groves (I) In situ conservation (B) Wildlife safari parks (II) Ex situ conservation (C) Seed banks (D) Biosphere reserves Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

  1. A(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  2. B(A)-(I), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(II)
  3. C(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  4. D(A)-(II), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(I)

Correct answer

C. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Step-by-step solution

Sacred groves and Biosphere reserves are examples of in situ (on-site) conservation, where organisms are protected in their natural habitats. Wildlife safari parks and Seed banks are examples of ex situ (off-site) conservation, where threatened animals and plants are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special settings for protection. A common mistake is confusing wildlife safari parks with wildlife sanctuaries; sanctuaries are in situ, whereas safari parks are ex situ. Answer: (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)

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