NEETBotanyBiodiversity and its Conservation
Which of the following is an example of an ex-situ conservation strategy?
Options
- ANational park
- BBiosphere reserve
- CWildlife sanctuary
- DWildlife safari park
Correct answer
D. Wildlife safari park
Step-by-step solution
In-situ conservation (on-site) involves protecting endangered species within their natural habitat. Examples include national parks, biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and sacred groves. Ex-situ conservation (off-site) involves taking threatened animals and plants out of their natural habitat and placing them in special settings where they can be protected and given special care. Examples include zoological parks, botanical gardens, and wildlife safari parks. Therefore, a wildlife safari park is an ex-situ c