NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following conservation strategies involves the protection and maintenance of threatened species outside their natural habitat?
Options
- AEstablishing sacred groves in forest areas
- BCryopreservation of gametes in liquid nitrogen
- CDesignating regions as biodiversity hotspots
- DCreating biosphere reserves for ecosystem protection
Correct answer
B. Cryopreservation of gametes in liquid nitrogen
Step-by-step solution
Conservation strategies are broadly classified into in-situ (on-site) and ex-situ (off-site) conservation. In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitats. Examples include sacred groves, biodiversity hotspots, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves. Ex-situ conservation involves the protection and maintenance of threatened species outside their natural habitats. Examples include botanical gardens, zoological parks, seed banks, and cryopreservation. Cryopreservation