NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Read the following conservation strategies: I. Seed banks II. Sacred groves III. Botanical gardens IV. Biosphere reserves Which of the above are considered ex situ conservation methods?
Options
- AI and III only
- BII and IV only
- CI, II and III only
- DIII and IV only
Correct answer
A. I and III only
Step-by-step solution
Conservation strategies are broadly classified into in situ (on-site) and ex situ (off-site) conservation. Ex situ conservation involves protecting endangered species of plants and animals outside their natural habitats. Examples include botanical gardens, zoological parks, wildlife safari parks, seed banks, and cryopreservation techniques. In situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitats. Examples include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and sacred groves. From th