AIIMS 2015
- Exam
- AIIMS
- Year
- 2015
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Biodiversity and its Conservation
AIIMS 2015 · Botany · Biodiversity and its Conservation
One out of the following is not responsible for biodiversity loss.
One out of the following is not responsible for biodiversity loss.
Options
- AAlien species invasion
- BCo-extinction
- CEx-situ conservation
- DDeforestation
Correct answer
C. Ex-situ conservation
Step-by-step solution
Ex-situ conservation is not responsible for biodiversity loss, rather it is a method of conservation of biodiversity. It conserves selected rare plants/animals in places outside their natural homes.
Alien species invasion, co-extinction and deforestation result in extinction of many species and loss of biodiversity.