LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?
A
National Park
B
Botanical gardens
C
Wild life sanctuary
D
Biosphere reserves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Zoological/botanical garden is not included under in situ conservation. In India, ecologically unique and biodiversity-rich regions are legally protected by the forest authorities as biosphere reserves, national parks, and sanctuaries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ex-situ conservation: In this type of conservation the wildlife and fauna are conserved outside their natural habitat in man-made or artificial habitats. For example botanical gardens, and zoological gardens. Hence, the botanical garden is an example of in-situ conservation.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Situ conservation refers to the conservation of the plants and animals in their own habitat. These include biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuary and national parks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Shifting cultivation is not used for Ex situ plant conservation.

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