ECOLOGY
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Preserves the species outside of their natural habitat such as in zoos and botanical parks.
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Preserves the species within their natural habitat such as in national parks, permanent forest reserves and marine parks.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The process of protecting an endangered plant or animal species in its natural habitat is commonly known as in situ conservation. On the other hand, ex situ conservation is the relocation of endangered or rare species from their natural habitats to protected areas equipped for their protection and preservation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ex situ conservation is the technique of conservation of all levels of biological diversity outside their natural habitats through different techniques like zoo, captive breeding, aquarium, botanical garden, and gene bank.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biodiversity can be conserved by: Preventing the cutting of trees. Putting a ban on hunting of animals. Efficient utilisation of natural resources. Protected areas should be developed for animals where no human activities are allowed.