Question

Which is an example of ex situ conservation?

• A. Sacred grove
• B. Biosphere reserve
• C. National park
• D. Botanical garden

Hint:

Remember: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \textbf{In situ} &\rightarrow \text{National park, Wildlife sanctuary, Biosphere reserve, Sacred grove}\\ \textbf{Ex situ} &\rightarrow \text{Botanical garden, Zoo, Seed bank, Gene bank} \end{aligned} } \] Ex situ conservation protects organisms outside their natural habitat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Ex situ conservation involves protecting species outside their natural habitat. Examples include botanical gardens, zoological parks, seed banks, and cryopreservation of gametes and embryos, all of which maintain biodiversity away from the wild.