Which one among the following is not in-situ conservation?
[amp_mcq option1=”Wildlife sanctuary” option2=”Botanical garden” option3=”Biosphere reserve” option4=”National park” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2024
In-situ conservation refers to the conservation of species within their natural habitat. Wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and national parks are all examples of in-situ conservation methods, protecting ecosystems and species within their natural environments. A botanical garden, on the other hand, is a controlled collection of plants cultivated for scientific, educational, or aesthetic purposes, representing conservation *outside* the natural habitat. This is an example of ex-situ conservation.
– In-situ conservation = in the natural habitat.
– Ex-situ conservation = outside the natural habitat.
– Wildlife sanctuary, National park, Biosphere reserve are in-situ.
– Botanical garden, Zoological park, Seed bank are ex-situ.