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Which of the following is an in situ conservation method?

  1. A.Sacred Groves✓
  2. B.Wildlife Safari Parks
  3. C.Botanical Gardens
  4. D.Seed Banks

Correct Answer

(A) Sacred Groves

Solution & Explanation

Answer: (1) Sacred Groves. [option A] Solution: Sacred groves are tracts of forest given total protection within their natural habitat, making them an in situ (on-site) conservation method. Wildlife safari parks (2) and botanical gardens (3) house species removed from their natural habitats, and seed banks (4) store seeds off-site, so all three are ex situ methods. NCERT: NCERT Class XII Biology, Ch 13 Biodiversity and Conservation, p.225, lines 9-11: "tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Such sacred groves are found in Khasi and Jaintia Hills..." (under the In situ conservation heading); contrast p.225, lines 16-19: "Ex situ Conservation ... Zoological parks, botanical gardens and wildlife safari parks serve this purpose."

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