. Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation ?
A) National Park
B) Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Seed Bank
D) Sacred groves
Answers
Answer:
THE ANSWER IS (B)
Explanation:
Ex-situ: The conservation of elements of biodiversity out of the context of their natural habitats is referred to as ex-situ conservation. Zoos, botanical gardens and seed banks are all example of ex-situ conservation.
Answer:
C) Seed bank
Explanation:
Ex-situ conservation is the preservation of samples of biological origin outside their natural habitats. This involves conservation of genetic resources as well as wild and cultivated species. A seed bank stores seeds as a source for planting in case seed reserves elsewhere are destroyed. It is a type of gene bank. The seeds stored may be food crops or those of rare species to protect biodiversity. Whereas in-situ conservation is the conservation and maintenance of samples of living organisms in their natural habitat. Wild life sanctuary, sacred groves and national park are examples of in-situ conservation.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.