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Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation ?
A
Sanctuary
B
Botanical garden
C
Biosphere reserve
D
National park
Detailed Solution
In-situ (on-site) conservation is the protection of species in their natural habitats, so that the whole ecosystem is protected.
It includes national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, hotspots and sacred groves.
Ex-situ (off-site) conservation is the protection of threatened animals and plants outside their natural habitats, in places where they receive special care.
It includes botanical gardens, zoological parks, wildlife safari parks, seed banks, gene banks and cryopreservation.
A botanical garden maintains plants away from their natural habitat, so it is a method of ex-situ conservation.
So the one not included under in-situ conservation is the botanical garden.
It includes national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, hotspots and sacred groves.
Ex-situ (off-site) conservation is the protection of threatened animals and plants outside their natural habitats, in places where they receive special care.
It includes botanical gardens, zoological parks, wildlife safari parks, seed banks, gene banks and cryopreservation.
A botanical garden maintains plants away from their natural habitat, so it is a method of ex-situ conservation.
So the one not included under in-situ conservation is the botanical garden.