Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life Question 46
Question: One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that [CBSE PMT 2005]
Options:
A) They provide a beautiful area for recreation
B) One can observe tropical plants there
C) They allow ex-situ conservation of germ plasm
D) They provide the natural habitat for wild life
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The wildlife is protected in their natural habitat.
This is called as in-situ conservation.
But when wild life is allowed to develop under protection, in areas, than natural habitats such as zoos, botanical gardens etc.
This is called as ex-situ conservation.