Which of the following is an in situ conservation method ?
- Seed Banks
- Sacred Groves
- Botanical Gardens
- Wildlife Safari Parks
Answer
(2) Sacred Groves
Solution
In situ conservation ⇒ protection of species in their natural habitat (e.g. biodiversity hotspots, national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, sacred groves).
Ex situ conservation ⇒ protection outside the natural habitat (e.g. seed banks, botanical gardens, zoological parks, wildlife safari parks).
∴ Sacred groves are an in situ conservation method.
Answer: (2)