Which of the following is not an example of ex-situ conservation? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.National park
2.Zoo
3.Wildlife sanctuary
4.Biosphere reserve
5.Botanical garden
A2 & 3 only
B3, 4 & 5 only
C1, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct
D2, 4 & 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3 & 4 only
Explanation
In-situ conservation protects species within their natural habitats, and these three are not examples of ex-situ methods.
A national park conserves wildlife in its own natural surroundings, making it in-situ.
A wildlife sanctuary likewise protects species in place, so it is in-situ conservation.
A biosphere reserve safeguards whole ecosystems on site, again an in-situ approach.
A zoo and a botanical garden, by contrast, keep animals and plants away from their habitats, which is ex-situ conservation.
Gene banks and seed banks are further examples of ex-situ preservation.
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