The places meant for conservation

Question:

The places meant for conservation of biodiversity in their natural habitat are

(i) Zoological garden

(ii) Botanical garden

(iii) Wildlife sanctuary

(iv) National park

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv)

(d) (i) and (iv)

Solution:

(c) Wildlife sanctuary, national parks are in situ conservation methods of biodiversity. These places are meant for conservation of species in their

natural habitat.

The other options, i.e. zoological and botanical gardens are ex situ conservation methods. These places conserve the species outside its natural

habitat.

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