Q3 / 294 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Biodiversity and its Conservation

Cryopreservation, seed bank, gene bank and wild safari parks are the methods of

  • Correct answer
    A
    ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
  • B
    in-situ conservation of biodiversity
  • C
    collection of different types of soil
  • D
    taxonomical aids

Solution

Ex-situ conservation literally means 'off-site conservation'. It is the process of protecting an endangered species, variety or breed of plant or animal outside its natural habitat. Threatened plant or animal is taken out from its natural habitat and placed in special setting, where they can be protected and given special care.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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