Q29 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Cancelled) · Botany
Which of the following is an in situ conservation method ?
- Correct answerASacred Groves
- BWildlife Safari Parks
- CBotanical Gardens
- DSeed Banks
Solution
In situ conservation involves the protection of species in their natural habitats. Sacred groves are tracts of forest that are protected by local communities due to religious and cultural beliefs, making them an example of in situ conservation.
Ex situ conservation involves the protection of species outside their natural habitats. Wildlife safari parks, botanical gardens, and seed banks are examples of ex situ conservation, where plants and animals are kept in specially managed environments.
Answer: Sacred Groves
Ex situ conservation involves the protection of species outside their natural habitats. Wildlife safari parks, botanical gardens, and seed banks are examples of ex situ conservation, where plants and animals are kept in specially managed environments.
Answer: Sacred Groves
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.