Which one of the following is NOT an example of "Ex-Situ" biodiversity conservation efforts in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Wildlife Sanctuary
In-situ conservation (“on site”) protects plants and animals in their natural habitat; ex-situ conservation (“off site”) protects them away from their natural habitat, under human care.
Option (1) Zoo — Ex-situ (Incorrect). Animals are kept and bred in captivity, away from the wild.
Option (2) Botanical Garden — Ex-situ (Incorrect). Plants from many regions are grown in a garden for conservation and study.
Option (3) Gene Bank — Ex-situ (Incorrect). Seeds, pollen, gametes and tissues are stored at very low temperature in a laboratory.
Option (4) Wildlife Sanctuary — In-situ (Correct). Wild animals are protected in their own forest or grassland, like national parks and biosphere reserves.