Wildlife safari parks are example of-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Ex situ Conservation
Conservation is of two kinds. In situ (on site) conservation protects a species in its own natural habitat. Ex situ (off site) conservation takes a threatened species out of its habitat and keeps it in a special place where it gets care.
Option (1) Ex situ Conservation — Correct. Wildlife safari parks, zoological parks and botanical gardens keep animals and plants away from their natural habitat.
Option (2) In situ conservation — Incorrect. In situ conservation uses national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves and sacred groves, where species live in their own habitat.
Option (3) Biodiversity hot spots — Incorrect. Hotspots are natural regions with very high species richness and endemism, chosen for in situ protection.
Option (4) Sacred groves — Incorrect. These are forest patches protected by communities for religious reasons, an in situ method.
NCERT Extract:
How Do We Conserve Biodiversity? – …
