Question

In which of the following, both pairs have correct combination?

• A. In situ conservation : Seed Bank Ex situ conservation : National Park
• B. In situ conservation : Tissue culture Ex situ conservation : Sacred groves
• C. In situ conservation : National Park Ex situ conservation : Botanical Garden
• D. In situ conservation : Cryopreservation Ex situ conservation : Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In situ conservation : National Park Ex situ conservation : Botanical Garden

Answer 2

In situ (on site) conservation is conservation and protection of the whole ecosystem and its biodiversity at all levels, in order to protect the threatened species. Two in situ methods are being used to save biodiversity viz., hot spots and protected areas. Protected areas include national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves and sacred groves. Ex situ (off site) conservation is conservation of selected rare plants/animals in places outside their natural homes. Ex situ conservation includes offsite collections, seed banks, gene banks, in vitro fertilization, cryopreservation techniques and tissue culture.