Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity and Conservation
Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation ?
A
National Park
B
Sanctuary
C
Botanical garden
D
Biosphere reserve
Answer
Botanical garden
Explanation
Solution
ln-situ conservation means 'on-site conservation'. In situ conservation is the protection and management of important components of biological diversity through a network of protected areas. Botanical gardens come under Ex situ conservation which is a conservation outside the natural habitats of plants by perpetuating sample populations.