Question

In the following in each set a conservation approach and an example of method of conservation are given

(a) In situ conservation - Biosphere Reserve

(b) Ex situ conservation - Sacred groves

(c) In situ conservation - Seed bank

(d) Ex situ conservation - Cryopreservation

Select the option with correct match of approach and method:

(1) (a) and (b)

(2) (a) and (c)

(3) (a) and (d)

(4) (b) and (d)

Comments

Biodiversity and conservation, biodiversity conservation

Answer 1

Ans: (3) (a) and (d)

Sol. In-situ conservation - Biosphere reserve 

Ex-situ conservation - Cryopreservation 

Hence (a) & (d) are correct. 

Seed banks - Ex-situ conservation 

Sacred groves - In-situ conservation