Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 43
Question: Which one of the following is not used for ex situ plant conservation?
Options:
A) Field gene banks
B) Seed banks
C) Shifting cultivation
D) Botanical gardens
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Shifting cultivation results into deforestation. Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference. Seed banks store seeds as a source for planting in case seed reserves elsewhere are destroyed. Field gene banks are a type of biorepository, which preserve genetic material.