NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 40

Question: An example of ex situ conservation is [AIPMT 2014]

Options:

A) National Park

B) Seed Bank

C) Wildlife Sanctuary

D) Sacred Grove

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Ex situ or off-site conservation is the process of protecting endangered species of plants and animals outside their natural habitat. This involves the conservation of genetic resources, as well as species. Its examples included seed banks, field banks, microbial culture collection, etc.