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13.Biodiversity and Conservation
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One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that
A
they provide a beautiful area for recreation.
B
one can observe tropical plants there.
C
they allow ex-situ conservation of germ plasm.
D
they provide the natural habitat for wildlife.
Solution
Ex-situ conservation means off-site conservation. It is the process of protecting an endangered species of plant or animal by removing it from an unsafe or threatened habitat and placing it or part of it under the care of man. Botanical garden is one of the method of ex-situ conservation.
Standard 12
Biology
Similar Questions
Match the columns :
| Column – $I$ | Column – $II$ |
| $(A)$ Endemism | $(i)$ Khasi and Jaintia hills Maghalaya |
| $(B)$ Hotspot of India | $(ii)$ Advanced ex-situ conservation. |
| $(C)$ Sacred groves | $(iii)$ Species found in particular area only. |
| $(D)$ Cryopreservation | $(iv)$ Zoological park and botanical garden. |
| $(E)$ Ex-situ conservation | $(v)$ Western ghats. |
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