Which one of the following is not a site for the in-situ method of conservation of flora?
✓ Correct answer: b) Botanical Garden
ExplanationEx Situ Conservation In Situ ConservationEx situ conservation is the preservation of biodiversity away from their natural habitats.Here, zoological or botanical parks are places where animals and plants are raised or grown.In situ conservation refers to the preservation of plants and animals in their natural environments.Environment and Ecology 479Another method of ex situ conservation is the reintroduction of an animal or plant into its former environment.For instance,This includes the establishment of:1. National parks and sanctuaries2. Biosphere reservesthe extinct Gangetic Gharial has been brought back into the rivers of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.3. Nature reserves4. Reserved and protected forests5. Preservation plots6. Reserved forestsImportant locations for ex situ conservation include seed banks, botanical, horticultural, and recreational gardens.38
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