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Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?
Wild-life sanctuary
Botanical garden
Biosphere reserve
National park
, in-situ (on-site) conservation is an approach where the whole ecosystem is protected so that the species is preserved within its natural habitat . In India, these ecologically unique regions are legally protected as biosphere reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries . Conversely, ex-situ (off-site) conservation involves taking threatened organisms out of their natural habitats and placing them in special settings for care . The sources specifically list botanical gardens, zoological parks, and wildlife safari parks as examples of ex-situ rather than in-situ conservation .
This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Biodiversity and Conservation. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.
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