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Q88 (CAPF/2026) Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Protected Areas

Consider the following statements regarding biodiversity conservation :
1. In situ conservation refers to conservation of species in their natural habitats.
2. Nature reserves are areas specifically designed for wildlife conservation.
3. Captive breeding of animals is an in situ conservation measure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B

Explanation

Biodiversity conservation is broadly classified into two categories:

  • In situ conservation: This method involves protecting species in their natural habitats. It includes the maintenance and recovery of viable populations in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive properties. Examples include National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, and Nature reserves. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
  • Ex situ conservation: This involves the conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. Examples include botanical gardens, zoos, seed banks, and captive breeding programs. Because captive breeding takes place in a controlled environment (like a zoo or research facility) rather than the wild, it is an ex situ measure. Thus, statement 3 is incorrect.
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