Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
- ABiosphere Reserve
- BBotanical GardenCorrect
- CNational Park
- DWildlife Sanctuary
Explanation
The correct answer is B because conservation methods are divided into two types: in-situ and ex-situ.
In-situ conservation involves protecting species within their natural habitats. Biosphere Reserves, National Parks, and Wildlife Sanctuaries are all examples of in-situ conservation because the flora and fauna are protected where they naturally live.
Ex-situ conservation involves protecting species outside their natural habitats. A Botanical Garden is an ex-situ site because plants are taken from their original locations and grown in a controlled, man-made environment for research or preservation. Therefore, it is not an in-situ method.
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