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Which one of the following is NOT an example of 'Ex-Situ' biodiversity conservation efforts in India?

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✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> Zoo is Ex-Situ conservation where animals are kept in artificial habitats outside their natural environment.

Option 2 -> Botanical Garden is Ex-Situ conservation where plants are cultivated and preserved outside their natural habitats.

Option 3 -> Gene Bank is Ex-Situ conservation where genetic material like seeds, tissues, or DNA is preserved in controlled facilities.

Option 4 -> Wildlife Sanctuary is In-Situ conservation where species are protected within their natural habitats and ecosystems.


Hence, Wildlife Sanctuary -> It represents In-Situ conservation where biodiversity is conserved in natural habitats, unlike the other three options which involve conservation outside natural environments -> correct

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