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Which of the following is not an example of in situ conservation ?

A

Bioshpere reserves

B

National parks

C

Wildlife sanctuaries

D

Zoological parks

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In situ (on site) conservation is conservation and protection of the whole ecosystem and its biodiversity at all levels in order to protect the treatened species. Two methods are being used to save biodiversity, hotspots and protected areas. Protected areas include national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves and sacred forests. Zoological parks serve the purpose of ex-situ conservation.
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