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There is a type of conservation of genetic resources through their maintenance within natural or man made ecosystem.
a. Which type of conservation is this?
b. Give the importance of the protected areas and the divisions involved in this.

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a. In-situ conservation
b. The areas of land or sea which are meant for the protection and maintenance of biodiversity, natural resources etc. Divisions - National parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Cultural landscapes, Natural monuments etc.
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