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Conservation of organisms in natural habitat is called

A

Ex situ conservation

B

In situ conservation

C

Both (I) and (2)

D

None of the above

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the conservation of organisms in their natural habitat. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The provided options are: - a) Ex-situ conservation - b) In-situ conservation - c) Both first and second - d) None of the above 3. **Defining Ex-situ Conservation**: Ex-situ conservation refers to the conservation of species outside their natural habitats. This includes practices such as maintaining species in zoos, botanical gardens, or seed banks. 4. **Defining In-situ Conservation**: In contrast, in-situ conservation is the conservation of species within their natural habitats. This means protecting the ecosystems and the natural environments where these species live. 5. **Comparing the Definitions**: Since the question specifically asks for the conservation of organisms in their natural habitat, we focus on the definition of in-situ conservation. 6. **Selecting the Correct Option**: Based on the definitions, the correct answer to the question is: - **b) In-situ conservation** ### Final Answer: The conservation of organisms in their natural habitat is called **in-situ conservation**. ---
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