Ex-situ Conservation — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following are considered ex-situ conservation methods? 1. National Parks 2. Botanical Gardens 3. Wildlife Sanctuaries 4. Seed Banks 5. Zoological Parks Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding ex-situ conservation in India: 1. The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is primarily involved in in-situ conservation of crop wild relatives. 2. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) regulates zoos and promotes conservation breeding programs for endangered species. 3. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, directly mandates the establishment of national seed banks for all plant species. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Cryopreservation is a technique primarily used in ex-situ conservation. What is its main characteristic?
Which of the following international agreements or strategies specifically addresses ex-situ conservation as a key component? 1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 3. Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Conservation Continuum Framework' as applied to ex-situ conservation?