Question

Sacred groves is an example of…………….conservation

Hint:

Common {In-situ} methods: National Parks, Biosphere Reserves, Sacred Groves. Common {Ex-situ} methods: Zoological Parks, Botanical Gardens, Cryopreservation.

Answer 1

Step 1: In-situ (on-site) conservation is the protection of an entire ecosystem so that the species are protected in their natural habitat.
Step 2: Sacred groves are tracts of forest that are protected through cultural or religious beliefs, often found in regions like the Khasi hills of Meghalaya or Aravalli hills of Rajasthan.
Step 3: Because the plants and animals are protected within their own natural environment, it is categorized as in-situ conservation.