Question

What is called for the natural habitats under in-situ conservation?

(a) Unprotected areas

(b) Depleted areas

(c) Exploited areas

(d) Protected areas

This question was posed to me in semester exam.

The doubt is from Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Threats and Conservation of Biodiversity topic in section Biodiversity of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Protected areas

Easiest explanation: In-situ conservation is one of the types of biodiversity conservation. In-situ conservation involves protection of flora and fauna within its natural habitat. The four types of protected areas are as follows, a) Biosphere reserves, b) National parks, c) Wildlife sanctuaries, d) Gene sanctuaries.