Question

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I: Endemism and accelerated habitat loss are characteristics of biodiversity hotspots.
• Statement II: Gene bank is an in-situ method of biodiversity conservation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

विकल्प

• Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect.

• Statement I is incorrect, but statement II is correct.

• Both statements I and statement II are correct.

• Both statements I and statement II are incorrect.

Answer 1

Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect.

Explanation:

• Statement I is true, however, Statement II is false. Biodiversity 'hotspots' are areas with a high degree of endemism and a high level of species richness, as well as areas with accelerated habitat loss.
• Statement II is inaccurate and can be changed because the gene bank is an ex-situ approach of biodiversity conservation. Ex-situ conservation refers to the preservation of all live species in artificial habitats that are comparable to their natural home. In-situ conservation, on the other hand, refers to the preservation of all living species, particularly wild and endangered species, in their natural habitats and environments.