Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
What is ex-situ conservation?
Solution
when a species is critically endangered. special measures have to be undertaken to protect it. It might be protected in captivity, as one of the measures of protection.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
______ refers to the conservation of endangered species outside their natural habitats.
Which among the following is a TRUE statement?
What are the major factors that are responsible for the loss of biodiversity? What steps are needed to prevent them?
Match the following columns.
| Column - I | Column - II |
| (i) Dodo | (a) Africa |
| (ii) Ouagga | (b) Russia |
| (iii) Thylacine | (c) Mauritius |
| (iv) Stellar's sea cow | (d) Australia |
Choose the correct match from the following
Discuss one example, based on your day-to-day observations, showing how loss of one species may lead to the extinction of another.
List any two major causes other than anthropogenic causes of the loss of biodiversity.
Explain the concept of "co-extinction" by taking two examples.
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.
Match the species in Column I with its category in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Rare species | I. No species |
| B. Vulnerable species | II. Facing a high risk of extinction |
| C. Endangered species | III. Localised species |
| D. Extinct species | IV. Species under threat |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Which one of the following groups faces maximum threat of extinction?
