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Which of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

APeriyar National Park

BNilgiri Biosphere Reserve

CBotanical gardens and gene banks

DSilent Valley National Park

Answer:

C. Botanical gardens and gene banks

Read Explanation:

  • Ex-situ conservation involves preserving components of biodiversity outside their natural habitat, e.g., zoos, seed banks, cryopreservation, and botanical gardens.


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