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Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of ex‑situ conservation?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · Biology · Biodiversity and Conservation
  1. Provides a controlled environment for breeding endangered species
  2. Serves as a genetic bank for future reintroduction
  3. Contributes to restoration of natural habitat ecosystems
  4. Allows researchers to study disease resistance in isolated populations
Answer
Contributes to restoration of natural habitat ecosystems

The correct answer is Contributes to restoration of natural habitat ecosystems — Select option C as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the primary benefits of ex‑situ conservation: controlled breeding, genetic bank, research opportunities.
  2. Compare each option to these benefits.
  3. Recognise that option C refers to ecosystem restoration, which is a benefit of in‑situ conservation, not ex‑situ.
  4. Select option C as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Assuming ex‑situ conservation also restores natural habitats

Concept tested: Ex‑situ conservation benefits

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