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Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of ex‑situ conservation? a) Safeguarding endangered species against extinction b) Providing opportunities for research c) Maintaining natural habitat conditions d) Supporting breeding programs

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 12 · Biology · Biodiversity and Conservation
  1. a) Safeguarding endangered species against extinction
  2. b) Providing opportunities for research
  3. c) Maintaining natural habitat conditions
  4. d) Supporting breeding programmes
Answer
c) Maintaining natural habitat conditions

The correct answer is c) Maintaining natural habitat conditions — Choose (c) as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Define ex‑situ conservation as the preservation of species outside their natural habitat.
  2. List its direct benefits: safeguarding against extinction, providing research opportunities, and supporting breeding programmes.
  3. Compare each option with the list of benefits.
  4. Identify option (c) as the one that does not match.
  5. Choose (c) as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Thinking that maintaining natural habitat is a direct benefit of ex‑situ conservation

Concept tested: Direct benefits of ex‑situ conservation

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