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Question

In National Parks, Genetic diversity is maintained by

  1. In-situ conservation
  2. Ex-situ conservation
  3. Genepool
  4. None of the above

Answer:

Option A: In-situ conservation

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “In-situ conservation”.

National Parks are an example of in-situ conservation areas where natural habitats are preserved, allowing species to live, breed, and thrive, thereby maintaining the genetic diversity of the ecosystem.