The historic convention on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as

1. CITES Convention 2. The Earth Summit
3. G-16 Summit 4. MAB Programme
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The historic Convention on Biological Diversity (‘The Earth Summit’) was held in   _____A_____ in 1992, and in a follow-up, the World Summit on Sustainable Development was held in 2002 in ____B____.
1. A: Rio de Janeiro, B: Johannesburg
2. A: Glasgow, B: Paris
3. A: Doha, B: Baku
4. A: Cali, B: Stockholm
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Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile condition for long periods using

1. Wildlife safari parks
2. On-site conservation
3. Cryopreservation
4. Botanical gardens
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Which of the following is not an ex-situ method for conservation of biodiversity?
1. Seed banks
2. Cryopreservation
3. Botanical gardens
4. Biosphere reserves
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Cryopreservation technique is used for:
1. Protection of environment
2. Protection of biodiversity hotspots
3. Preservation of gametes in viable and fertile conditions for a long period 
4. In-situ conservation
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The Earth Summit was held in:
1. Montreal, 1987 2. Kyoto, 1997
3. Rio de Janeiro, 1992 4. Johannesburg, 2002
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement A:  Sacred groves are in situ conservation sites because they protect entire ecosystems within natural landscapes.
Statement B:  Botanical gardens are ex situ conservation sites where threatened plants are conserved outside their natural habitat.

Which of the following options is correct?
1. Only A is correct
2. Only B is correct
3. Both A and B are correct
4. Neither A nor B is correct
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity | In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

1. Wildlife sanctuary

2. Seed bank

3. Sacred groves

4. National park

Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between ex situ and in situ conservation, and the situations in which they are applied?
1. Ex situ conservation involves protecting species within their natural habitats, while in situ conservation involves removing species to special facilities; ex situ is used when species are not immediately threatened, and in situ is used for critically endangered species.
2. In situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitats, while ex situ conservation involves conserving species in controlled environments like zoos or botanical gardens; in situ is used for broad ecosystem conservation, whereas ex situ is applied when a species is critically endangered and requires immediate, targeted protection.
3. Ex situ conservation and in situ conservation both involve protecting species within their natural habitats; both methods are used interchangeably for endangered species.
4. In situ conservation involves controlled environments like seed banks or zoological parks, while ex situ conservation is focused on protecting species in the wild; ex situ is used for all species under threat of extinction, and in situ for less vulnerable species.
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |  Biodiversity Conservation |
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The World Summit on sustainable development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa pledged for:
1. A significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss.
2. Declaration of more biodiversity hotspots.
3. Increase in agricultural production
4. Collection and preservation of seeds of different genetic strains of commercially important plants.
Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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NEET - 2022
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