Select the correct statement about biodiversity.
The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals.
Large scale planting of $Bt$ cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity.
Western ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.
Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.
In the following in each set a conservation approach and an example of method of conservation are given
($a$) In situ conservation - Biosphere Reserve
($b$) Ex situ conservation - Sacred groves
($c$) In situ conservation - Seed bank
($d$) Ex situ conservation - Cryopreservation
Select the option with correct match of approach and method
The type of conservation in which the threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care is called
Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile condition for long periods using
Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hot spots?
Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for