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India has 90 biosphere reserves.
India has 90 biosphere reserves.
False
Sacred groves can be found in Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.
Sacred groves can be found in Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.
True
Ex situ conservation involves protecting animals and plants within their natural habitat.
Ex situ conservation involves protecting animals and plants within their natural habitat.
False
Cryopreservation techniques are used to preserve gametes of threatened species.
Cryopreservation techniques are used to preserve gametes of threatened species.
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Seeds of different genetic strains of commercially important plants are kept in botanical gardens.
Seeds of different genetic strains of commercially important plants are kept in botanical gardens.
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Wildlife safari parks are examples of ex situ conservation.
Wildlife safari parks are examples of ex situ conservation.
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The number of biodiversity hotspots in the world is currently 34.
The number of biodiversity hotspots in the world is currently 34.
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Endemism refers to species that can be found in any region of the world.
Endemism refers to species that can be found in any region of the world.
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Biodiversity hotspots are regions with low levels of species richness and endemism.
Biodiversity hotspots are regions with low levels of species richness and endemism.
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The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka are considered biodiversity hotspots.
The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka are considered biodiversity hotspots.
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Protecting biodiversity hotspots can help reduce mass extinctions by almost 50%.
Protecting biodiversity hotspots can help reduce mass extinctions by almost 50%.
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In India, unique and biodiversity-rich regions are protected under biosphere reserves, national parks, and sanctuaries.
In India, unique and biodiversity-rich regions are protected under biosphere reserves, national parks, and sanctuaries.
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In in situ conservation, the endangered species are protected outside of their natural habitat.
In in situ conservation, the endangered species are protected outside of their natural habitat.
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Ex situ conservation methods include protective maintenance of threatened species in zoological parks and botanical gardens.
Ex situ conservation methods include protective maintenance of threatened species in zoological parks and botanical gardens.
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India has 20 biosphere reserves for biodiversity conservation.
India has 20 biosphere reserves for biodiversity conservation.
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Climate moderation is an example of an indirect benefit we receive through ecosystem services.
Climate moderation is an example of an indirect benefit we receive through ecosystem services.
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Cryopreservation of gametes is an ex situ conservation method.
Cryopreservation of gametes is an ex situ conservation method.
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Biodiversity hotspots for intensive conservation efforts include Sahara Desert and Antarctica.
Biodiversity hotspots for intensive conservation efforts include Sahara Desert and Antarctica.
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