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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;
Taking threatened plants/animals out of their habitat to special care is ex-situ conservation, which is an integral component of overall Biodiversity Conservation!
Conservation of biodiversity is divided into two fundamental approaches: in-situ (on-site conservation in natural protected areas like national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves) and ex-situ (off-site conservation in zoological parks, botanical gardens, safari parks, seed banks).
The description "threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care" defines ex-situ conservation.
Ex-situ conservation is a major modality of Biodiversity conservation. Option (3) is in-situ (incorrect), Option (1) is molecular biology, Option (2) is resource management. Thus, Option (4) Biodiversity conservation is the intended correct choice.
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Semi-conservative replication relates to DNA copying mechanism, completely unrelated to ecological preservation.
Sustainable development refers to socio-economic growth that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
In-situ conservation preserves endangered organisms within their natural habitats and ecosystems (e.g., National Parks, Biosphere Reserves).
Biodiversity conservation encompasses both in-situ and ex-situ modalities aimed at protecting and preserving endangered biodiversity.
Choosing in-situ conservation without noticing that species are taken OUT of their natural habitat.
"In this approach, threatened animals and plants are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care. This is an essential branch of biodiversity conservation."
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