NEET Biology question

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Each question contains ASSERTION (Assertion) and REASON (Reason). Each question has the 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. **Assertion:** Offsite collections can be used to restock depleted populations, reintroduce species in the wild and restore degraded habitats. **Reason:** *In situ* conservation refers to the conservation of endangered species in their natural habitats.

Answer: (B)

Solution

Both statements are true: offsite (*ex situ*) collections can indeed be used to restock depleted populations, reintroduce species into the wild, and restore degraded habitats, and separately, *in situ* conservation is correctly defined as conservation of endangered species within their natural habitats. However,

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