Which of the following statements is are correct about ex situ conservation 1 nb...........

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Which of the following statements is/are correct about ex-situ conservation?

1. Ex-situ conservation helps in commercial improvement of a species through breeding activities and supply of genetically improved reproductive material.

2. Ex-situ conservation ensures the ongoing process of evolution and adaptation within their environments.

3. Captive breeding of animals with possible reintroduction into the wild is an example of ex-situ conservation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

1 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

About Ex situ conservation : Ex situ conservation literally means, "Offsite conservation ". it is the process of protecting an endangered species, variety or breed of plant or animal outside its natural habitat: for example, by removing part of the population from a threatened habitat and placing it in a new location, which may be a wild area or within the care of humans zoological parks, botanical gardens, wildlife safari parks and seed banks

Ex situ techniques are implemented in well defined situations;

to safeguard populations or individuals that are in danger of physical destruction when protection in situ is not possible
to ensure a readily available, continuous supply of reproductive material, either creating a production source or through storage

Statement one is correct : to allow commercial improvement of species through breeding act. and supply of genetically improved reproductive material.

Statement 3 is correct : captive breeding of animals is an example of ex-situ conservation.