Prelims 2014 · Environment · Question 90
The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
Answer
biosphere reserves
- (a) Biosphere reserves: These are meant to conserve biodiversity along with traditional lifestyles and sustainable human use through core, buffer, and transition zones. Verdict: Correct.
- (b) Botanical gardens: They conserve plant species ex-situ, but they are not the main strategy for conserving biodiversity together with human life systems. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (c) National parks: These are strict protected areas where human activity and habitation are generally not allowed. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (d) Wildlife sanctuaries: They protect wildlife, but they are not specifically designed to integrate biodiversity conservation with traditional human life as biosphere reserves are. Verdict: Incorrect.