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Topic In-situ conservation
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 13 years (2011–2024), peaking in 2011.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2011
- Recurs across 2 years (2011–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2011 → GEO 2024
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2024
Which one among the following is not in-situ conservation ?
- A Wildlife sanctuary
- B Botanical garden ✓
- C Biosphere reserve
- D National park
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
CSE2011
Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
- A Biosphere Reserve
- B Botanical Garden ✓
- C National Park
- D Wildlife Sanctuary
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
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