- A Recording the chemical taxonomy of organisms studied
- B Identifying species mainly with a dichotomous key
- C Storing preserved and pressed plant specimens for reference
- D Maintaining live wild animals for study and conservation
Correct answer: D. Maintaining live wild animals for study and conservation
Explanation: Zoological parks (zoos) maintain live animals in a safe, protected environment, allowing the public to see them and researchers to study their biology and behaviour.
Concept context
Biodiversity, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, the taxonomic hierarchy, and taxonomic aids like herbaria and botanical gardens. The foundational first chapter of NCERT Biology.