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Published on: August 12, 2026
Assertion: For maximum protection certain ‘biodiversity hotspots’ are made.
Reason: It is a method of in situ conservation.
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B
Assertion: True
Biodiversity hotspots are identified for maximum conservation priority.
Reason: True
Protecting hotspots is a form of in situ conservation (protection in natural habitat).
Explanation
The reason is correct, but it does not explain why hotspots are selected (which is due to high endemism and threat levels).
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