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The places where rare and threatened species of plants are reared and conserved are called
  1. Botanical garden
  2. National park
  3. Sanctuary
  4. Aviary

A
Botanical garden
B
Sanctuary
C
Aviary
D
National park
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The botanical garden is an area where cultivation of a wide variety of plants is done for the purpose of research and education. The rare and endangered plant species can also be conserved in these areas.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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