Project Tiger & Elephant — Set 5

Correct Answer: B. 1973

Project Tiger was launched in 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure. It was initiated to protect the Royal Bengal Tiger from extinction. The project started with nine tiger reserves.

Correct Answer: B. Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand was the first site for the launch of Project Tiger in 1973. It is India's oldest national park, established in 1936. The park is named after the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.

Correct Answer: C. 1992

Project Elephant was launched in 1992 to provide financial and technical support to wildlife management efforts for elephants. It focuses on the protection of elephants, their habitats, and migratory corridors. It also works to reduce man-elephant conflict.

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is often called the 'Tiger State' of India because it has the highest tiger population and six tiger reserves. These include Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Satpura, and Sanjay-Dubri. Tiger conservation is a key priority for the state's forest department.

Correct Answer: B. Elephant

The Elephant was declared the National Heritage Animal of India in 2010. This was done to increase awareness and protection for elephants. The elephant has deep cultural and religious significance in Indian history.

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi

The NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, based in New Delhi. It was established in 2005 to strengthen tiger conservation efforts. It provides oversight and guidelines for all tiger reserves in India.

Correct Answer: B. Sundarbans

The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve is famous for its unique mangrove forests and swimming tigers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve. It is the only mangrove forest in the world that supports a significant tiger population.

Correct Answer: B. A narrow strip of land used by elephants to move between habitats

Elephant corridors are vital passage ways that allow elephants to migrate between larger forest patches. Protecting these corridors is a main goal of Project Elephant to prevent isolation and conflict. India has over 100 identified elephant corridors.

Correct Answer: C. Karnataka

Karnataka consistently reports the largest number of wild elephants in the national elephant census. The state has several key reserves like Bandipur and Nagarhole. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve landscape is a critical habitat for these animals.

Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand

Corbett Tiger Reserve is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and is famous for its diverse flora and fauna. It remains one of the most popular wildlife destinations in India.