Project Tiger & Elephant — Set 6

Correct Answer: B. Ranthambore

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is one of the biggest and most famous tiger reserves in Northern India. It is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. The reserve is known for its tigers being easily seen even during the daytime.

Correct Answer: B. TX2

TX2 is a global commitment by 13 tiger range countries to double the number of wild tigers. India achieved its target four years ahead of the 2022 deadline. This international goal emphasizes habitat protection and anti-poaching measures.

Correct Answer: A. Pench

Pench Tiger Reserve is located on the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. It is named after the Pench River that flows through the reserve. The forest is famously associated with the setting of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.

Correct Answer: B. National Animal

The Bengal Tiger was declared the National Animal of India in April 1973, replacing the Lion. This change highlighted the urgent need for tiger conservation under Project Tiger. It represents the strength, agility, and grace of Indian wildlife.

Correct Answer: B. Kaziranga

Kaziranga is both a National Park and a Tiger Reserve, housing the highest density of tigers in the world according to some surveys. It is primarily famous for being the home of two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Correct Answer: B. Camera traps

While the pugmark method was used in the past, modern census rely heavily on camera trap images and statistical modeling. This provides a much more accurate and scientific estimate of tiger numbers. The data is integrated using the 'M-STrIPES' software.

Correct Answer: A. Similipal

Similipal Tiger Reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It is part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve and is known for its biodiversity. It is also a Biosphere Reserve under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere program.

Correct Answer: C. Kerala

Periyar Tiger Reserve is situated in the high ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala. It is famous for its artificial lake and its large population of Asian elephants and tigers. It is a major center for research on tiger behavior in evergreen forests.

Correct Answer: B. Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is the primary technical partner for the NTCA in conducting tiger estimations. Based in Dehradun, it trains forest staff and analyzes the field data collected. Their research is fundamental to wildlife management policies in India.

Correct Answer: C. Karnataka

Bandipur Tiger Reserve is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It was established as a tiger reserve in 1974 and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is well-connected to other famous parks like Nagarhole and Mudumalai.