Tiger Reserves & Project Tiger — Set 1
Forest & Wildlife · टाइगर रिजर्व और प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर · Questions 1–10 of 200
In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?
Correct Answer: B. 1973
Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It began with 9 tiger reserves covering about 16,339 sq km. It is one of the most successful wildlife conservation programmes in the world.
Which was the first tiger reserve established under Project Tiger in 1973?
Correct Answer: B. Jim Corbett
Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand was the first tiger reserve established under Project Tiger in 1973. It is located in the Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts. The reserve was named after the famous hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.
What was India's tiger population according to the 2022 All India Tiger Estimation?
Correct Answer: B. 3,167
The 2022 All India Tiger Estimation recorded 3,167 tigers in India, released in 2023. This made India home to over 75% of the world's wild tiger population. The count increased from 2,967 in 2018, showing successful conservation.
How many tiger reserves does India have as of 2024?
Correct Answer: C. 53
India has 53 tiger reserves as of 2024, spread across 18 states. The latest additions include Veerangana Durgavati in Madhya Pradesh and Ratapani. These reserves cover approximately 75,000 sq km of tiger habitat.
Which body administers Project Tiger at the national level?
Correct Answer: B. National Tiger Conservation Authority
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) administers Project Tiger at the national level. It was established in 2005 following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force. NTCA operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which state has the highest number of tiger reserves in India?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tiger reserves in India with 7 reserves including Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, Panna, Sanjay-Dubri, and Veerangana Durgavati. It is also called the 'Tiger State of India'. The state also had the highest tiger count of 785 in 2022.
Which tiger reserve is known for the successful reintroduction of tigers after local extinction?
Correct Answer: B. Sariska
Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is known for the successful reintroduction of tigers after all its tigers disappeared around 2004-2005. Tigers were reintroduced from Ranthambore starting in 2008. The reintroduction programme has been largely successful with tigers now breeding in Sariska.
In which state is Nagarhole Tiger Reserve located?
Correct Answer: C. Karnataka
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve (also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park) is located in Karnataka. It forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Wayanad. The Nagarhole-Bandipur corridor is one of the most critical tiger corridors in India.
Which tiger reserve is the smallest in India by area?
Correct Answer: C. Bor
Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is one of the smallest tiger reserves in India. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh is often cited as the smallest among the more recently declared ones. Both are under 600 sq km in total area.
The Nagarhole and Bandipur tiger reserves together form a critical wildlife corridor in which region?
Correct Answer: C. Nilgiri Hills
The Nagarhole and Bandipur tiger reserves together form a critical corridor in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. This corridor connects Karnataka's forests with Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Wayanad in Kerala. It is part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, one of the most important tiger landscapes in Asia.