Question 1

In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which was the first tiger reserve established under Project Tiger in 1973?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What was India's tiger population according to the 2022 All India Tiger Estimation?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How many tiger reserves does India have as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which body administers Project Tiger at the national level?

Accepted Answer

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.

Tiger Reserves & Project Tiger — Set 1