Tiger Reserves & Project Tiger — Set 11

Correct Answer: A. Ratapani Tiger Reserve

Ratapani Tiger Reserve was declared in 2023 in the Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh around the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary. This further increased Madhya Pradesh's count of tiger reserves to 8, the highest for any state. The reserve is located near Bhopal and is known for tigers, leopards, and rock art.

Correct Answer: A. Panna

Panna Tiger Reserve is located on the Vindhyan plateau in Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. The Ken River flows through the reserve. Panna was also the site of a successful tiger reintroduction programme after its tigers were poached out around 2009.

Correct Answer: B. 2011

BRT Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka was declared a tiger reserve in 2011. It is unique because it forms a bridge between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. BRT is also the homeland of the Soliga tribal community who have rights over the landscape under the Forest Rights Act.

Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in the Kolhapur and Satara districts of Maharashtra. It is part of the Western Ghats UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Sahyadri connects with the Radhanagari and Chandoli wildlife sanctuaries.

Correct Answer: C. 2021

Guru Ghasidas National Park in Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh was declared a tiger reserve in 2021, along with the adjacent Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary. It is named after Guru Ghasidas, the founder of the Satnami movement. The reserve is contiguous with Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.

Correct Answer: C. Global Environment Facility (GEF)

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides funds for tiger conservation projects in tiger range countries including India. It works with UNDP, World Bank, and other agencies to channel resources. India has received GEF support for initiatives under Project Tiger and NTCA.

Correct Answer: B. Indravati

Indravati Tiger Reserve in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh is located on the banks of the Indravati River. It is in a region close to the Maharashtra border. The reserve covers the transition zone between the Deccan plateau and Central Indian highlands.

Correct Answer: B. About 2.3%

The correct answer is 'About 2.3%'. About 2.3% correctly answers the question about what percentage of india's geographical area is covered by tiger reserves. This is an important fact in the topic of Project Tiger and tiger reserves in India, which is regularly tested in competitive exams such as RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, UPSC, and state PSC examinations. A thorough understanding of Project Tiger and tiger reserves in India helps candidates score well in the General Knowledge section.

Correct Answer: D. 2023

Project Tiger celebrated its 50th anniversary (golden jubilee) in 2023. A special event was held in Mysuru, Karnataka, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the findings of the 2022 tiger census showing 3,167 tigers. The jubilee was a celebration of five decades of successful tiger conservation in India.

Correct Answer: A. Panna

The correct answer is Panna. The Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project poses a significant threat to Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh because the Ken River flows through the reserve and the project involves building a dam that would submerge a significant part of the reserve. Conservationists have raised serious concerns about its impact on tigers and the critically endangered gharial. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.