Tiger Reserves & Project Tiger — Set 14
Forest & Wildlife · टाइगर रिजर्व और प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर · Questions 131–140 of 200
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: B. Krishna
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is located in the Krishna River gorge, straddling Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam dams are within or adjacent to the reserve. The rugged terrain with deep gorges provides excellent tiger habitat.
What was the key finding of the Tiger Task Force (2005) that led to major reforms in Project Tiger?
Correct Answer: C. Local communities must be central to conservation, not marginalized
The Tiger Task Force report of 2005, chaired by Sunita Narain, emphasized that local communities living around tiger reserves must be included as partners in conservation rather than treated as adversaries. It recommended addressing the livelihood needs of communities while strengthening protection. This led to a more participatory approach in Project Tiger.
Which tiger reserve declared in 2022 is in the Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: A. Ramgarh Vishdhari
Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve was declared in 2022, based in Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundi district of Rajasthan. It became Rajasthan's fourth tiger reserve. The area serves as a corridor between Ranthambore and Mukundra Hills tiger reserves.
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has been proposed for tiger reserve status. Which river is associated with it?
Correct Answer: B. Indravati
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada district of Odisha is associated with the Indravati River. It has been proposed as a tiger reserve and is part of the central Indian tiger landscape. The area is contiguous with forests of Chhattisgarh and provides tiger corridor connectivity.
Which technology has been increasingly used for anti-poaching patrols in Indian tiger reserves?
Correct Answer: B. Drones and AI-powered camera traps
Drones and AI-powered camera traps have been increasingly deployed in Indian tiger reserves for anti-poaching surveillance. Drones can cover large areas quickly and detect intruders. AI-based camera trap systems can automatically identify tigers and alert for unusual human activity in real time.
What is the significance of the Tadoba-Pench-Kanha connectivity corridor in central India?
Correct Answer: B. It allows tigers to move freely across Maharashtra and MP
The Tadoba-Pench-Kanha connectivity corridor allows tigers to move freely across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, enabling genetic exchange. This has contributed to population growth in both states. Loss of this corridor through deforestation or development would isolate tiger populations and threaten long-term viability.
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh has been proposed for tiger reserve status. It lies in which river valley?
Correct Answer: C. Dibang valley
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh, associated with the Dibang River. It has been proposed for tiger reserve status due to evidence of tiger presence in this remote Himalayan valley. The area is also home to the Mishmi hills community and rare species like the red panda.
What is 'prey base monitoring' and why is it important for tiger conservation?
Correct Answer: B. Monitoring deer and other animals that tigers eat, essential for tiger survival
Prey base monitoring involves counting deer, wild boar, gaur, and other animals that form tiger food. A healthy tiger population requires an abundant prey base — approximately 500 deer and other animals per tiger per year. Depletion of prey through poaching or disease is a major indirect threat to tigers.
Which state is known as 'Tiger State' for consistently having the highest tiger count in India?
Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is known as the 'Tiger State' for consistently having the highest tiger count. With 785 tigers in 2022 and 7-8 tiger reserves, MP leads India in tiger conservation. It is home to some of the most productive tiger landscapes in the world.
Which project, launched by the Government of India in 2019, aims to conserve and manage cheetahs reintroduced to India but also supports wider wildlife landscapes?
Correct Answer: A. Project Cheetah
Project Cheetah was formally launched in September 2022 when cheetahs were reintroduced to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. While focused on cheetahs, the project also strengthens grassland and savanna ecosystems that benefit other species. The success of Project Tiger has inspired similar conservation projects for other species.