Tiger Reserves & Project Tiger — Set 3

Correct Answer: B. The Jungle Book

Kanha Tiger Reserve is widely believed to be the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. The reserve is set in the Maikal range of the Satpura Hills in Madhya Pradesh. Kanha is also credited with saving the barasingha (swamp deer) from extinction.

Correct Answer: C. Maharajas of Jaipur

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was historically a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur. It became a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and a tiger reserve in 1973. Today it is one of the most visited tiger reserves in India, known for tigers being frequently sighted in the open.

Correct Answer: B. Periyar

Periyar Tiger Reserve is located around the Periyar National Park in Idukki district of Kerala. It is centred on the Periyar Lake, an artificial reservoir. The reserve is known for boat cruises that offer wildlife viewing and is a popular ecotourism destination.

Correct Answer: C. Namdapha

Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh is one of the largest tiger reserves in India, covering over 1,985 sq km as core area. It is part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. Namdapha is the only park in the world to have four apex predators: tiger, leopard, snow leopard, and clouded leopard.

Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh had the maximum tiger population of 785 tigers according to the 2022 All India Tiger Estimation. It was followed by Karnataka (563) and Uttarakhand (560). Madhya Pradesh has consistently been the top state in tiger population.

Correct Answer: B. Alwar

Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. It was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. Sariska became infamous when all its tigers disappeared by 2004-2005 due to poaching, but was saved by a successful reintroduction program.

Correct Answer: D. Nagarhole

Nagarhole was not among the original nine tiger reserves established in 1973. The original nine were Bandipur, Corbett, Kanha, Manas, Melghat, Palamau, Ranthambore, Simlipal, and Sundarbans. Nagarhole was added to the tiger reserve network later.

Correct Answer: B. 2009

Tiger reintroduction in Panna Tiger Reserve began in 2009 after the reserve lost all its tigers due to poaching. Tigers were brought from Kanha and Bandhavgarh tiger reserves. The reintroduction was highly successful with tigers now breeding naturally in Panna.

Correct Answer: D. All of the above

The correct answer is 'All of the above'. All of the above correctly answers the question about which international organisation provides global framework for tiger conservation that india is part of. 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: B. Bihar

Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in the West Champaran district of Bihar, bordering Nepal. It is the only tiger reserve in Bihar and part of the larger Terai Arc Landscape. The reserve is named after the sage Valmiki who is believed to have composed the Ramayana in this region.