In 2021, India recorded 127 tiger deaths, with Madhya Pradesh having the highest number of fatalities, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
India recorded the highest number of Tiger deaths in 2021. Consider the following in relation to this :
Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2022 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Key wildlife conservation projects and programs (e.g., Project Tiger, Project Elephant))
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