- (a) It was launched in India in the year 1973. This statement is correct. Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973. - (b) The objective of the Project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage. This statement correctly describes a key objective of Project Tiger. - (c) The Project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India. This is also a core objective, aiming to maintain a healthy and sustainable tiger population. - (d) There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India. This statement is incorrect. The North- Eastern region of India has several significant Tiger Reserves, including Manas, Nameri, Orang, Pakke, Namdapha, Buxa (partially in Northeast/East), Kamlang, and Dampa.
With regard to ‘Project Tiger’, which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) It was launched in India in the year 1973. (b) The objective of the Project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage. (c) The Project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India. (d) There are no Tiger Reserves in north- eastern part of India.
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2017 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Key wildlife conservation projects and programs (e.g., Project Tiger, Project Elephant))
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