With regard to ‘Project Tiger’, which one of the following statements

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.
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
Project Tiger is a conservation programme launched in India to protect the Bengal tiger. Let’s examine each statement:
– (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.
Project Tiger is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). It has significantly contributed to the increase in India’s tiger population since its inception. The presence of tiger reserves in diverse geographical regions, including the Northeast, is vital for the species’ survival across its range.