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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(b)
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
– (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.