Question 43
MediumOriginal questionIn which year was Project Tiger launched?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Project Tiger began in 1973 with nine reserves.
It is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, a body constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act.
Project Elephant followed much later, in 1992.
Worth noting
Corbett, India's oldest national park, was one of the original nine reserves.
- Concept
- The launch of Project Tiger
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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