Consider the following protected areas
- Bandipur
- Bhitarkanika
- Manas
- Sunderbans
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Project Tiger was launched by the Government of India in the year 1973 to save the endangered species of tiger in the country.
- Bandipur, Manas and Sunderban are declared Tiger reserve, but Bhittarkanika is not included. Hence, 1, 3 and 4 is the correct answer.