SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 47

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1973.

• Project Tiger is a conservation initiative launched in April 1973 by the Government of India under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• The project started with nine tiger reserves spanning 9,115 square kilometres, aimed at reducing threats to tigers, such as habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict.
• This had grown to 55 reserves in various states, with a total area of 78,135.956 km² or 2.38% of India's land area.
• Kailash Sankhala, a renowned wildlife conservationist, was appointed as the first director of the project.
• The program focuses on preserving tiger habitats, minimizing human interference, and combating poaching to ensure the long-term survival of this iconic species.