Project _____ is the world’s first inter-continental large wild carnivore translocation project.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: Cheetah.
Explanation:
- Project Cheetah: This is the world's first inter-continental translocation project for large wild carnivores. Under this initiative, cheetahs have been brought to India from African nations (Namibia and South Africa).
- Objective: To re-establish the cheetah population in India—which was declared extinct in the country in 1952—and to revitalize the ecosystem.
- Location: These cheetahs have been released into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
Key Facts Related to the Project:
- Phase 1: On September 17, 2022, 8 cheetahs were brought from Namibia.
- Phase 2: In February 2023, 12 additional cheetahs were brought from South Africa.
- Distinguishing Feature: The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
- Question: In which National Park in India have the cheetahs been housed?
- Answer: Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
- Question: In which year was the cheetah declared extinct in India?
- Answer: 1952.
- Question: When was 'Project Tiger' launched in India?
- Answer: April 1, 1973.