UPPCS 2020 Pre

With reference to the detailed report of Tiger Census 2018 released by Government of India in July 2020, which of the following Statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. India has 70% of total global tiger's population.
  2. Nearly 30% of India's tigers live outside tiger reserve.
Verified Answer
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 both
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

According to the Tiger Census 2018 report, India accounts for about 70% of the world's tiger population, and approximately 30% of India's tigers live outside protected tiger reserves. Both statements are correct.