With reference to Tiger Reserves in India, consider the following statements: They aim to conserve both the habitat and prey base of a tiger. Sariska is the first tiger reserve in India. Project Tiger aims for in-situ conservation of wild tigers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Tiger Reserves in India, consider the following statements:
1. They aim to conserve both the habitat and prey base of a tiger.
2. Sariska is the first tiger reserve in India.
3. Project Tiger aims for in-situ conservation of wild tigers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: Tiger Reserves are areas of protection for tigers. They aim to conserve the habitat to ensure a viable population of the tigers along with their prey base in their habitat.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka is the first tiger reserve in India
Statement 3 is correct: Project Tiger is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Government of India launched in 1973. It aims for in-situ conservation of wild tigers in designated tiger reserves.

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