With reference to the detailed report of Tiger Census 2018 released by the Government of India in July 2020, which of the following Statement(s) is/are correct? 1. India has 75% of the total global tiger population. 2. Nearly 35% of India's tigers live outside the tiger reserve. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

With reference to the detailed report of Tiger Census 2018 released by the Government of India in July 2020, which of the following Statement(s) is/are correct? 1. India has 75% of the total global tiger population. 2. Nearly 35% of India's tigers live outside the tiger reserve. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Correct Answer 1 and 2 both

The correct answer is 1 and 2 both.

 Key Points

  • The Tiger census reported 2976 tigers which are 75% of the global tiger population, Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
  • According to the results of the Tiger census, the total count of tigers has risen to 2,967 from 2,226 in 2014.
  • Around 35% of the population is still outside tiger reserves. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.

 Important Points

  • Madhya Pradesh saw the highest number of tigers (526) followed by Karnataka (524) and Uttarakhand (442).
  • India has achieved the target of doubling the tiger count four years ahead of the deadline of 2022.

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