Consider the following statements about Tiger Reserves in India:

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Question

Consider the following statements about Tiger Reserves in India:

I. Karnataka has the highest number of tigers as per the latest census.

II. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh is the largest by area.

III. Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is located in Telangana.

Identify the INCORRECT statements.

  1. A. II only
  2. B. I and II only
  3. C. I and III only (Correct answer)
  4. D. II and III only

Correct Answer

Option C — I and III only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and III only.

Key Points

  • INCORRECT: I — Madhya Pradesh (not Karnataka) has the highest tiger count.
  • III — Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is in Chhattisgarh, not Telangana.
  • Statement II about Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam being largest by area is correct.

Topics covered: Tiger Conservation