Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

When was 'Project Tiger' launched in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1973

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1973”.
Project Tiger was launched in India in 1973. It is a flagship conservation project aimed at protecting tigers and their habitats.

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