Q. NTCA has given in principle approval for creation of 4 new tiger reserves in which states?- Published on 02 Mar 16a. MP, Odisha, Assam and Chhattisgarh
b. Chhattisgarh, MP, Odisha and Manipur
c. Odisha, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Meghalaya
d. None of the above
ANSWER: MP, Odisha, Assam and Chhattisgarh
National Tiger Conservation Authority has provided in principle approval for creation of new tiger reserves in MP, Odisha, Chattisgarh and Assam, in the following areas:
- Madhya Pradesh- Ratanpani
- Odisha- Sunabeda
- Chhattisgarh- Guru Ghasidas
- Orang- Assam
State governments have also been advised to send proposals for declaring Suhelwa(Uttar Pradesh), Mhadei(Goa), Srivilliputhur Grizzled Giant Squirrel/ Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuaries/ Varushanadu Valley (Tamil Nadu), Dibang (Arunachal Pradesh) and Cauveri MM Hills (Karnataka) as tiger reserves. Assessment of status of tigers, co-predators and their prey in 2014 using a precise methodology has demonstrated country wise 30 percent increase in number of tiger with estimated range of 2226 as against 1706 in 2010. NTCA and WII have identified potential bottlenecks and obstacles as well as weak links due to the presence of poor forest cover and land use other than forest and geographical barriers.
