Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Project Tiger was launched in 1973 because the tiger population had drastically fallen to only 1,827 from an estimated 55,000 at the turn of the century. Major threats included poaching for trade (tiger skins and bones used in traditional medicines), shrinking habitat, depletion of prey base species, and growing human population. Since India and Nepal harboured about two-thirds of the world's surviving tiger population, they became prime targets for poaching and illegal trading, pushing the tiger to the verge of extinction.

One goal it aims to achieve: Tiger conservation is viewed not only as an effort to save an endangered species but also as a means of preserving biotypes (ecosystems) of sizeable magnitude, thereby protecting overall biodiversity.

Source: Forest and Wildlife Resources, Chapter 2

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• Examiners expect two clear parts: (1) the reason/context for launching Project Tiger, and (2) at least one stated goal.
• Mention specific figures (1,827 / 55,000) — they earn marks and show textbook accuracy.
• "Biotypes of sizeable magnitude" is the exact textbook phrase for the goal; try to use it.
• Do not list all tiger reserves unless specifically asked — that wastes words here.