Question

Arrange the following Indian Wildlife projects chronologically.
A. Project Elephant
B. Inter Continental Translocation of Wild Cheetahs in Kuno National Park
C. Project Tiger
D. Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. C, A, D, B
• B. C, A, B, D
• C. A, C, D, B
• D. A, C, B, D

Hint:

Project Tiger (73) and Project Elephant (92) are the two most frequently asked conservation dates in Indian geography.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Wildlife conservation in India has seen the launch of species-specific projects to prevent extinction and manage habitats. These projects have been introduced sequentially as ecological needs were identified.

Step 1: Identifying the Project Years.

• C. Project Tiger: Launched in 1973 at Jim Corbett National Park to ensure a viable population of Bengal tigers.
• A. Project Elephant: Launched in 1992 to provide financial and technical support to wildlife management efforts for wild Asian elephants.
• D. Asiatic Lion Conservation Project: While lion conservation started early in Gujarat, the specific modern "Asiatic Lion Conservation Project" under the Ministry was formally launched in 2018.
• B. Cheetah Translocation (Kuno): The first batch of Cheetahs from Namibia was brought to Kuno National Park in September 2022.

Step 2: Arranging the Order.
Chronological order: 1973 (C) $\rightarrow$ 1992 (A) $\rightarrow$ 2018 (D) $\rightarrow$ 2022 (B).

Step 3: Conclusion.
The sequence is C, A, D, B.