Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C). 31%.
Explanation:
According to data from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), around 31% of tiger deaths in India between 2012 and 2018 were caused by poaching and electrocution. These illegal activities have significantly impacted the tiger population despite conservation efforts.
Information Booster:
- The NTCA was established in 2005 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, to oversee tiger conservation in India.
- Project Tiger, launched in 1973, has played a crucial role in increasing tiger numbers in India.
- The All India Tiger Estimation 2018 recorded 2,967 tigers, making India home to over 70% of the world's tiger population.
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