The largest tiger reserve in India is:

Correct option is C

The largest tiger reserve in India is Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It covers an area of approximately 3,728 square kilometers.

Explanation:
● The Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is spread across the Nallamala Hills.
● It was declared a tiger reserve in 1983 under the Project Tiger initiative.
● The reserve is home to diverse wildlife, including Bengal tigers, leopards, and Indian giant squirrels.
● The Krishna River flows through the reserve, enhancing its biodiversity.
● Its large area and dense forest make it crucial for tiger conservation.
● The reserve also includes the famous Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and Srisailam temples.

Information Booster:
● Project Tiger was launched in 1973 to protect Bengal tigers and their habitats.
● India has 53 tiger reserves as of 2023, covering over 75,000 square kilometers.
● Other large tiger reserves include Simlipal (Odisha) and Sundarbans (West Bengal).
● Corbett Tiger Reserve, established in 1936, is the oldest in India.
● India hosts about 70% of the world's tiger population.

Additional Information:

• (A) Pench: Located in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
• (B) Corbett: India’s oldest tiger reserve
• (D) Manas: A UNESCO World Heritage site, smaller in size compared to Nagarjuna.