Which of the following Indian states has the maximum number of tiger reserves?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
· Madhya Pradesh currently has the maximum number of tiger reserves in India.
· Often referred to as the " Tiger State of India," it plays a pivotal role in tiger conservation.
· As of recent data (2023-24), Madhya Pradesh is home to 7 Tiger Reserves, including the newly notified Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
· The other reserves in MP are Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Satpura, and Sanjay-Dubri.
Information Booster:
· According to the Status of Tigers 2022 report, Madhya Pradesh has the highest tiger population in the country (785 tigers).
· Project Tiger was launched by the Government of India in 1973 to conserve tigers.
· Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand has the highest tiger density among individual reserves.
· India is home to approximately 75% of the global wild tiger population.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Andhra Pradesh (Option a)
· Contains the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, which is the largest tiger reserve in India by area.
(b) Tamil Nadu (Option b)
· Has 5 tiger reserves, including Mudumalai, Anamalai, Kalakad-Mundanthurai, Sathyamangalam, and Srivilliputhur-Megamalai.
· Sathyamangalam received the TX2 award for doubling its tiger population.
(d) West Bengal (Option d)
· Famous for the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, known for the unique Royal Bengal Tigers that are adapted to mangrove habitats and swimming.
· Also houses the Buxa Tiger Reserve.