Question

Which scheme for animal protection was launched in 1973?
A. Project Deer
B. Project Chital
C. Project Tiger
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: On April 1, 1973, the government of India launched a scheme for the protection of animals and Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during that time.

Complete answer: The scheme was launched by the then government of India from the Jim Corbett National Park situated in Uttarakhand. The first director of Project Tiger was Kailash Sankhala. This particular project’s aim is to protect the national animal of India and to increase the population of big cats in the country.

Now let us examine the options
Option A: The Eastern Swamp Deer Conservation Project is a programme whose aim is to comprehend the ecology of the eastern swamp deer and create special strategies for the conservation of their last enduring populace in India. Barasingha is a deer species which is also known as swamp deer. There is no such scheme as Project Deer in India.
Option B: There is no such scheme launched by the government of India in any year with the name Project Chital. Chital is a type of spotted deer which is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is also known as the axis deer.
Option C: Project Tiger was launched in 1973 on 1st April to increase the population of Bengal Tigers and to stem their diminishing populace as Bengal Tigers are the national animal of the country. The National Tiger Conservation Authority administers the project.
Option D: The scheme which was launched by the government of India in 1973 was Project Tiger during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: The initial reserves covered under this particular project were the Manas, Ranthambore, Jim Corbett, Bandipur, Simlipal, Palamau, Sundarbans, Melghta and Kanha public parks. As of now, somewhat more than 2 percent of the country's region is covered under this Project.