Q. With reference to tiger conservation and tribal communities, consider the following statements: - The Soliga tribes worship tigers and have a temple dedicated to them.
- The Soliga tribes were the first to have their forest rights recognized in a tiger reserve in India.
- In 2018, the tiger population in BRT Tiger Reserve was reported to be 86.
- The Soliga tribes practice sustainable harvesting of forest produce, leaving a portion for wildlife.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
All four
Notes: - The Soliga tribes worship tigers and have a temple dedicated to them: True, they regard tigers as sacred and have cultural rituals associated with them.
- The Soliga tribes were the first to have their forest rights recognized in a tiger reserve in India: True, they achieved this landmark recognition through a court judgment.
- In 2018, the tiger population in BRT Tiger Reserve was reported to be 86: True, this figure reflects an increase from previous counts.
- The Soliga tribes practice sustainable harvesting of forest produce, leaving a portion for wildlife: True, this practice demonstrates their commitment to biodiversity conservation.
Thus, all four statements are correct.