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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
6. Evaluate the various measures initiated towards tiger conservation and protection in India which has resulted in steady increase in population of tigers. What are the key learnings from these measures towards conservation efforts of other species? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary was notified as a tiger reserve May 16, 2022, after a nod by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in July 2021. It is now India’s 52nd tiger reserve and Rajasthan’s fourth, after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various measures towards tiger conservation and key learnings from these measures.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding the increase in tiger population in India.
Body:
First, write about the various steps taken in order to conserve the tiger species – Amendment of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Constitution of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), project Tiger” and “Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats” and International cooperations etc.
Next, evaluate the successes and limitations of the above measures.
Next, mention the key learnings from the successes above which can be replicated in the conservation efforts of other species.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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