GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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When (year) was tiger declared as national animal?
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1973
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1972
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1980
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1993
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Bengal Tiger was declared as the National Animal of India in April 1973, with the initiation of Project Tiger, to protect the tigers in India.
Detailed explanation-2: -The combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger its pride of place as the national animal of India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Till 1972, Lion was the national animal of India. Later on it was replaced by the Tiger. The combination of stamina, strength, agility and tremendous power has made the tiger as the national animal of India.
Detailed explanation-4: -The national animal of India, the Royal Bengal Tiger, (Panthera tigris tigris) is the pride of Indian forests.
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