SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
When (year) was tiger declared as national animal?
|
|
1973
|
|
|
1972
|
|
|
1980
|
|
|
1993
|
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: -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-3: -Till 1972, the Lion was the national animal of India. The Tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia. According to the IUCN Red list, the tiger is listed as an endangered animal.
There is 1 question to complete.