Understanding the Tigers of India

The video discusses India's tiger population, focusing on the Sunderbans National Park, which hosts a significant number of tigers. Due to prey scarcity, tigers often attack humans, leading to numerous fatalities. Locals have adopted strategies like wearing masks to prevent attacks, but these may no longer be effective.

What percentage of the world's tiger population is found in India?

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

Which national park in India has the largest population of tigers?

• Ranthambore National Park

• Sunderbans National Park

• Jim Corbett National Park

• Kaziranga National Park

What is a significant challenge for tigers in the Indian side of the Sunderbans?

• Deforestation

• Lack of natural prey

• Too many tourists

• Lack of water

Why do people frequently visit the Indian side of the Sunderbans?

• To collect resources like wood and honey

• To enjoy the scenery

• To hunt tigers

• To conduct scientific research

Approximately how many people are killed by tigers each year in the Indian Sunderbans?

• 100

• 50

• 25

• 10

What unique method did locals use to try to prevent tiger attacks?

• Wearing masks on the back of their heads

• Building fences

• Using loud noises

• Carrying weapons

Why did locals believe wearing masks on the back of their heads would deter tiger attacks?

• Tigers are afraid of masks

• Tigers rarely attack from the front

• Masks make people look bigger

• Masks confuse the tigers

What is the current concern regarding the effectiveness of wearing masks to deter tigers?

• Tigers have learned to ignore the masks

• Tigers have become more aggressive

• Masks are uncomfortable to wear

• Masks are too expensive