Tiger Conservation and Tourism

The video discusses the symbolic significance of tigers as powerful and beautiful creatures. It highlights the challenges posed by tourism in tiger reserves, including overcrowding and unregulated behavior. The Supreme Court's regulations aim to balance tourism and conservation efforts. The video emphasizes the importance of responsible tourism in fostering public support for wildlife conservation, noting that tigers serve as ambassadors for broader conservation efforts.

What is one of the main challenges faced by tigers in reserves due to tourism?

• Lack of food

• Easy sightings leading to pressure

• Climate change

• Increased poaching

How does tourism help people connect with wildlife?

• By providing free entry to parks

• Through educational documentaries

• By allowing direct interaction with animals

• By enabling people to see animals like tigers and elephants

What factor greatly influences tourist behavior in wildlife parks?

• The guide and naturalist accompanying them

• The time of year

• The size of the park

• The weather conditions

What is the Supreme Court's mandate regarding tourism in tiger reserves?

• Tourism should be allowed only during certain months

• Not more than 20% of the reserve should be used for tourism

• Tourism should be banned completely

• No more than 50% of the reserve should be used for tourism

What is the minimum viewing distance mandated in tiger reserves?

• 40 meters

• 10 meters

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

How do Indian parks compare in size to parks like Yellowstone?

• They are about the same size

• They are not comparable

• They are smaller

• They are larger

What is a common misconception about visiting wildlife parks?

• That seeing a tiger is necessary for a successful trip

• That the parks are always crowded

• That the parks are free to enter

• That the parks are dangerous

How much revenue can tourism generate annually in some Indian parks?

• $1 to $2 million

• $6 to $8 million

• $3 to $5 million

• $9 to $10 million

What role do tigers play in conservation efforts?

• They are not significant

• They are only important for tourism

• They are ambassadors for conservation

• They are a threat to other wildlife

What effect does visiting national parks have on public opinion?

• It builds support for conservation

• It leads to more poaching

• It has no effect

• It decreases interest in conservation