Consider the following statements with reference to tiger population in Ranthambore National Park Ge...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to tiger population in Ranthambore National Park:

Generally accepted male to female ratio for tigers is 1:2.
In Ranthambore National Park (RNP), this ratio is 1:1.3

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Ranthambore National Park (RNP) is facing a serious imbalance in tigers' gender ratio that has come down to 1: 1.3

This has resulted in spurt in tiger population, which is forcing many tigers to either desert the park or die in fights over territories and females.

At present the total population of big cats is 72 including 30 female, 23 male and 19 cubs, which is the highest since 1973, when Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) was established.

Majority of tigress are in reproductive age. This has resulted in an increase in the birth rate of cubs. Between 2019 and 2021, a total of 44 cubs have been born at the park.

The authorities have highlighted that as the tiger population has increased over the years, RTR's capacity to accommodate the big cats remains a concern.

At present there are 53 adult tigers. It is generally accepted that the best male to female ratio for tigers is 1:3, but at Ranthambore population spurt was witness due to imbalance.