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Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State’ of India?
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- Himachal Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Assam
Correct Option: C
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,’ because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Panna, BoriSatpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.