A project was launched in the name of this animal. Identify the name of the project and also write a short note on it.
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Explanation: 3 Marks
Project Tiger was launched by The Government of India to protect the tigers in the country. The objective of this project was to ensure the survival and maintenance of the tiger population in the country. The programme was launched in 1973. The project aims at ensuring a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protect them from extinction, and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage.