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Prior to the 19th century, there were close to ______ tigers in the Indian subcontinent.

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1,00,000
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1,500
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12,358
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450
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Solution

The correct option is A 1,00,000
The tigers in India have been at risk since the late 19th century. After the British came to India, they started hunting tigers for sport as a way to showcase their power and their wealth. Prior to the 19th century, there were close to 1,00,000 tigers in the Indian subcontinent.

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