What is/ are the reason(s) for the drop in the tiger population in India?

Use of bones for traditional medicine

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Forest conservation

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Reduction in the numbers of prey based species

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Popularity of tiger skins

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Solution

The correct options are
A Use of bones for traditional medicine
C Reduction in the numbers of prey based species
D Popularity of tiger skins
The main reason for the drop in the tiger population was the trade of tiger skins and the use of their bones in traditional medicine in Asian countries. The other reasons were the loss of habitat due to human activities and depletion of prey based species.

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