Question

Why has the tiger population in India been declining since the late 19th century?

• A. They were hunted for their bones and skin.
• B. Depletion of prey based species
• C. Loss of habitat due to human activities
• D. They were preyed by other carnivorous animals.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Loss of habitat due to human activities

The main reason for this drop in 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.