The number of tigers in the country has increased to 2,226 this year. What was the number of tigers when estimates were last made in 2010?

a. 1,706

b. 1,605

c. 2103

d. 2098

ANSWER: 1,706

Explanation:

While tiger population is falling the world over, their numbers are increasing in India. Mr Javadekar said, the latest figure is 30 per cent higher than the previous estimate. India has 70 per cent of world’s tigers today and government is also ready to give them to other countries to raise their numbers around the globe.