The first phase of the ‘action plan for introduction of the Cheetah in India’ witnessed ________ being released in the Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh in September 2022.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 8 cheetahs.

Key Points

Action plan for the introduction of the Cheetah in India:-
- The first phase of the ‘action plan for the introduction of the Cheetah in India’ witnessed 8 cheetahs being released in the Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh in September 2022.
- These cheetahs were brought from Namibia, and their release marked a historic moment for India, as the cheetah had been declared extinct in the country in 1952.
- The reintroduction of the cheetah is a significant conservation effort, and it is hoped that the cheetahs will thrive in Kuno National Park and eventually repopulate their historic range in India.