Saving the Tiger Shekar Dattatri

Saving the Tiger Shekar Dattatri

 Answer the following questions

Q. 1 Which line in para 1 tells us that the writer has been very near to tigers many times?

Answer: The line in paragraph 1 tells us that the writer has been very near to tigers many time is: 

I have had many close encounters with wild tigers during my career as a wildlife film maker but that first glimpse will always remains special.

Q. 2 Which words in para 3 show that tiger products may not have real value as medicine?

Answer: The words in paragraph 3 show that tiger products may not have real value as medicine are although there no evidence of the efficacy of tiger product in threating illness, deep rooted superstitious believes fuel the increasing demand.

Q. 3What in para 5 tells us that nothing may be able to stop tiger poaching completely?

Answer: The word in paragraph 5 tell us that nothing may be able to stop tiger poaching completely are although poaching has not been end can never be totally eliminated even in these reserve, the large number of cubs that are added to the population each year more than makes up for the few that full prey to poachers.

Q.4 Which line in para 8 shows us the link between tiger conservation and our drinking water needs?

Answer The line in paragraph 8 show us the link between tiger conversation and our drinking water need is and saving the tigers habitat benefits all of us because over 300 rivers originate from forest that are now protected in the name of tiger.

Q. 5 Is the writer clearly hopeful that India will succeed in saving the tiger? Quote the words that support your answer?

Answer Yes, the writer is hopeful that India will succeed in saving its tigers. Saving the tigers is entirely in our hands and we can do it ! We can save the tigers!

Q. 6 India's forests can easily support 3000 more tigers in the country if we do the right things. Who believes this? What are the right things that they talk about?

Answer: Dr. Ullas Karnath believes this. The right things that they are talking about are: (a) The requirements of understanding what tigers need to order to survive. (b) Taking determined steps to remove the threats that the believes tiger face.

Q. 7 What do poachers do with the tiger they poach? Who buys things from them and why? (para 3)

Answer: The poachers hunt tigers and sell them to foreign countries. China and parts of southeast Asia buy things from poachers to make medicine and things for decorative purposes.

Q. 8  At one time, tens of thousands of tigers used to roam in India's forests but now they are confined to national parks and sanctuaries. What has caused this? (para 4)

Answer: This is mainly caused by an increase in the human population which resulted in the expansion of agriculture. Agriculture needs a large area due to which forest is cleared recklessly.

Q. 9 Are there places in India where  tigers are protected well? Which places are they?

Answer: Yes, there are places in India where tigers are protected well. These are Kaziranga in Assam, Corbett in Uttarakhand, and Nagarahole in Karnataka.

Q. 10 What are foot patrols? Why are they important? (para 6)

Answer: Foot patrols are conducted by forest guards who patrol forests on foot, checking for human intruders are termed as foot patrols.

They are important as they can help find intrusions by leading people to where the intrusion or traps may be.

Q. 11India has excellent wildlife laws but they are not enforced well. Is it profitable not to implement them well? What makes it vital? (para 7)

Answer: No, it is unprofitable not to implement them well. The implementation of conservation laws is vital as India's wildlife is a treasure that belongs to all of us.

Q. 12 This kind of cooperation is vital. To whom should this cooperation take place and in what form? What makes it vital?

Answer: This cooperation should take place between the government and the common people, especially with the local people living on the edges of the reserves, in the form of a friendly relationship so as to track and catch poachers. It is vital because India's wildlife treasure belong to all of us.

Q. 13 ........nature will do the rest. What will nature do? What must we do to enable that to happen?

Answer: This means that nature will ensure that the tigers and the forests thrive. To do this, we need to make sure that the tigers have undisturbed habitat and lots of prey.