. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.Nepal is the first country to double its tiger populationNepal started its fourth tiger and prey survey from December of last year under the lead of theDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation( DNPWC) and the Department ofForest and Soil Conservation ( DoFSC) of the Ministry of Forests and Environment. Periodicassessments of tigers have been conducted at intervals of four years since 2009. The first,second, and third nationwide assessments were carried out respectively.“The latest tiger population in Nepal is nearly three times compared to figures we had in 2009-2010, which is nothing short of historical,” remarks Dr. Chiranjibi P. Pokarel, the National Trustfor Nature Conservation’s tiger expert. “Tigers are apex predators right at the top of the foodchain, and their populations are intricately linked to the health of ecosystems and forests, so thisis undoubtedly big news for wildlife conservation as a whole.”Only a century ago, some 100,000 tigers were estimated to roam the wide landscapes of Asia.By 2010, their population in the wild had drastically dropped by 97%, to about 3200, mostly dueto severe habitat loss and poaching. As a response, the world’s 13 tiger-range countries,including Nepal, had pledged to double their tiger population by 2022(TX2) through endorsingthe 2010 St. Petersburg declaration in Russia. Since then, all tiger range countries, includingNepal have taken important steps to achieve TX2.Since the 2010 declaration to save tigers from the threat of extinction, there have beenimportant initiatives made in Nepal at all levels. During this period, additional habitats for tigersand prey species have been secured, namely with the establishment of Banke National Parkand extension of Parsa National Park.Nepal’s tiger conservation success will have to be backed by good science that is able to drivepolicy and action. The planning, construction, and development works need to be wild-lifefriendly. Effectively managing corridors in a way that connects tiger habitats at the landscapelevel will continue to have a major role in the safe dispersal of tigers.1. Find the synonym of the words given below from the passage:a. Victim:b. Countrywide:c. Unlawful hunting:d. Being proactive:2. Are the following statements true or false? Read the passage and write down thecorrect answer.1. Five tiger surveys have already been conducted.2. The percent of tigers in Asia dropped and reached 3% to 3200.3. Nepal has not taken any initiatives to save tigers from the threat of extinction.4. The planning, construction , and development works for tiger conservation should bewildlife friendly.3. Answer the following questions:a. When was St. Petersburg declaration made?b. Name one initiative taken by Nepal to secure the habitats of tigers and prey species

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:• In the early 20th century, the world's tiger population was estimated at around 100,000.• Habitat destruction and poaching led to a significant decline in tiger numbers.• By the 2010s, fewer than 4,000 tigers remained in the wild.• Various conservation efforts have been implemented to protect remaining tiger populations.• The Global Tiger Initiative, launched in 2010, aims to double wild tiger numbers by 2022.The student wants to emphasize the dramatic decline in the world's tiger population and the efforts made to reverse this trend. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish these goals?Choose Your AnswerPreviousSaveA.The Global Tiger Initiative, launched in 2010, focuses on conservation efforts to increase the tiger population, which has decreased significantly due to habitat destruction and poaching.B.From a population of around 100,000 in the early 20th century, the number of tigers in the wild has plummeted to fewer than 4,000, largely due to human activities.C.Habitat destruction and poaching in the 20th century led to the decline of the wild tiger population, triggering various conservation efforts.D.Despite the tiger population decreasing from 100,000 in the early 20th century to fewer than 4,000, efforts like the Global Tiger Initiative aim to double their numbers by 2022.

You recently read the poem, ‘Tiger in the Zoo.’ Prepare a fact file on Tiger Conservation in India. Youmay include the following points:• Sub-species of tigers found.• Their natural habitat• Threats• Conservation Efforts• Protection StatusUse a scrapbook to collect relevant pictures.

Some animals are endangered. Animals become endangered when they are threatened by changing environmental conditions or by hunting, or when they have simply become very few in number. Tigers are some of the most endangered animals in the world. They have a high risk of becoming extinct. If tigers become extinct, this means they will no longer exist; they will have been completely wiped out. There are only about 3000 tigers now in the wild, and that number is shrinking. Many people are passionate about saving the tiger, but they disagree about the best way to do so.Some people argue that in this urgent situation, the only thing we should focus on is preventing hunters from killing tigers. They compare the situation to an emergency room. If a bleeding person comes into the emergency room, the doctor does not say, “How did this person get here? How can we keep this from happening again?” The doctor fixes the wounds first and asks questions later. These people argue that tigers are in the emergency room. There is no time to do research or try a broad approach to help them. Instead, we should focus all money and efforts on law enforcement to prevent people from hunting tigers illegally. Later, when the tiger population has stabilized and is no longer shrinking, there will be time to focus on education campaigns and research.Others disagree, saying that while law enforcement is important, it is equally important to address the causes of the problem. Factors such as the medicine trade for tiger parts and the high price of tiger skins motivate people to keep hunting tigers. If we want people to agree to stop killing tigers, we must educate them about the very real possibility that one day there will be no tigers left. To return to the emergency room comparison, the doctor may treat wounds first, but if no one asks questions about how someone got hurt or tries to change that person’s behavior, the injury can happen again and again. If we really want to end the illegal hunting of tigers, we must do more than just arrest hunters. We must also convince them to join the fight to save the tigers.Rehm, Diane. “Concerns over the Endangered Tiger Population.” The Diane Rehm Show. 12 Dec. 2011. NPR. Web. 27 Oct. 2012.SubmitChallenge QuestionWhat's thisBoth groups of people described in the passage AGREE thatAonly greedy people hunt tigers for skinsBno more research should be doneClaw enforcement is necessaryDeducation is the best solution

A paragraph introducing tigers, their significance, and why they are important for the ecosystem.

_________________ is considered as the national animal of two major countries India and Bangladesh.Select one:a.Komodo dragonb. Baird’s tapirc.Fennec foxd.Bengal tiger