The leopard population in the country has increased by more than one thousand from 2018 to 2022.
- The Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Ministry released a report indicating the leopard population has reached 13,874, up from 12,852 in 2018.
- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released the report in New Delhi.
- Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, recorded the highest leopard population with 3,907 individuals.
- The fifth cycle leopard population estimation was conducted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and Wildlife Institute of India in collaboration with State Forest Departments.
- This exercise is crucial for conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of Protected Areas in conserving leopard populations.
Q: Which Indian state recorded the highest leopard population according to the report?
a) Rajasthan
b) Kerala
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans : c) Madhya Pradesh
