STANDARDZoology-Wildlife Conservation
STANDARD Zoology Census Techniques MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
What parameters are used for tiger census in our country's national parks and sanctuaries
A
Pugmarks only
B
Pugmarks and fecal pellets
C
Fecal pellets only
D
Actual head-counts
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Sometimes population size is indirectly estimated without actually counting them or seeing them. The tiger census in our national parks and tiger reserves is often based on pugmarks and fecal pellets.
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