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30 July 2026

Nepal tiger population survey

The topic provides valuable comparative data on successful conservation strategies and human-wildlife conflict management in a neighboring country, which serves as useful context for GS3 environmental questions and regional cooperation.

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  • Nepal's tiger population increased by 20% over the last four years, reaching an estimated 429 individuals.
  • The survey covered 7,300 square kilometres of southern plains using 3,600 motion-sensitive cameras.
  • Individual tigers were identified through unique stripe pattern analysis.
  • The population growth rate is estimated at 5% annually.
  • Nepal previously met the 2010 international pledge to double tiger numbers by 2022, increasing from 121 in 2009 to 355 in 2022.
  • Conservation success has led to increased human-wildlife conflict, with 38 human fatalities reported between 2019 and 2023.
  • Bardiya district serves as a key habitat, with the tiger population rising from 18 in 2009 to 112.
  • Key conservation strategies include habitat security and community involvement.
  • Experts emphasize the need for effective co-existence programmes to balance conservation gains with human safety.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges of balancing successful wildlife conservation efforts with the rising incidence of human-wildlife conflict in the context of the South Asian region. 150 words
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  2. The success of tiger conservation in Nepal offers a model for biodiversity management. Analyze the role of habitat protection and community engagement in this achievement, and suggest strategies for mitigating the unintended socio-economic risks to local populations. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What was the primary method used to identify individual tigers during the recent Nepal tiger survey?

  2. Which of the following best describes the trend of Nepal's tiger population between 2009 and 2022?

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