The question asks about Jim Corbett's initial action when he began tracking the tigress. To answer this, we need to recall his methods, particularly his approach to understanding the animal's behavior and territory before attempting to hunt it.
Correct Option: C) Camped in Kumaon. This aligns with Corbett's known methodology of first immersing himself in the environment and gathering information about the animal's movements and habits.
The question asks for the specific location where the final killing of the tigress occurred. This is a factual recall question, likely from a historical account or a specific narrative, such as Jim Corbett's writings.
Correct Option: B) Near Chataar Bridge. Historical accounts and Jim Corbett's own writings confirm that the Champawat Tigress, a notorious man-eater, was finally killed by him near the Chataar Bridge.
The question asks about a specific event that occurred the day before the tigress was killed. To answer this, one needs to recall or refer to the narrative details surrounding the tigress's demise, likely from a well-known story or historical account.
C) Killed a 16-year-old girl — This is accurate according to Jim Corbett's account of the Champawat Tigress. The tigress killed a 16-year-old girl the day before Corbett tracked and killed her.
The question refers to a specific historical event involving Jim Corbett, likely related to his hunting of man-eating tigers or leopards. To answer this, one needs to recall the details of his famous hunts, particularly the number of villagers involved in the final stages of tracking or beating.
Correct Option: C) 300 — Jim Corbett's accounts, particularly concerning the hunt for the Champawat Man-Eater, mention that around 300 villagers assisted him in the final beat to corner the tigress.
The question asks about the type of board erected at the spot where a tigress died. To answer this, one needs to recall specific details from the context or passage where this event is described. Without the specific passage, we rely on general knowledge about such memorials or common practices.
Correct Option: D) Cement board
The choice of a cement board suggests a durable and long-lasting marker, suitable for an outdoor location and to commemorate a significant event like the death of a tigress, which might be important for conservation or local history.
This question tests general knowledge, specifically information related to wildlife conservation and incidents often reported in the news. The answer relies on recalling specific details about a tigress's post-mortem findings, which usually indicate the cause of death or significant injuries.
In many reported cases of tigresses dying in the wild or in captivity, post-mortem examinations reveal critical details about their health and circumstances leading to their demise. One common issue that affects a tigress's ability to hunt and survive is dental problems. Broken canine teeth can severely impair a big cat's ability to catch and kill prey, leading to starvation or increased vulnerability.
Recalling specific news reports or general knowledge about wildlife incidents, it's often highlighted that older or injured big cats, especially tigresses, suffer from dental issues. Broken canine teeth are a significant finding in post-mortems as they directly impact the animal's survival in the wild.
C) Broken canine teeth — This is a frequently reported finding in the post-mortem of big cats, especially tigresses, indicating severe health issues that can lead to their death, such as inability to hunt effectively, leading to starvation or weakness.