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INVESTIGATORY
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Submitted by: Harshit Gautam
Class:12-E
Submitted to: Ms. Meenu Gupta
INDEX
S.no Topic Page no
1. Introduction 3
2. Certificate & Acknowledgement, objective 4-6
3. About the chapter 7-9
4. Research 10-13
5. Bibliography 14
INTRODUCTION
 CERTIFICATE

INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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 OBJECTIVE
This project enables us to extend teaching beyond the limitations off subject-teacher
of a subject-focused curriculum and prepare students with crucial transferable skills
such as creativity, problem solving, learning independently and research.

My main objective was to explain the topic : “conservation of animals” in essence of

the chapter : ‘the Tiger King ‘ by ‘Kalki’.

This project helped me in enhancing many qualities whether it is patience ,confidence

and many more.

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Kalki Krishnamurthy

Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 - 5 December 1954)who went by the

pen name Kalki, was a prominent Indian writer, poet, journalist, and independence
activist. He was also a film and music critic and penned lyrics for many songs. R
Krishnamurthy used as many as thirteen pen names, including the best-known
"Kalki", the tenth and last avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. Kalki's works dealt with
important social issues, such as caste, gender discrimination, untouchability, and
child marriage, while also advocating for women's liberation and scientific progress.
His humorous and satirical writings won him a large following, as he deftly wielded
his pen to entertain, educate, and inspire.
 CHAPTER’S THEME
The story explores the theme of death as an inevitable and constant presence in our lives. It emphasizes
that from the moment we are born, our destiny is sealed, determining the manner and timing of our
arrival and departure. Despite the Maharaja's persistent efforts to defy his fate, he ultimately succumbs to
it. The narrative serves as a satirical critique of the arrogance exhibited by individuals in positions of
power. Furthermore, it highlights the inhumane treatment of animals by those in authority, who employ
various justifications to rationalize their actions. In the case of the Maharaja, he selfishly kills and
contributes to the extinction of innocent tigers in order to protect his own life.

Through this thought-provoking tale, the author prompts readers to reevaluate the significance we
attribute to life, whether human or animal. The story calls for compassion and transformative change in
our interactions with the world around us.
 SUMMARY
The Maharaja Sir Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur was called “Tiger King”. When he was just 10 day old, he asked intelligent questions to the astrologers and was
told that he would be killed by a tiger. He uttered “Let tigers beware!” No other miracle took place, the child grew like any other Royal child drinking white
cow’s milk. He was taught by an English tutor and looked after by an English nanny. He watched English films. When he was 20, he was crowned as king.
It was then the prediction of his death by the tiger reached the Maharaja’s ear and he in turn to safe guard himself killed a tiger and being thrilled he told
the astrologer who replied that he can kill 99 tigers but should be careful with the 100th. He pledged that all other affairs of the state would be attended
after killing the hundred tigers. Then he started killing tigers. None except Maharaja was allowed to hunt tigers. A high-ranking British officer visited the
state that was fond of hunting tigers and his wish was declined. The officer requested for getting a photograph with a tiger killed by Maharaja and this
request was rejected. So to please the officer’s wife, he sent 50 diamond rings expecting that she would take one or two, instead she kept all the rings
costing 3 lakh rupees and sent ‘thanks’ to the Maharaja. But his state was secured. In 10 years, he killed 70 tiger and didn’t find any in Pratibandapuram
so he decided to marry a girl from royal state which had more tigers to complete his target. Whenever he visited his in-laws, he killed 5-6 tigers. So he killed
99 tigers and was feverishly anxious to kill the 100th but couldn’t find. News about the presence of a tiger near a village proved disappointing. He asked
his Dewan to find the tiger otherwise face his anger. Now the Dewan was afraid of losing his job so he visited ‘People’s Park in Madras’ and brought an old
tiger and placed it in the forest and informed the Maharaja. The Maharaja took great care and shot the tiger and left the place with great triumph. The
bullet did not hit the tiger but out of fear the tiger had collapsed. Now the staff killed the tiger and brought it in grand procession. It was the third
birthday of the Maharaja’s son and he wanted to buy a present from the toyshop. He bought a wooden tiger which was poorly carved. While the Maharaja
was playing with the prince, a tiny sliver of the wooden tiger pierced his right hand which later on caused his death. Thus the hundredth tiger takes his
final revenge upon the “Tiger King”.
 What is conservation of
animals ?
• Animal conservation is the act of protecting ecosystems and environments to protect the animals
that live there.
• Why it is important :
1. Maintain Balance in the Ecosystem.
2. Maintains Natural Habitat.
3. Maintains the Food Chain.
• Steps for Promoting Wildlife Conservation:
1. Many natural sanctuaries are built to preserve natural habitats for future generations.
2. Governments of many countries have restricted or even banned hunting.
3. The governments of different countries form different laws for restricting the hunting of
animals, They also ensure immediate actions if anyone attempts such an act.
4. Wildlife Conservation also ensures the protection of natural habitats from pollution and
other human activities
What initiatives are taken by the government
of India:-
• Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: This law protects animals, birds, and plants. It also creates protected areas and punishes
hunting of certain animals.
• Environment Protection Act, 1986: This law protects wetlands.
• Project Tiger: This successful program began in 1972 to protect tigers and their ecosystem.
• Wildlife Crime Control Bureau: This bureau fights illegal wildlife trade and the trade of endangered species.
• Wildlife Institute of India: This organization conducts research on wildlife conservation.

Project Tiger:-
• Project Tiger is a wildlife conservation program launched by the Indian government in 1973 to protect Bengal tigers. The
program's goal is to ensure the survival of the tiger population in designated tiger reserves.
• During the tiger census of 2006, a new methodology was used extrapolating site-specific densities of tigers, their co-predators
and prey derived from camera trap and sign surveys using GIS.
• Based on the result of these surveys, the total tiger population was estimated at 1,411 individuals ranging from 1,165 to 1,657
adult and sub-adult tigers of more than 1.5 years of age.
• It was claimed that owing to the project, the number of tigers increased to 2,603–3,346 individuals by 2018.
• In 2023, the 55th tiger reserve in India was declared in Dholpur-Karauli, Rajasthan, being the State’s fifth tiger reserve.
Importance of conservation of animals in
essence of the chapter ‘The Tiger King’:-
The story ‘Tiger King’ gives a strong message to preserve wildlife. It is the callous attitude of those in
power to plunder natural resources which have led to the miserable condition of Mother Earth.
Nature—the creator, the mother, the giver, the protector. No doubt nature is the essence of our
existence on the earth. It is nature which nourishes us and relieves us from the miseries of life. The
beautiful flowers, tall green trees, water streams valleys, birds, insects, animals—all these are part of
nature. Nature is a perfect example of balance. But we human beings have no regard for it. With our
relentless step, we are destroying nature which has resulted in lots of catastrophic — earthquakes,
floods, famine, etc. all due to the prevailing imbalance in nature. The cause of this imbalance is the
careless attitude and ruthless destruction of flora and fauna by human beings. It is high time we
understood the importance of preservation of nature for the sustenance of human species on the earth.
Wildlife Sanctuaries in India:-
S.No. Name of Wildlife Sanctuaries State

1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Rajasthan

2. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary Odisha

3. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala

4. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Gujarat

5. Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Uttarakhand

6. Madumalai Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
7. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• CBSE Class 12 English Vistas

• Wikipedia.com

• Google.com