VOICED : Rare Indian rhinos face growing threat from poachers

The video discusses the threats faced by rhinos due to poaching, driven by demand for their horns in China and Vietnam. It highlights the actions taken by forest rangers, including shoot-on-sight orders, and the challenges they face. The issue gained global attention when a rhino was killed during a visit by Prince William and Kate. Efforts to combat poaching include improving living standards for locals. The community largely supports the rangers, but tensions remain due to incidents involving poachers and rangers.

What is the primary reason for the poaching of rhinos in India and Nepal?

• For their skin

• For their bones

• For their meat

• For their horns

What action do forest rangers take when they encounter poachers?

• They shoot on sight

• They ignore them

• They warn them

• They arrest them

Which event brought global attention to the poaching problem in April?

• A poacher was arrested

• A rhino was killed during a royal visit

• A new park was opened

• A rhino was born

What is the state's forest minister's plan to reduce poaching?

• Ban all tourism

• Hire more rangers

• Improve living standards for locals

• Increase penalties for poachers

What is the general attitude of the local people towards the rangers and conservation efforts?

• They are opposed

• They are indifferent

• They are unaware

• They are largely supportive