Question

Why did british give reward for killing of tigers

Answer 1

British give reward for killing of tigers because they thought that animals are not civilized and they are of no use to the society

Answer 2

The British saw large animals as signs of a wild, primitive and savage society. They believed that by killing dangerous animals the British would civilize India. The British gave rewards for the killing of tigers, wolves and other large animals on the grounds that they posed a threat to cultivators. Over 80000 tigers, 150000 leopards and 200000 wolves were killed for reward between 1875 and 1925. Initially certain areas of the forests were reserved for hunting.