With reference to Tiger Census 2022, Consider the following statements:
1. The tiger population has grown the most in the Western Ghats.
2. The tiger census reports a mean value of the tiger population instead of absolute numbers.
3. It is conducted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority in collaboration with the State Forest Departments, the Wildlife Institute of India, and conservation partners.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3