Project cheetah marks a departure from India's efforts for conservation of various critically-endangered species. In this perspective, do you think the reintroduction of major fauna that has gone extinct is justified?

i) It was the first intercontinental reintroduction of species. ii) Ex-situ conservation. iii) Use of African cheetahs than Asian cheetahs.

The steps taken for REINTRODUCTION OF MAJOR FAUNA for extinct species-

Justified → i) Animal rights are protected ii) Rectification of species loss due to anthropogenic reasons eg - hunting and poaching of cheetahs iii) Harmonizing the food chain iv) Maintaining the ecological balance along with carrying capacity of ecosystem.

However, it can also be unjustified if → i) Reintroduction as invasive species ii) Can raise competition for the resources limited in environment iii) Changed climatic conditions - issues of adaptability iv) Prey base maintenance.