According to the summary report of the fifth cycle of the All India Tiger…

Concept

A wildlife population assessment may report a range rather than a single exact count. In the 2022 All India Tiger Estimation, the summary announcement used the minimum count from camera-trapped areas, while the later detailed analysis also reported an average estimate and an upper limit.

Application

The official summary released for the fifth assessment cycle announced a minimum tiger population of 3,167 for India. Therefore, the requested minimum figure is 3,167.

Contrast

• 3,267 lies within the later official estimate range but was not the announced minimum.

• 3,067 lies below the official estimate range.

• “More than one of the above” does not apply because the report gives one minimum value.

• “None of the above” does not apply because the published minimum is listed.

Cross-check

The later detailed estimate was 3,682, with a range of 3,167–3,925. Its lower endpoint matches the minimum announced in the summary.

Result

The minimum number reported was 3,167.