Question

2. Read the passage given below.
The UN's 2017 International Year tells that sustainable tourism is an important tool for
development, most importantly in poor communities and countries. Today sustainability-
environmental, social, and economic - is increasingly recognised as the benchmark for all
tourism business. As noted by the UN World Tourism Organisation, 57% of international
tourist arrivals will be in emerging economies, by 2030. The various Tourism Terms' are
defined as follows:
CATEGORY
DEFINITION
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Ecotourism
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Ethical Tourism
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of a place - ts emironment
Tourum that sustains or enhances the geog
Geotourism
Pro-Poor Tourism
Tourism tht resuts in inceed net benef
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Responsible Tourism
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Sustainable Tourism
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processes, biokogical dversity, and ife support systems coca
Based on data collected by a survey by Travel Bureau, the following market profile of an
ecotourist was constructed:
Age: 35-54 years old, although age varied with activity and other factors such as cost.
Gender: 50% female and 50% male, although clear differences based on activity were
found.
Education: 82% were college graduates, a shift in interest in ecotourism from those who
have high levels of education to those with less education was also found, indicating an ex
pansion into mainstream markets.
Household composition: No major differences were found between general tourists and
experienced ecotourists*
Party composition: A majority (60%) of experienced ecotourism respondents stated they
prefer to travel as a couple, with only 15% stating they preferred to travel with their fami-
lies, and 13% preferring to travel alone. (* experienced ecotourists = Tourists that had
been on at least one "ecotourism" oriented trip.)
Trip duration: The largest group of experienced ecotourists- (506) preferred trips lasting
8-14 days.
Expenditure: Experienced ecotourists were willing to spend more than general tourists,
the largest group (26%6).
Important elements of trip: Experienced ecotourists top three responses were: (a) wil-
derness setting (b) wildlife viewing (C) hiking/trekking
Motivations for taking next trip: Experienced ecotourists top two responses were (a)
enjoy scenery/nature, (b) new experiences/places.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage attempt ANY TEN questions from
(1x10=10)
the twelve that follow.
In the line".recognised as the benchmark", the word "benchmark" DOES NOT
.
refer to
a) a basis for something
b) the criterion required.
c)the ability to launch something new.
d) a standard point of reference.

Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the inherent
vii.
The education aspect in the market profile of the ecotourist revealed that
a) mainstream market trends were popular with undergraduates.
b) ecotourists were only those who had basic education.
)mainstream markets were popular tourist destinations for educated ecotourists.
d) ecotourism was no more limited to the small group of highly educated travellers
viii.
According to the survey conducted by the Travel Bureau, the total percentage of expe-
rienced ecotourists who DID NOT prefer to travel alone was
a) 60%
b) 75%.
15%.
13%.
d)
According to the survey, one of the most powerful driving forces leading experienced
ecotourism to invest in new trips was
a) setting up work stations in new places.
b) the chance to go camping in the wild.
)competing with other ecotourists as frequent travellers.
d) the opportunity to travel to new places.
Choose the option that lists statement that is NOT TRUE.
a) Economically backward countries will benefit from sustainable toriem
b) The tourism business currently recognizes sus tainability as an important factor.
c)Emerging economies will receive negligible international tourists in the near
future.
d) The sustainability factor in tourism is a significant means for development
The survey clearly showed that the age range of ecotourists:
.
a) remained the same for the choice of tourist- attractions to visit.
b) changed with the monetary requirements for the trip.
)fuctuated due to male-female ratio.
d) was constant across various features of the trip.
xii.
Who isn't an experienced ecotourist?
a) The person who has travelled as an ecotourist once earlier.
b) The person who is yet to travel even once as an ecotourist.
c)The person who is a regular ecotourism enthusiast and traveller
d) The person who is not regularly travelling on ecotourism trips.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Ecotourism is catering for tourists wishing to experience the natural environment without damaging it or disturbing its habitats. It is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial mass tourism. It means responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people.[1] Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s, ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavor by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention.[2]:33 Several university programs use this description as the working definition of ecotourism.[3]

Answer 2

Explanation:

1.c

2.b

3.a

4.b

5.c

6.b

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