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On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the follo
stions:
a) What do you understand by 'tourism"?
b) How is the economy of a country affected by tourism?
c) Can India be a popular tourist destination? Give 2 reasons
4) Give any two factors that help boost tourism in India,
e) Define 'tourism'.
Answers
Answer:
a ans)Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year (12 months) for leisure, business or other purposes.
b ans)In recent years, the role of tourism in the economic development of a country has been the focus of study and research. ... The tourism industry in India generated about US$100 billion in 2008 and that is expected to increase to US$275.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4 per cent annual growth rate.
c ans)The main reason why India is famous for tourism means all type of tourist destinations in one place. India is the right place for wild safaris, desert safaris, nature seeking places, honeymoon spot, adventurous activities, spiritual places, and historical places of India.
d ans)4 Major Natural Factors Affecting Tourism in India
Weather and Climate Resources: ADVERTISEMENTS: ...
Landscape Resources: Geology and physiography are two major bases of landscape resources. ...
Seascape Tourist Resources: ...
Historical and Cultural Resources:
e ans)tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours
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