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प्रश्न
What are the objectives of tourism?
उत्तर
India is a diverse country. India has a wide variety of culture, climate, religions and tourist spots. Therefore India is a tourist hotspot. Some of the objectives of tourism are:
- Tourism promotes economic development: When there is tourism in our country, there will be lots of foreign currency inflows to the country. This will build up our foreign reserves. The number of restaurants, shops, and other services will increase when there is an increase in tourists. Moreover, the basic infrastructure and employment opportunity will increase due to an increase in tourism.
- Tourism promotes the health facility: Tourism indirectly promotes the health facility in the economy. When the tourists are encouraged to visit a country the state ensure the good hospital facility. Good health facility will promote the number of tourists to the country. Today medical tourism is being promoted in many countries.
- Social development: Tourism will promote social development. When the visits of tourists exchange of the social culture take place. It enhances the rural and urban lifestyle and increases the standard of living.
- Getting joy, entertained: Visiting various places away from our homes for getting joy, entertainment, trading, staying, etc. is called tourism.
- Getting a glimpse of agricultural life: For a change from the urban life, tourists live on the farm and accept the hospitality of the farmers on payment in agrotourism. In Pune and Kolhapur districts of Maharashtra number of agro-tourism centres have been developed.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.
‘Heritage Walks’ as an organised group activity has gained popularity
in many countries. India has a rich history, which can be traced back to
many millenniums. Every region of India is full of historical places from
ancient, medieval and modern period. The ‘Heritage walk’ organised in the
city of Ahmedabad is well-known. In the cities of Mumbai and Pune in
Maharashtra such walks are organised regularly. Heritage walks can
encourage people to support projects like conservation and preservation of
historical monuments, to collect authentic information about them and to
publish it through various media. Residences of renowned citizens who have
passed away are also part of heritage. In some cities ‘blue plaques’ with the
names and other relevant information of such citizens are placed on their
residences, as a part heritage scheme.
1. What is heritage walk?
2. Where is heritage walk organised?
3. What can we achieve with the help of heritage walk?
Explain the following statement with reasons:
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Identify the type of tourism from the statement.
Rameshwari from Pune went to enjoy Hurda (Roasted Grain) party and learn about modern and traditional methods of agriculture.
Identify the type of tourism from the statement.
Sayyed family went to Ajmer Durgah.
Differentiate between religious and cultural tourism.
Write short note on ECO Tourism?
Distinguish between International Tourism and Historical Tourism
Describe any three types of tourism.
Choose the Odd one.
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