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प्रश्न
What is eco-tourism? How is it promoted in India?
उत्तर
Eco-tourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that aims to conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people and involves interpretation and education. Eco-tourism is promoted in India by evaluating environmental and cultural factors, initiatives by hospitality providers to promote recycling, energy efficiency, water reuse and the creation of economic opportunities for local communities.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question.
State any two advantages of tourism in India.
Answer the following question.
Mention two major challenges faced by the tourism industry in India today.
Answer the following question.
State any two negative impacts of tourism on the environment.
Answer the following question:
Mention any two positive impacts of tourism in India.
(i) Define Tourism.
(ii) Give two reasons why domestic tourism is an important segment of the tourism industry.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
| Alice, a seventeen-year-old girl visited a hill station for its natural and scenic beauty. However, she found that the hill station was crowded, with hotels and resorts. The lakes were polluted with plastic bags and bottles. She approached the local authorities to spread awareness on the need to protect the environment and restore the natural beauty of the place. |
- Suggest any one measure that can help Alice in her initiative.
- Give any two points on the need to develop ecotourism in India.
- Explain any four problems of tourism in India.
Between January and December, 2023, 9.5 million international tourists arrived in India. During the same period, In Thailand, 28.15 million international tourists arrived in the country.
Elucidate four reasons for low international tourist arrivals in India during the given period.
Between January and December, 2023, 9.5 million international tourists arrived in India. During the same period, In Thailand, 28.15 million international tourists arrived in the country.
Explain three advantages of eco-tourism.
