Question

It is necessary to study the following statistics and draw appropriate conclusions. Work in groups of four. Discuss the three figures in this section and the questions that follow each figure, and write notes to answer those questions. (Contrary to the recent trends, foreign tourists visiting Palwal Pradesh outnumber domestic tourists).

1. What has been the general trend in the number of tourists visiting Palwal Pradesh over the last five years?
2. Which groups have shown increases, and by how much?
3. Suggest reasons for the changes over the last five years, for both groups of tourists.

Answer 1

1. The overall trend has been an increase in the number of tourists visiting Palwal Pradesh. Both foreign and Indian tourists have increased over the last five years, but the number of foreign tourists has grown much faster.
2. Foreign tourists have increased from about 37,000 to 98,000, an increase of about 61,000 tourists. Indian tourists increased from about 25,000 to 47,000, an increase of about 22,000 tourists.
3. Some possible reasons are:
   • Better tourism facilities such as hotels and transport.
   • Effective promotion of Palwal Pradesh as a tourist destination.
   • Improved roads and connectivity.
   • More tourist attractions and cultural events.
   • Better safety and cleanliness, attracting both Indian and foreign tourists.