Question

Answer the questions on the basis of figure.

Number of International Tourists

1. Which country attracted more international tourists in the year 1995?
2. In which country did more international tourists arrive in the year 2000?
3. In which year can an increase be seen in the number of international tourists in India?
4. What was the number of international tourists in the year 2015 in both the countries? What was the difference between them?
5. What could be the reason of increase in tourists in India after the year 2010?

Answer 1

1. In 1995, both the countries attracted equal number of international tourists.
2. More international tourists arrived in Brazil in the year 2000.
3. Since 2000, there has been an increase in international tourism in India. After 2010, the number of international tourists in India increased rapidly.
4. The number of international tourists in India in 2015 was approximately 130 lakhs. The number of international tourists in Brazil in 2015 was 60 lakhs. The difference between India and Brazil in the numbers of international tourists in 2015 was 70 lakh people. (130 lakhs – 60 lakhs).
5. 1. Since 2002, India's National Tourism Policy has led to development and provision of numerous facilities to promote tourism.
   2. To enhance transportation options for tourists, rail services such as Deccan Odyssey, Golden Chariot, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, and Maharaja Express have been launched. These services offer luxury accommodations.
   3. Cultural, historical, medicinal, and business tourism are gaining popularity in India. Due to these gains, the number of foreign tourists visiting India has increased after the year 2010.