Question

II. Read the passage given below.

1	The North-East of India is a melting pot of variegated cultural mosaic of people and races, an ethnic tapestry of many hues and shades. Yet, these states are lesser explored as compared to the rest of the country. The new generations of travellers who are ‘money rich and time poor’ are increasingly looking for unique experiences --a phenomenon being called the emergence of the ‘experience economy’. For this new and growing breed of tourists, the North-East with its variety and uniqueness holds immense attraction.
2	A study conducted in 2020 by Dr. Sherap Bhutia, revealed that the foreign tourist arrival in the North-East increased from 37,380 persons in 2005 to 118,552 in 2014. The overall growth rate of tourists (both domestic and foreign) in the North-East was as high as 26.44% during 2005-06. High and positive growth of 12.53% was registered in foreign tourist visits to North-East States of India during 2012 from 2011, which further rose to register a growth of 27.93% during 2013 from 2012. Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of 39.77% during 2014 from 2013, according to data provided from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
3	The study recommendations for tourism planners included the need to concentrate on some key areas like enhancement of tourist facilities, tourism financing, focus on community involvement and others for the formulation of a sustainable tourism strategy in the North-East States of India.

i. Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.  (1)

The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.

ii. Select the appropriate option to fill in the blanks.  (1)

From paragraph 1, we can infer that the ______ and ______ of the North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.

1. distinctiveness
2. conventionality
3. diversity
4. uniformity
5. modernity

1. 1 & 3
2. 2 & 4
3. 2 & 5
4. 1 & 4

iii. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1:  (1)

aroma : cooking : : ______ : painting
(Clue: Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly, ______ is/ are integral to painting)

iv. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence:  (1)

Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with ______ (Paragraph 1)

1. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them.
2. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.
3. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities to spend money.
4. cost-effective services, affordable accommodation and many days of touring.

v. Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.  (1)

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)

1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

vi. Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.  (1)

The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed ______ results.

1. expected
2. encouraging
3. inconsistent
4. questionable

vii. Substitute the word ‘witnessed’ with one word similar in meaning, in the following, sentence from paragraph 2:  (1)

Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of...

viii. List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’ as referred to, in Paragraph 3.  (1)

ix. List one reason why the researchers recommend that the formulation of a tourism strategy in the North-Eastern States of India be sustainable.  (1)

x. Select the option that titles paragraphs 1-3 appropriately, with reference to information in the text.  (1)

1. 1. Full Speed Ahead!
   2. Ups and Downs
   3. Cause for Concern
2. 1. Winds of Change
   2. Numbers Don't Lie
   3. Time for Action
3. 1. Inspecting Trends
   2. Statistically Speaking
   3. Let's Investigate
4. 1. Cause and Effect
   2. Dynamic Data
   3. Dependable Facts

Answer 1

i. The reason that the rate of tourism in the North-East puzzles tourism officials is because these states have a lot of variety and uniqueness, but these states are less explored as compared to the rest of the country.

ii. 1 & 3

From paragraph 1, we can infer that the distinctiveness and diversity of the North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.

iii. aroma : cooking : : hues and shades : painting

iv. Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.

v. Option 2

vi. The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed encouraging results.

vii. A word similar to 'witnessed' is 'observed'. Other synonyms can be 'displayed', 'showed'

All of these words mean to look at something carefully.

viii. 

1. Accommodation - hotels, hostels, camps
2. Essential - eating outlets, toilets, water points, kiosks for maps/currency exchange (if needed), certified travel guide availability.
3. Transport - dedicated shuttle service, sight-seeing buses, cards or passes, car hiring stations.

ix. 

• To reduce the negative impacts caused on the destination/s
• To ensure the protection of culture aspects and heritage
• To protect natural wildlife and resources

x. 1. Winds of Change
    2. Numbers Don't Lie
    3. Time for Action