Question

How has tourism impacted social development in India?

• A. Social programmes are established to develop rural lifestyle, tribal life and culture.
• B. Tourism rarely increases the standard of living of the local people.
• C. The neglected aspects of the society are explored and mediated.
• D. Tourists give prominence to affordable medical services of India.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Tourists give prominence to affordable medical services of India.

Tourists seek to experience authentic Indian cultures and travel regions where it is prevalent. This helps in uplifting the livelihood of Indians in that region. Tourism becomes a tool through which developmental schemes could be brought by the government to improve these regions. These can be brought through creating employment opportunities and more foreign exchange earnings.