Question

S1: Tourism and hospitality industry extends good employment opportunities.

S2: Tourist centres destroy the markets in the vicinity.

Based on the statements given, select the correct option from the following:

• A. S1 and S2 are true.
• B. S1 and S2 are false.
• C. S1 is true, S2 is false.
• D. S1 is false, S2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1 is true, S2 is false.

Tourism and hospitality industry extends good employment opportunities. Markets in the vicinity grow along with the development of a tourist centre. Hence, the local handicrafts and cottage industries also begin to develop. The demand for locally processed food items and ethnic handicrafts increase. It results in better income for local artisans, business people and wage earners.