History CH 8 - Tourism and History — Social Studies STD 10 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesHistory CH 8 - Tourism and History2 Marks
Question
Tourism can provide a source of livelihood.
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Answer
Tourists visit religious, historical and places of natural beauty. Job opportunities develop to meet the requirements of the tourists.
Guides are required to provide information about the place. Photographers take photos of the tourists wearing local costumes. Suppliers of such dresses are required.
Horse carts, cabs and other means of transport are required Which gives scope for transport business. Tourists buy local handicrafts. Hence the local handicraft and cottage industry gets promoted.
Hotel industry gets boosted. In short, the markets near the tourist centre develop. So, tourism can be a source of livelihood for local people.
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