Question

Analyze the following statements concerning the statistical data presented for Kerala and India's tourism in recent years:

I. The 88% increase in foreign tourist visits to Kerala in 2023 (totaling 6.5 lakh) means that Kerala's growth rate was almost double the domestic tourist growth rate of 50% recorded in 2022.

II. Despite high growth rates in domestic arrivals, the absolute number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India in 2023 (92,36,108) was approximately fourteen times greater than the total International Tourist Visits recorded in Kerala (6,49,057).

III. The domestic visitor market share is highly concentrated, with Karnataka and Maharashtra together accounting for more than 10% of domestic tourists visiting Kerala from other states.

Which of the statements given above is/are accurate?

• A. I and III only
• B. II and III only
• C. I, II, and III
• D. II only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. II and III only

• Statement I is INCORRECT. You can't directly compare an 88% foreign growth rate in 2023 with a 50% domestic growth rate in 2022; they use different years and different traveler types.

• Statement II is CORRECT. The total Indian arrivals (92.36 lakh) divided by Kerala's total visits (6.49 lakh) is roughly 14.

• Statement III is CORRECT. Karnataka (6.6%) plus Maharashtra (3.6%) equals 10.2%, which is greater than 10%.