Question

In 2023, what was the approximate difference in the percentage growth rate achieved by Kerala in domestic tourist arrivals compared to the growth rate achieved in the number of foreign tourists who visited the state?

• A. 36.9 percentage points
• B. 16.9 percentage points
• C. 51.1 percentage points
• D. 88.0 percentage points

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 36.9 percentage points

• The growth in foreign tourist visits was 88% (from 3.5 lakh to 6.5 lakh). The growth in domestic tourist arrivals was 51.1%. The difference is 88%−51.1%=36.9 percentage points.