Many people living in landlocked areas love to spend holidays along the beaches/sea. Which factor of tourist attraction does this represent?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Landscape
Beaches and sea coasts are part of an attractive natural setting, so the pull here is the landscape.
Option (1) Landscape — Correct. People like to spend holidays among mountains, lakes and spectacular sea coasts.
Option (2) Art — Incorrect. History and art draw people to ancient or picturesque towns, archaeological sites, castles, palaces and churches, not to beaches.
Option (3) History — Incorrect. History and art draw people to ancient or picturesque towns, archaeological sites, castles, palaces and churches, not to beaches.
Option (4) Cultural — Incorrect. Culture draws people who want to experience ethnic and local customs.
NCERT (2026-27): “Tourist Attractions … Landscape: Many people like to spend their holidays in an attractive environment, which often means mountains, lakes, spectacular sea coasts and landscapes not completely altered by man.” |