Identify from the following why the warmer places around the Mediterranean coast and the west coast of India are major tourist places of the world?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Climate and landscape
Option (1) Job Opportunities — Incorrect. Jobs draw workers, while tourism is travel for recreation rather than business.
Option (2) Climate and landscape — Correct. Most people from colder regions want warm, sunny weather for beach holidays. The Mediterranean climate gives higher temperatures, long hours of sunshine and low rainfall right through the peak holiday season, so these coasts draw holiday-makers from colder lands. An attractive landscape, such as a spectacular sea coast, adds to the pull, and the warm coasts named in the question offer both.
Option (3) History and art — Incorrect. These draw visitors to monuments and old towns, not to warm coasts.
Option (4) Culture and Economy — Incorrect. These draw tourists to ethnic and local customs, not to warm coasts.
NCERT (2025-26): “Tourist Regions … The warmer places around the Mediterranean Coast and the West Coast of India are some of the popular tourist destinations in the world.…” “Tourist Attractions … Climate: Most people from colder regions expect to have warm, sunny weather for beach holidays. This is one of the main reasons for the importance of tourism in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean lands. The Mediterranean climate offers almost consistently higher temperatures, than in other parts of Europe, long hours of sunshine and low rainfall throughout the peak holiday season. People taking winter holidays have specific climatic requirements, either higher temperatures than their own homelands, or snow cover suitable for skiing. 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. History and Art: The history and art of an area have potential attractiveness. People visit ancient or picturesque towns and archaeological sites, and enjoy exploring castles, palaces and churches.…” |