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NausheenAIR 9

Question Q16GS1GS1

पहाड़ी राज्यों में पर्यटन, इस क्षेत्र की पारिस्थितिक वहन क्षमता से अधिक जाने का खतरा है। इस प्रभाव के लिए योगदान करने वाले कारकों का विश्लेषण करें और इस परिघटना के संभावित पर्यावरणीय प्रभावों का मूल्यांकन करें। इन राज्यों में सतत पर्यटन सुनिश्चित करने के लिए क्या उपाय किए जा सकते हैं? / Tourism in the hilly states is threatening to exceed the ecological carrying capacity of the region. Analyze the factors contributing to this trend and evaluate the potential Environmental impacts of this phenomenon. What measures can be taken to ensure sustainable tourism in these states?

Open scan (p.40)

Introduction

The recent Joshimath landslip points to the problem of unsustainable tourism in India.

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Main Body

Tourism in hilly states:

1Religious tourism: eg. Char dham yatra
2Ecological tourism: eg. Research studies
3Summit tourism: eg. Recent G20 summit in Srinagar
4Entertainment tourism: eg. Bhool khilauya 2 shut in Shimla

Factors contributing to tourism threatening ecological carrying capacity:

Growth of hotel industries, businesses etc.

eg. In Kedarnath

Change in land-use pattern: eg. large scale deforestation

Creating connectivity for the tourists: eg. unscientific road cutting

Supporting industries: eg. Hydro-power project of Vaporan-Vishnuyadwar for electricity

Unregulated tourism: eg. not testing inbound tourist numbers

Environmental Impacts of the tourism phenomenon:

1Increase in disasters: eg. Kedarnath flood
2Deforestations
3Change in ecological environment: eg. flora and fauna
4Rise in climate events: eg. GLOFs in Ladakh
1Fallowing west practices: eg. Mangalayadi model of eco-tourism
2Regulating the number of inbound tourists: eg. Lakshadweep entered tourism in 2022
3Following proper environmental clearance norms before any infrastructure building
4Forming with the locals

Thus, we need to maintain the 'pristine environment for us and next generation.

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Conclusion

Sustainable practices and community involvement are essential to preserve hill station ecosystems.

12 words

Diagram

Mind-map style diagram showing tourism types (Religious, Ecological, Summit, Entertainment) and environmental impacts branching from central tourism concept

  • Uses real-world examples effectively (Joshimath, Kedarnath, Srinagar G20)
  • Distinguishes between types of tourism
  • Addresses multiple environmental and infrastructural impacts
  • Proposes concrete solutions with examples (Mangalayadi model, Lakshadweep regulation)
  • Includes both environmental and governance aspects

Topper

Nausheen

AIR 9

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena and Environmental Issues

Tourism impact and ecological carrying capacity

Sustainable tourism in hill stations

Writing Stats

195

Total words

17

Paragraphs

Analytical with practical examples

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