Question 2 (ii)
Select the appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
From paragraph 1, we can infer that the ........ and ........... of the North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.
- distinctiveness
- conventionality
- diversity
- uniformity
- modernity
- 1 & 3
- 2 & 4
- 2 & 5
- 1 & 4
Answer:
From the paragraph:
The North-East of India is a melting pot of variegated cultural mosaic of people and races, an ethnic tapestry of many hues and shades. Yet, these states are less explored as compared to the rest of the country. The new generations of travellers who are ‘money rich and time poor’ are increasingly looking for unique experiences --a phenomenon being called the emergence of the ‘experience economy’. For this new and growing breed of tourists, the North-East with its variety and uniqueness holds immense attraction.
Checking the options:
- A. 1 & 3 - This is correct. ( Variety is a synonym for diversity and Uniqueness is a synonym for Distinctiveness)
- B. 2 & 4
- C. 2 & 5
- D. 1 & 4
So, the correct answer is option A and the correct sentence is -
From paragraph 1 we can infer that the Distinctiveness and Diversity of the North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.
