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An expert group has sounded a timely warning on what ‘environmentally destructive tourism’ will mean to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries and the objectives they are supposed to serve. Given the unique and rare wildlife the country has been endowed with, the rationale for using the resources for attracting tourists from abroad is unassailable. This necessarily postu- lates that the flora and the fauna should be protected and conserved. As a matter of fact, much of the government’s interest in wildlife preservation has to do with the tremendous prospect of tourist traffic on that account. Yet the risk of the revenue-earning motivation overrunning the conservation imperatives is very real, the lure of the coveted foreign exchange that goes with this business only, is serving to enhance it several folds.
Even with the tourist inflow far below the potential, the pressure of visitors is said to have been already felt on the tiger reserves. With the Government of India’s declared intent to boost tourism quite justified for its own reasons, the need for eliminating the risk assumes a greater sense of urgency. The study team has noted that most of the 41 national parks and 165 wildlife sanctuaries surveyed are open to the tourists. The less frequented among them may not require special attention immediately in this respect as much as the ones that are major tourist attraction do. These include the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Maharashtra, Nandankanan in Orissa and Bannerghatta in Karnataka.
Over a year ago, the Indian Board for Wildlife expressed concern over the looming danger, and decided that the core areas of national parks and sanctuaries should be kept totally free from biotic disturbances, and the visitor be permitted to view the wildlife only from the areas marked out for the purpose. And now, the expert group has come up with the suggestion that a case by case evaluation be done of the “capacity” as well as the “limitations” of all the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries and based on such assessment an area-specific plan for tourist promotion within the “safety” norms be charted. That this is the most scientific way of going about the job, and that there is no time to lose can be readily conceded.
Question: 1

Biotic disturbances in the context means: \bigskip

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"Biotic" refers to living elements in an ecosystem, but always match it to the specific context given in the passage.
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  • Attacks from other living things, animals, etc.
  • The disturbances caused by the natives on seeing the strange foreigners.
  • The political disturbances causing the closedown of the parks.
  • Disturbances caused by the wild animals on seeing the tourists.
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The Correct Option is D

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According to the passage, “biotic disturbances” are described in the context of visitors affecting wildlife. Specifically, it mentions that wild animals are disturbed upon seeing tourists. Therefore, the term in this context refers to the **disturbances caused by living beings (wild animals)** when they react to human presence. Thus, among all options, **option (D)** provides the most contextually accurate interpretation. \[ \boxed{\text{Disturbances caused by the wild animals on seeing the tourists}} \] \bigskip
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Question: 2

By using the expression “environmentally destructive tourism” the author means:

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Environmental destruction in tourism is about harming the very things that tourists come to see — animals, plants, habitats.
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  • The preservation of the wild beasts.
  • The closure of wildlife and sanctuaries.
  • Destroying the attractive sources of wild animals and birds.
  • The maintenance of the flora and fauna of the country.
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The Correct Option is C

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The phrase “environmentally destructive tourism” refers to the negative impact that tourism can have on the environment, particularly wildlife and sanctuaries. The passage describes how unregulated tourism can lead to depletion of the flora and fauna — the very attractions that bring tourists. \[ \boxed{\text{Destroying the attractive sources of wild animals and birds.}} \] \bigskip
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To implement the most scientific ways of tourism, we should: \bigskip

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When a passage mentions planning and structured evaluation, the best answer will reflect systematic execution — like a commission or study group.
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  • Get distinguished and talented persons trained in the field.
  • From a commission and plan out how to implement the suggestions.
  • Get a group of scientists abroad to learn more about tourism.
  • Speed as much finance as possible to better the suggestions made.
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The Correct Option is B

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The passage concludes by recommending a systematic approach — involving “a case-by-case evaluation based on capacity as well as limitations” — and drawing specific boundaries for tourist activities. This implies forming a scientific body or commission to implement such guidelines. \[ \boxed{\text{Form a commission and plan out how to implement the suggestions.}} \] \bigskip
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