Following graph shows the number of International Tourist Arrival to India (figures in thousands) from 1999 to 2004. Answer the following questions using the information provided. International Tourist Arrivals (‘000 s) Source 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Africa 26 27 28 29 31 33 America 122 128 120 115 113 126 Asia Pacific 103 115 121 131 120 153 Europe 381 393 391 400 396 415 Middle East 21 24 24 28 30 36 From which source has the percentage growth of arrivals been the highest over the period 1999 ‐ 2004?
Following graph shows the number of International Tourist Arrival to India (figures in thousands) from 1999 to 2004. Answer the following questions using the information provided. International Tourist Arrivals (‘000 s) Source 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Africa 26 27 28 29 31 33 America 122 128 120 115 113 126 Asia Pacific 103 115 121 131 120 153 Europe 381 393 391 400 396 415 Middle East 21 24 24 28 30 36 From which source has the percentage growth of arrivals been the highest over the period 1999 ‐ 2004? Correct Answer Middle East
From the graph
In Africa, Percentage growth of arrivals from 1999 - 2004 = (33 - 26)/33 × 100 = 15.15%
In Asia pacific, Percentage growth of arrivals from 1999 - 2004 = (153 - 103)/153 × 100 = 48.53%
In Europe, Percentage growth of arrivals from 1999 - 2004 = (415 - 381)/381 × 100 = 8.9%
In Middle East, Percentage growth of arrivals from 1999 - 2004 = (36 - 21)/26 × 100 = 57.69%
∴ The Percentage growth of arrivals from 1999 - 2004 in Middle East is highest