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SSC Geography QUESTION #6339
Question 1
The concept of 'carrying capacity' applied to tourism destinations refers to:
  • Maximum number of tourists that can be accommodated in hotels
  • Maximum number of visitors a site can sustain without unacceptable environmental or social impacts✔️
  • Peak season tourist arrivals
  • Economic threshold for tourism profitability
Correct Answer Explanation
Tourism carrying capacity is the maximum number of visitors a destination can sustain without causing unacceptable deterioration of physical environment, degradation of visitor experience, or adverse impacts on local community.