Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Name of tourist experience)	List - II (Destination)
A. Waterfall Trails Experience B. Immersive Experience at shore temple C. Spiritual Experience D. Eco-Wellness Experience at Yukson Cluster	I. Chitrakoot II. Gyalshing III. Mamallapuram IV. Sohra

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• B. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• C. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Associate Shore Temple immediately with Mamallapuram and Waterfall trails with the rain-drenched hills of Sohra.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Tourism in India is being developed through "experience-based" branding, where specific geographic destinations are linked to unique natural, cultural, or spiritual traits.

Step 1: Matching Experiences to Destinations.

• A. Waterfall Trails: Sohra (Cherrapunji) in Meghalaya is famous for having some of the highest and most beautiful waterfall trails in India. (A-IV)
• B. Shore Temple: The famous Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) in Tamil Nadu. (B-III)
• C. Spiritual Experience: Chitrakoot, spanning Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, is a major pilgrimage site associated with the Ramayana. (C-I)
• D. Eco-Wellness: The Yuksom (Yukson) cluster in Gyalshing district, Sikkim, is a hub for eco-tourism and high-altitude wellness. (D-II)

Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct match is A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.