Indian Tourism Statistics 2020 Report

Current Context: Ministry of Tourism has released Indian Tourism Statistics 2020 report. 

•  As per the report, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top destination for attracting a large number of an Indian tourist in the state in 2019. 
• Around 53.6 crores domestic tourist visited UP in 2019. This estimation contributes to 23.1% of total travellers. 
• The second and third position is marked by Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh respectively in domestic visitors list category. 
• However, Tamil Nadu has topped in the list of attracting foreign visitors in the state in 2019. Nearly, 68 lakh foreigners visited Tamil Nadu in 2019. 
• The second and third position is marked by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh respectively in Foreign visitors list category. 
• Static Part: 
• Union Minister of Tourism and Culture: Prahlad Singh Patel

Questions: 

Q.1 Which state topped in the list of Indian Tourism Statistics 2020 report for attracting highest domestic visitors in 2019?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Maharashtra
d. Andhra Pradesh

Q.2 Which state topped in the list of Indian Tourism Statistics 2020 report for attracting highest foreign visitors in 2019?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kerala
c. Maharashtra 

d. Andhra Pradesh