Tourism is the world's largest tertiary activity. How many registered jobs does it provide?
A2,500 million
B250 million
C25 million
D2.5 million
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 250 million
1. Tourism has 250 million registered jobs.
2. It gives 40 per cent of total GDP.
3. It fosters retail and craft industries.
_Source: syllabus Geography, Fundamentals of Human Geography, Chapter 7, Tertiary and Quaternary Activities._
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