| Country | Number of Tourists |
|---|---|
| USA | 2000 |
| England | 3500 |
| Germany | 1200 |
| Italy | 1100 |
| Japan | 2400 |
| Australia | 2300 |
| France | 1000 |
Which two countries contributed to the one third of the total number of tourists who visited India in 2011?
Tourism data interpretation questions frequently appear in competitive examinations.
This problem focuses on identifying one third of tourists visiting India in 2011
by analyzing tourist data from different countries.
Given Tourist Data (2011)
| Country | Number of Tourists |
|---|---|
| USA | 2000 |
| England | 3500 |
| Germany | 1200 |
| Italy | 1100 |
| Japan | 2400 |
| Australia | 2300 |
| France | 1000 |
Step 1: Calculate Total Number of Tourists
Total tourists = 2000 + 3500 + 1200 + 1100 + 2400 + 2300 + 1000
Total = 13,500
Step 2: Calculate One-Third of Total Tourists
One-third of total tourists =
1/3 × 13,500= 4,500
We need to find two countries whose combined tourists equal 4,500.
Step 3: Option-wise Explanation
Option (A): USA and Japan
USA = 2000, Japan = 2400
2000 + 2400 = 4400
Result: Incorrect (Less than 4500)
Option (B): USA and Australia
USA = 2000, Australia = 2300
2000 + 2300 = 4300
Result: Incorrect (Less than 4500)
Option (C): England and France
England = 3500, France = 1000
3500 + 1000 = 4500
Result: Correct (Exactly one-third of total tourists)
Option (D): Japan and Australia
Japan = 2400, Australia = 2300
2400 + 2300 = 4700
Result: Incorrect (More than 4500)
Final Answer
Correct Option: (C) England and France
England and France together contributed exactly one third of the total tourists visiting India in 2011.
Conclusion
This question highlights the importance of calculating totals and proportions carefully.
Always compute the required fraction first and then compare it with the given options
to avoid close-value mistakes.
