RAS question
Which Rajasthan district recorded the highest number of international tourist visits in 2024?
Correct answer: (C) Jaipur.
Jaipur recorded the highest number of international tourist visits among Rajasthan districts in 2024, with 6,23,534 visits.
Explanation
The Economic Review 2024-25 places Jaipur at rank 1 in district-wise international tourist visits in Rajasthan for 2024, with 6,23,534 visits. The 2024 ranking is district-wise and specific to international tourist visits, not total tourism or domestic tourism. Udaipur ranked 2 with 4,83,109 visits and Jodhpur ranked 3 with 2,07,490 visits, while Jaisalmer stood below them with 1,61,884 visits. Jaipur maintained its position as the most visited district, even though its international visits fell from 2023 to 2024. Therefore, Jaipur was the highest-ranking Rajasthan district for international tourist visits in 2024.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Udaipur was second in 2024 with 4,83,109 international tourist visits, so it did not exceed Jaipur's 6,23,534 visits.
- (B) Jaisalmer recorded 1,61,884 international tourist visits in 2024, placing it below Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur.
- (D) Jodhpur was third in 2024 with 2,07,490 international tourist visits, well below Jaipur's total.
Concept
Tourism trends and district-wise tourist footfall form part of the Economy of Rajasthan syllabus. Economic Review rankings are important for RAS preparation because tourism affects Rajasthan's services economy.