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Examine the significance of ecotourism in relation to socio-economic development and biodiversity conservation in India.

  • UPSC 2021
  • Industry

Héctor Ceballos-Lascuráin, who coined the term in 1983, defined ecotourism as travel to relatively undisturbed natural areas to enjoy and study their wild plants, animals and cultural forms.

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  • Where the Two Objectives Diverge
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