Question

Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation was established in _______.
A. 1971
B. 1985
C. 2000
D. 2008

Answer 1

Hint: There are many places to visit in Karnataka like Coorg, Bangalore, Mysore, Chikmagalur, Hampi, Udupi, Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Badami, Jog falls, and many other parks, even some national parks. The capital of Karnataka i.e., Bangalore is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”.

Complete answer: To promote tourism in Karnataka, the State Government of Karnataka in India established an organization Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation or KSTDC. Its headquarters is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It was founded on 06 February 1971. The Managing Director of this organization is Sri. Kumar Pushkar, IFS. Its aim was to provide infrastructure, conveyance, and other facilities to travelers visiting Karnataka. The promotion of unknown tourist spots in Karnataka is also a part of the mission. A luxury tourist train also runs through the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu as well as Pondicherry which is known as the Golden Chariot. The attractions of the state that bestows on its tourists are the pristine beach resorts, waterfalls, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, palaces, and impressive temples, ancient historical monuments, and push malls. Jungle Lodges and Resorts and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation are the two government-owned companies through which Karnataka Tourism develops hospitality infrastructure. Stark Communications is India’s leading tourism marketing organization which also does Karnataka’s destination branding and marketing.

Thus, option (A) is correct.

Note: The KSTDC runs conducted tours – tours of predetermined places at predetermined times and it also owns some hotels and guest houses. Karnataka has been ranked as the third most popular state for tourism in the country in 2014.