General Studies · Course of Action

Based on the passage given below, choose the correct course(s) of action that logically follow. Passage: Himalayan towns experience a massive influx of tourists, often far exceeding their resident population. This puts enormous strain on the fragile environment, depleting natural resources and overwhelming infrastructure like sanitation systems. For example, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, sees 200,000 annual visitors compared to only 15,000 residents. Most Himalayan towns are unaware of their load-bearing capacity or carrying capacity, and the influx of tourists along with unregulated construction activities make them even more vulnerable to disasters. Course of Actions: I. Limit construction in all areas and use climate data to identify future vulnerabilities. II. With hilly areas seeing a large influx of floating populations, there is a need for sound tourism and resource management strategies, including for traffic, water, and waste.