Question: Recently Assam tourism minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled a new logo of Assam Tourism. The logo comprises-
(a) Elephant, Tea leaf, Brahmaputra River, Sunshine
(b) One-horned rhinoceros in the backdrop of a sun, tea in the form of two leaves and a bud, the Brahmaputra in blue stripes.
(c) Leopard, Sun, Elephant, Brahmaputra River
(d) One-horned rhinoceros, Tea leaf, Brahmaputra, Moon
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 4 September 2016 Assam tourism minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled a new logo of Assam Tourism with the tagline ‘Awesome Assam’.
- The logo has a one-horned rhinoceros in the backdrop of a sun, tea in the form of two leaves and a bud, the Brahmaputra in blue stripes and the words “Awesome Assam” in green.
- This is aimed at promoting the state at a globally.
- Rs 15 crore had been allotted to promote tourism in the media.
- For developing Kamakhya’s tourist infrastructure alone we have allotted Rs 33 crore.
- Under ‘Swadesh Darshan’ Scheme, the Govt. Of India has also allocated 120 Crores for 5 National parks of the state.
- Majuli Island (located in the middle of Brahmaputra River) is Assam’s famous tourist spot.
Reference:
https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/772400536335347712
http://www.diprassam.gov.in/pressrelease/Press%20release%20745.pdf
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160905/jsp/northeast/story_106372.jsp#.V-SOAfl97IV
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/assam-adopts-new-tourism-logo-punchline-3013838/
http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20160905/2931181.html