Answer the following questions:

(a) Where does the name 'Kuakata' come from?

(b) What is the most unique feature of Kuakata beach?

(c) Why would one visit Kuakata?

(d) What are the things that add to the beauties of Kuakata?

(e) What, according to the text, makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination?

(a) The name 'Kuakata' comes from the story of a 'Kua' or well dug on the sea-shore by the Rakhaines to collect drinking water.

(b) The most unique feature of Kuakata beach is that it allows a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach.

(c) One would visit Kuakata for several reasons. First, Kuakata is one of the unique beaches that permits visitors to enjoy both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. Secondly, the long and wide sandy beach has evergreen forests and shimmering water. Finally, a visitor would enjoy swimming, diving and bathing in the beach and see migratory birds, sailing boats, etc. there.

(d) Fishing boats with colourful sails, surfing waves and the queues of coconut trees are the things that add to the beauties of Kuakata.

(e) The combination of scenic natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shining expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination.