Choose the most appropriate option out of the four options given below: 1×16=16
1. Which one of the following is a positive socio-cultural impact of tourism? 1
(A) It reduces the bonding of family structure
(B) Erosion of local language and dialect
(C) It reinforces the concept of nuclear family
(D) Through exchange of ideas and traditions, people develop mutual sympathy and understanding towards each other
Ans: (D) Through exchange of ideas and traditions, people develop mutual sympathy and understanding towards each other
2. Which one of the following is not a positive environmental impact of tourism? 1
(A) Cleanliness drive is taken up to attract more and more tourists
(B) Greater environmental protective measures are adopted
(C) Landslides are widespread in such areas because of human intervention
(D) Ecological balance maintenance becomes an important objective to preserve the ecosystem
Ans: (D) Ecological balance maintenance becomes an important objective to preserve the ecosystem
3. Which one of the following statements about longitudes is not correct? 1
(A) It is an imaginary line which runs from North Pole to South Pole.
(B) It is distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.
(C) Points east of prime meridian are numbered from 0° to 180° west.
(D) All lines of longitude cut lines of latitude at 90° (right angle).
Ans: (C) Points east of prime meridian are numbered from 0° to 180° west.
4. If 360 degrees is equal to 24 hours, then 30 degrees will be equal to how much? 1
(A) One hour
(B) Two hours
(C) Three hours
(D) Four hours
Ans: (B) Two hours
5. Which cities are joined by Golden Triangle highway? 1
(A) Delhi, Agra and Jodhpur
(B) Delhi, Agra and Udaipur
(C) Delhi, Jaipur and Jaisalmer
(D) Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Ans: (D) Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
6. What will happen if a tourist crosses International Date Line from west to east? 1
(A) One day is reduced
(B) One day is added
(C) No change
(D) None of the above
Ans: (B) One day is added
7. Who among the following was known as ‘Tuti-e-Hind’ (Parrot of India)? 1
(A) Tansen
(B) Amir Khusrau
(C) Nayak Gopal
(D) Haridas
Ans: (B) Amir Khusrau
8. On which occasion popular dance of Gujarat, ‘Garba’ is performed? 1
(A) Navratri
(B) Diwali
(C) Holi
(D) Dussehra
Ans: (D) Dussehra
9. At which one of the following places Buddha gave his first sermon? 1
(A) Kushinagar
(B) Sarnath
(C) Gaya
(D) Lumbini
Ans: (B) Sarnath
10. On which river Howrah Bridge is constructed? 1
(A) Ganga
(B) Hooghly
(C) Kosi
(D) Brahmaputra
Ans: (B) Hooghly
11. Which one of the following sacred places is considered home of Lord Vishnu? 1
(A) Amarnath
(B) Somnath
(C) Badrinath
(D) Rameswaram
Ans: (C) Badrinath
12. Mount Parsvanatha is a religious heritage site for which one of the following? 1
(A) Hindus
(B) Buddhist
(C) Jains
(D) Sikhs
Ans: (C) Jains
13. Which one of the following places is the birthplace of Guru Nanak? 1
(A) Hemkund Sahib
(B) Patna Sahib
(C) Nankana Sahib
(D) Paonta Sahib
Ans: (C) Nankana Sahib
14. Which one of the following was the residence of Buddhist Monks? 1
(A) Gurukul
(B) Vihara
(C) Griha
(D) Parvat
Ans: (B) Vihara
15. Which one of the following States had the highest number of foreign tourists visiting in 2014? 1
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
Ans: (D) Tamil Nadu
16. Which of the following points helps in delivering a good speech? 1
(A) Convey the required information
(B) Use short and simple words
(C) Smile if it comes naturally
(D) During the presentation spoke anxiously without making eye contact.
Ans: (B) Use short and simple words
17. Identify the given statements as True or False: 1×2=2
(a) All lines of longitude cut lines of latitude at 90° (right angle).
(b) Canada has three time zones.
Ans: (a) True, (b) False
18. Answer in one word or two words: 1×2=2
(a) Which two cities are joined by North-South corridor?
(b) Which mode of transport has helped in promoting tourism?
Ans:
(a) Srinagar and Kanyakumari
(b) Railways
19. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) Nagaswaram is a unique musical instrument of _____.
(b) Ustad Amzad Ali Khan is a famous _____.
Ans: (a) Tamil Nadu, (b) Sarod
20. Match the Column—A with Column—B: 1×2=2
| Column—A | Column—B |
| (a) Tabla | (i) Ustad Bismillah Khan |
| (b) Shehnai | (ii) Ustad Zakir Hussain |
| (iii) Ustad Amzad Ali Khan | |
| (iv) Ustad Pyare Khan |
Ans:
| Column—A | Column—B |
| (a) Tabla | (ii) Ustad Zakir Hussain |
| (b) Shehnai | (i) Ustad Bismillah Khan |
21. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma is situated in _____.
(b) _____ temple is located in the mighty Trikuta Mountains.
Ans: (a) Pushkar, (b) Vaishno Devi Temple
22. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) Prophet Muhammad got prophethood at the age of _____ in the year 610 AD.
(b) The Hijri era started in the year _____.
Ans: (a) Forty, (b) 622 AD
23. Identify the given statements as True or False: 1×2=2
(a) Brajbhoomi is associated with the God Ram.
(b) Buddha gave his first sermon at Lumbini.
Ans: (a) False, (b) False
24. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) _____ situated in Nilgiri Hills is a very famous hill station of South India.
(b) The geographical _____ makes India a good place for adventurous tourism.
Ans: (a) Ooty, (b) diversity
25. Identify the given statements as True or False: 1×2=2
(a) Foreign tourist arrivals in India are continuously decreasing.
(b) Tourism is a smokeless industry with a unique quality of earning foreign exchange.
Ans: (a) False, (b) True
26. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) _____ is supposed to be the most favoured destination for tourist by the year 2020.
(b) The ranking of India in world tourism improved from 38th position (2011) to _____ in 2015.
Ans: (a) Europe, (b) 24
27. Identify the given statements as True or False: 1×2=2
(a) India is a major tourist destination among the South Asian nations.
(b) Tourism in India has not grown substantially since the beginning of 1990.
Ans: (a) True, (b) False
28. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) People who are sociable assertive and enjoy more frequent social interaction are called _____.
(b) The tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily such as anger, anxiety and depression is called _____.
Ans: (a) Extroverts, (b) emotional stability
29. Identify the given statements as True or False: 1×2=2
(a) Marketing starts with the buyer and focuses on the needs of buyer.
(b) Marketing is a part of selling.
Ans: (a) True, (b) False
30. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) _____ is the latest and most effective in the advertising world.
(b) In the AIDAS model of promotion ‘S’ stands for _____.
Ans: (a) Internet, (b) Satisfaction
31. Describe any two features of tourist map. 2
Ans:
Or
Mention any two measures to boost tourism.
Ans: Any two.
32. Explain any two facilities provided by Bharat Darshan special train to the tourist. 2
Ans: Bharat Darshan is a special tourist train which covers all the important tourist places in the country. The affordable cost of the tour package covers accommodation arrangements for each coach, tourist buses for visiting sightseeing spots, and hall accommodation at places of night stay. Guides for information are some of the added facilities.
33. Describe any two characteristics of the musical instrument ‘Shehnai’. 2
Ans: Any two
Or
Describe any two characteristics of the musical instrument ‘Sarangi’.
Ans: Any two
34. Write a short note on Carnatic music. 2
Ans:
Or
Write a short note on Indian theatre.
Ans:
35. Distinguish between ‘shadow puppet’ and ‘glove puppet’. 2
Ans:
36. Explain any two characteristics of rock-cut temples. 2
Ans: The earliest rock-cut temples were excavated in western Deccan in the early years of the Christian era. The chaitya at Karle, with fine high halls and polished decorative walls, is a remarkable example of rock-cut architecture. The Kailash temple at Ellora, built by the Rashtrakutas and the ratha temples of Mahabalipuram, built by the Pallavas, are other examples of rock-cut temples. Most probably, the stability and permanence of rocks attracted the patrons of art and builders who decorated these temples with beautiful sculptures.
37. Mention any two features of communication. 2
Ans: Any two
Or
Mention any two advantages of oral communication.
Ans: Any two
38. Explain any two objectives of meeting. 2
Ans: Any two
Or
Explain agreeableness as a personality trait.
Ans: Agreeableness is the tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than being suspicious and antagonistic towards others. It is also a measure of one’s trusting and helpful nature, and whether a person is generally well-tempered or not.
39. Examine any two disadvantages of written communication. 2
Ans: Any two
40. Elucidate the four stages of team development. 2
Ans:
41. Describe any three features of trekking route map. 3
Ans: The trekking route map shows the treks in mountainous areas along which trekking is possible. It indicates the trekking path, height at different locations, and camp pitching ground, along with the river and mountain systems. On this map trekking path, the height at different locations, camp pitching ground, along with the river and mountain system, are also shown.
Or
Describe any three characteristics of road transportation.
Ans:
42. Analyze the role of railways in tourism development in India. 3
Ans: Indian Railways is running a few special trains to promote tourism in India, such as Toy Train, Palace on Wheels, Fairy Queen, Heritage on Wheels, Bharat Darshan train, Train of Darjeeling, Nilgiri Mountain Rail of South India and Kalka-Shimla Rail make their place in the World Heritage list of UNESCO.
Or
Explain the concept of sustainable tourism in three points.
Ans: Sustainable tourism is developed and maintained in any specific area/ surrounding in such a manner and at such a scale that it remains viable over an indefinite period and does not degrade or alter the environment.
The main purpose of sustainable tourism is to maintain the everlasting guarantee of sustainability. For this, one would have to consider the economic, socio-cultural and environmental factors and measures to maintain proper/ appropriate equilibrium.
The cleanliness, tidiness and the beauty of the area/ region are equally important to attract the tourists. Hence, striking a suitable balance between the economic, socio-cultural and environmental factors is the foremost concern for sustainable tourism.
43. Explain any three features of health tourism. 3
Ans: Health tourism in India provides world-class treatment at low cost. It includes the Indian system of medicine like Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Siddha, Unaniand allopathy. Indian medical tourism attracts many tourists from the developed world, such as the US, Europe and the Middle East regions, where medical treatment remains very costly.
Or
Explain any three attractions for the tourists at destination in the world.
Ans: A tourist visits a place for various purposes, which include recreation, holiday, leisure, health, study, religious belief, business, meeting with friends and relatives without any remunerative job.
Leisure- Miami Beach
Study- London
Religious- Ayodhya
44. Explain any three points of significance of Shravanabelgola as a holy place for Jains. 3
Ans:
45. Write an essay on the life and teachings of Vardhamana Mahavir. 6
Ans: Vardhaman Mahavira has been accepted as the founder of Jainism. He was the 24th and the last Tirthankara (teacher) of the Jains. He was born at Vaishali, the capital of the Vajji tribe. His father Siddhartha was the chief of a clan of Kshatriyas.
At the age of thirty, Vardhaman left his house in search of truth. He gave up the life of ease and pleasure and became an ascetic. He undertook penance and meditation for twelve years before the truth was revealed to him. This enlightenment made him a conqueror or a Jina. Therefore, his followers are
called Jains and his philosophy, Jainism.
Mahavira’s Teachings
Or
Write an essay on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak.
Ans: Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh faith, was born in Talwandi, near Lahore, Pakistan, in 1469. He was one of the greatest saints of the Bhakti movement. Guru Nanak (1469–1539) was the first Guru, and Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the last. Guru Nanak received his early education in Sanskrit and Persian.
In 1496, he had an extraordinary spiritual experience (enlightenment), after which he travelled extensively to spread the message of love and brotherhood. He was accompanied by a Muslim musician, Mardanaji and a Hindu peasant, Bhai Bala. The three went from one village to another for preaching. Guru Nanak preached through kirtans, bhajans and ragas, and people flocked to listen to him. He spent the last years of his life with his family in the village of Kartarpur. His hymns and songs were compiled in a book called the Adi Granth. He established sangats (people sitting together to listen to the Guru) and pangats (people eating together in langar or free kitchen).
Teachings of Guru Nanak
46. Explain any six factors affecting tourism in the world. 6
Ans: Some important factors responsible for the growth of tourism in any area are,
Or
Explain any six points of emerging dimension of Indian tourism.
Ans: Emerging dimensions in Indian tourism are :
47. Which one of the following was the first organized travel agent in the world? 1
(A) Jeena Tours and Travels
(B) Lee and Muirhead
(C) Thomas Cook
(D) TAAI
Ans: (C) Thomas Cook
48. Which one of the following tour operators handles domestic tourists travelling to foreign countries? 1
(A) Inbound tour operator
(B) Outbound tour operator
(C) Domestic tour operator
(D) Ground operator
Ans: (B) Outbound tour operator
49. I plan sightseeing tours and excursion tours, airport transfer, check-in and check-out time in the hotel. Who am I among the following? 1
(A) Tour operator
(B) Wholesale travel agency
(C) Retail travel agency
(D) Online travel agency
Ans: (B) Wholesale travel agency
50. When was a separate Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation created in India? 1
(A) 1957
(B) 1967
(C) 1977
(D) 1987
Ans: (B) 1967
51. Fill in the blanks: 1×2=2
(a) Tourist expects that tour to be organized as per the _____ mentioned in the tour package.
(b) Railneer bottle water is a product of _____.
Ans: (a) itinerary, (b) IRCTC
52. Explain any three functions of travel agency. 3
Ans:
53. Distinguish between retail travel agency and wholesale travel agency with example. 3
Ans: A retail travel agency acts like any other retailer, selling tourist products directly to tourists on behalf of the supplier and gets a commission for selling.
A wholesale travel agency assembles various components of services to form packages. Later, it depends on retailers to market and sell their products to the tourists. It may also directly sell to the customers through its own retail outlets.
47. On the basis of location, which one of these hotels is located far away from the city in forests, beach areas or hill stations? 1
(A) Downtown hotel
(B) Suburban hotel
(C) Airport hotel
(D) Resort hotel
Ans: (D) Resort hotel
48. Which are the three important components of tourism industry? 1
(A) Appeal, accessibility and accommodation
(B) Attraction, availability and accommodation
(C) Attraction, accessibility and accommodation
(D) Appeal, availability and accommodation
Ans: (C) Attraction, accessibility and accommodation
49. Which one of the following is not a main function of front office in a hotel? 1
(A) To take advance booking for rooms
(B) To handle the phone calls of hotel
(C) To provide food to the staff of hotel
(D) To assign a room to the guest
Ans: (C) To provide food to the staff of hotel
50. Which one of these is a popular Hyderabadi cuisine? 1
(A) Mirchi ka salan
(B) Dal Makhni
(C) Butter chicken
(D) Khichu
Ans: (A) Mirchi ka salan
51. Identify the given statements as True or False: 1×2=2
(a) Thai food is light, and the herbs and spices used as common ingredients have medicinal value.
(b) Hotels operate twenty-four hours a day for five days a week.
Ans: (a) true (b) False
52. Explain any three expectations of guests during their arrival at the hotel. 3
Ans: Any three
53. Distinguish between ‘Bell desk’ and ‘Concierge’ in a hotel with example. 3
Ans:
Bell Desk is responsible for escorting the guests to their rooms and familiarising them with hotel facilities, safety features and in-room features.
Functions
Concierge is responsible for providing personalised services to the guests. Usually in hotels, a concierge assists guests with various tasks like making restaurant reservations, arranging for spa services, recommending nightlife, hot spots, arranging transportation, procurement of tickets to special events.
Functions
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