Tourism 7th Social Science Lesson 13 Questions in English
7th Social Science Lesson 13 Questions in English
13. Tourism
1. Which of the following statement is correct about tourism?
1) The word tourist was derived from an old English word “tourian” which refers to a person who travels out of his usual environment for not more than one year and less than 24 hours
2) The purpose of travel may be religious, recreation, business, historical and cultural.
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
The word tourist was derived from an old English word “tourian” which refers to a person who travels out of his usual environment for not more than one year and less than 24 hours. The purpose of travel may be religious, recreation, business, historical and cultural.
2. Which among the following is the main component of tourism?
a) Attraction
b) Accessibility
c) Amenities
d) All the above
Explanation
The three main components of tourism are Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities. These three components are together known as A3 concept.
3. Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Transport decides the cost of travel and the time consumed in reaching or accessing a specific attraction
2) Natural attraction includes landscape, seascape, beaches, climatic condition and forests.
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Natural attraction includes landscape, seascape, beaches, climatic condition and forests. Cultural attraction are historic monuments and other intellectual creations. Apart from this, cultural attractions also includes fairs and festivals. Accessibility means reachability to a particular place of attraction through various means of transportation such as road, rail, water and air. Transport decides the cost of travel and the time consumed in reaching or accessing a specific attraction.
4. Which of the following is correctly matched?
1) Jerusalem – Christians
2) Hindus – Mecca
3) Muslims – Varanasi
a) 1 alone
b) 1, 2
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
Explanation
Religious tour to Kasi (Varanasi) by Hindus, to Jerusalem by Christians and to Mecca by Muslims are few of the examples for religious tourism.
5. Which of the following is correctly matched?
1) Angkorwat of Indonesia
2) Taj mahal of India
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Historical Tourism focuses on visiting historically important places like museums, monuments, archaeological areas, forts, temples and so on. Angkorwat of Cambodia, Taj mahal of India and Pyramids of Egypt are some of the examples to quote for Historical Tourism.
6. Gastronomy refers to an aspect of_______
a) Religious tourism
b) Cultural tourism
c) Eco-Tourism
d) Historical tourism
Explanation
Tourism can be divided on the basis of nature, utility, time and distance. Gastronomy refers to an aspect of cultural tourism.
7. African forest safari comes under_____
a) Historical tourism
b) Cultural tourism
c) Eco-Tourism
d) Recreational tourism
Explanation
Eco tourism typically involves travel to destinations where plants and animals thrive in a naturally preserved environment. Amazon rain forest, African forest safari, trekking in the slopes of Himalayas are the famous incredible Eco-friendly attractions.
8. Which among the following is an example of Adventure Tourism?
a) Rafting in the Brahmaputra River at Arunachala Pradesh
b) Mountaineering in the peaks of Himalayas
c) Bungee jumping in New Zealand
d) All the above
Explanation
Adventure tourism is a type of tourism involving travel to remote or exotic places in order to take part in physically challenging outdoor activities. For e.g. sky dive in Australia, Bungee jumping in New Zealand, mountaineering in the peaks of Himalayas, rafting in the Brahmaputra River at Arunachala Pradesh.
9. Which among the following is/are attractive spots for recreational tourism?
a) Waterfalls
b) Beaches
c) Amusement parks
d) All the above
Explanation
This type of tourism aims at enjoyment, amusement or pleasure are mainly for ‘fun activity’. Waterfalls, hill stations, beaches, and amusement parks are the attractive spots for recreational tourism.
10. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
1) Inbound Tourism: Touring Outside the native country
2) Outbound Tourism: Touring in foreign countries
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Inbound Tourism: Touring within the native country. Outbound Tourism: Touring in foreign countries.
11. Which of the following is a type of visa?
a) Tourist VISA
b) Student VISA
c) Medical VISA
d) All the above
Explanation
Tourist VISA – Recreation sight-seeing Student VISA – Higher education Employment VISA – Work in a country Medical VISA – Medical treatment in a reputed hospital of a country.
12. Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Passport is a document issued to a person (or) a stamp marked on the Visa of a person who wants to visit other country
2) International tourism is undertaken to visit the places of international importance and to gather knowledge about international culture and customs
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
International tourism is undertaken to visit the places of international importance and to gather knowledge about international culture and customs. For this, there are certain travel forms and formalities to be fulfilled by the tourists, such as passport, Visa, Foreign Currency, Air ticket, Travel insurance, and other immigration details.
VISA – A document issued to a person (or) a stamp marked on the passport of a person who wants to visit other country.
13. Which of the following statement is correct?
1) India is a country known for its gentle hospitality with spicy food and culture.
2) All types of land form, varied climate, rich resources for eco and adventure tourism are the versatile specialty of India.
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
India is a country known for its gentle hospitality with spicy food and culture. Visitor friendly traditions with varied life style, culture, heritage, colorful fairs and festivals are abiding attractions for the tourists. All types of land form, varied climate, rich resources for eco and adventure tourism are the versatile specialty of India.
14. Which of the following are correctly matched?
1) Saranath – Uttar Pradesh
2) St. Francis Xavier Cathedral – Chennai
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Most famous religious spots of India are as follows: Rameswaram – Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram – Tamil Nadu, Varanasi(Kasi) – Uttar Pradesh, Saranath – Uttar Pradesh, Vaishnava Devi temple – Jammu & Kashmir, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral – Goa, Amritsar – Punjab, Monasteries of Ladakh – Jammu & Kashmir
15. How many principle mountain ranges are there in Indian Sub- continent?
a) 7
b) 4
c) 5
d) 2
Explanation
The Indian sub-continent has seven principal mountains ranges and the largest of all is the Himalayas that lie in the northern part of India.
16. In which of the following states Himalayas hill stations are not present?
a) Uttarakhand
b) West Bengal
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Explanation
Most of the Himalayan hill stations in India are located in states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya.
17. Which of the following are correctly matched?
1) Nainital – Sikkim
2) Shillong – Uttarakhand
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
The beautiful hill stations in India Kodaikanal, Ooty – Tamil Nadu Nainital, Missouri – Uttarakhand Darjeeling – West Bengal Gulmarg – Jammu & Kashmir Shillong – Meghalaya Shimla, Manali – Himachal Pradesh Munnar – Kerala Gangtok – Sikkim
18. What is the full-form of IATA?
a) International Air Transport Association
b) Indian Air Transport Association
c) International Airbase Traffic Association
d) None
Explanation
ITC – Inclusive Tour Charter IATA – International Air Transport Association IATO – Indian Association of Tour Operators TAAI – Travel Agents Association of India TTTHA – Tamil Nadu Tour Travel and Hospitality Association TTDC – Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation.
19. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
1) Among the waterfalls in India, some are seasonal, while some are perennial
2) Season brings lot of tourists to these bubbling waterfall sites
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
In India there are many spectacular and wonderful waterfalls covered by dense forest, huge walls of rock and lush green trees. Among these waterfalls, some are seasonal, while some are perennial. Few of the amazing waterfalls are in swing during the monsoon season. This season brings lot of tourists to these bubbling waterfall sites.
20. What is the type of Thalaiyar waterfalls?
a) Horse tail
b) Segmented
c) Plunge
d) S type
Explanation
Thalaiyar waterfalls is Horse tail type located in Dindugul district of Tamil Nadu in India
21. Which of the following waterfalls is located in Kerala?
a) Talakona
b) Nohkalikai
c) Aathirappally
d) Thalaiyar
Explanation
Aathirappally waterfalls is the Niagara of India, which is located in Thrissur district of Kerala.
22. Talakona waterfalls is located in____
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Telangana
d) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
Talakona waterfalls is the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh. A lot of medicinal herbs are seen around the region.
23. Which among the following is water falls is located in East khasi hill?
a) Jog water falls
b) Nohkalikai waterfalls
c) Talakona waterfalls
d) Thalaiyar waterfalls
Explanation
Nohkalikai waterfalls is the Tallest plunge type of waterfall situated in the East khasi hill district of Meghalaya.
24. Which water falls is located in Shimogo district?
a) Thalaiyar waterfalls
b) Jog water falls
c) Nohkalikai waterfalls
d) Talakona waterfalls
Explanation
Jog water falls is Segmented waterfall (Raja, Rani and thunder) located in Shimogo district of Karnataka.
25. Assertion(A): India possesses a wide range of forests and grasslands.
Reason(R): Diversity of lands makes it one of the hot-spot for flora and fauna
a) A and R are correct and R explains A
b) A and R are correct
c) A is correct and R is wrong
d) A is wrong and R is correct
Explanation
India possesses a wide range of forests and grasslands. Diversity of these lands makes it one of the hot-spot for flora and fauna.
26. Which of the following Fauna is/are found in India?
a) Royal Bengal Tigers
b) Rhinoceros
c) Leopard
d) All the above
Explanation
The dense and dark forest of Indian States provides suitable habitat for a wide and an unique variety of animals and birds. Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian Lions, Elephants, Rhinoceros, Indian leopard and Reptiles are the major tourist attractions.
27. Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Diverse range of climate of India invite birds from remote places to feed, breed and to nurture their young ones in the Indian bird sanctuaries
2) Bird sanctuaries attract attention for their exclusive variety of birds.
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Bird sanctuaries attract attention for their exclusive variety of birds. Diverse range of climate of India invite birds from remote places to feed, breed and to nurture their young ones in the Indian bird sanctuaries.
28. Which among the following is the pull factor in Tourism?
a) Prestige
b) Amenities
c) Both
d) None
Explanation
Push factors in Tourism are Prestige Pull factors in Tourism are Amenities.
29. Which of the following Wildlife sanctuary is located in Tamil Nadu?
a) Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary
b) Kaziranga National Park
c) Kanha National Park
d) All the above
Explanation
Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is located in Tamil Nadu. The animals found are Tiger, Elephant, Bison, Deer.
30. Kanha National Park is located in_____
a) Gujarat
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Uttarakhand
Explanation
Kanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. The animal found here is Swamp Deer.
31. Ranthambore National Park is located in_____
a) Assam
b) Rajasthan
c) Gujarat
d) Kerala
Explanation
Ranthambore National Park is located in Rajasthan and the animal found here is Tiger. Kanha National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. The animal found here is Swamp Deer.
32. Periyar National Park is located in_____
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
Periyar National Park is located in Kerala and the animals found here are Elephant, Deer.
33. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located in_____
a) Kerala
b) Uttarakhand
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan
Explanation
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka and the animals found here are Bison, Leopard and Gaur.
34. Which of the following bird Sanctuary located in Rajasthan?
a) Koonthankulam bird sanctuary
b) Kumarakom bird sanctuary
c) Mayani bird sanctuary
d) Bharatpur bird sanctuary
Explanation
Bharatpur bird sanctuary is locate in Rajasthan. Mayani bird sanctuary is located in Maharashtra.
35. Uppalapadu bird sanctuary is located in_______
a) Rajasthan
b) Kerala
c) Gujarat
d) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
Uppalapadu bird sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh. Kumarakom bird sanctuary is located in Kerala.
36. Which of the following is correctly matched?
1) Nawabganj bird sanctuary – Uttar Pradesh
2) Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary – Gujarat
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary is located in Gujarat. Nawabganj bird sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh.
37. India is a country with____ km long coastline
a) 1076
b) 7517
c) 7770
d) 8788
Explanation
India is a country with 7517 km long coastline comprising the most beautiful beaches bounded by Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. Indian beaches are enriched with diverse coastal land forms filled with aquatic flora and fauna.
38. Which among the following the Geographical features of Dhanushkodi?
a) Turquoise blue sea water
b) Sea Cliffs for wonderful sunset views
c) Coral reefs and marine adventure
d) All the above
Explanation
Dhanushkodi is located in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its Turquoise blue sea water Geographical feature.
39. Which of the following beach has Coral reefs and marine adventure?
a) Varkala Beach
b) Tarkarli Beach
c) Marari Beach
d) Marina beach
Explanation
Tarkarli Beach is located in Maharashtra with Coral reefs and marine adventure as its Geographical features.
40. Which of the following beach is located in Kerala?
a) Varkala Beach
b) OM Beach
c) Aguda Beach
d) Marina beach
Explanation
Varkala Beach is located in Kerala with Sea Cliffs for wonderful sunset views as its Geographical features.
41. Which of the following beach is located in Goa?
a) Aguda Beach
b) OM Beach
c) Tarkarli Beach
d) Marari Beach
Explanation
Aguda Beach is located in Goa with huge hill dominates the southern side of the beach as its Geographical features.
42.OM beach is located in_____
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Telangana
Explanation
OM Beach is located in Karnataka. Two semi-circular caves that join together forming the inverted symbol of OM.
43. Hammock is found in_____
a) Marari Beach
b) Tarkarli Beach
c) Varkala Beach
d) Marina Beach
Explanation
Marari Beach is located in Kerala with Saddle like rock(Hammock) Beach as its Geographical features.
44. Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Tamil Nadu earns the largest share of income from tourism in India.
2) The Government of Tamil Nadu has recognized the importance of tourism long ago and facilitated its development in desired directions.
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
The Government of Tamil Nadu has recognized the importance of tourism long ago and facilitated its development in desired directions. Exploring new avenues like medical tourism and adventure tourism in the past decades have helped Tamil Nadu tourism to achieve more than twenty percent annual growth. Tamil Nadu earns the largest share of income from tourism in India.
45. Which state is popularly known as land of Temples?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Telangana
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is a state popularly known as land of Temples and has been the greatest source for spiritual rejuvenation for travelers all over the world.
46. Which of the following statement is correct about Tamil Nadu?
1) The state is home to around 33,000 ancient temples that mainly belongs to Dravidian style of architecture.
2) Rameswaram Ramanathaswami temple is an important religious Centre
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
The state of Tamil Nadu is home to around 33,000 ancient temples that mainly belongs to Dravidian style of architecture. Some of the World -renowned religious destinations are as follows: Thanjavur Big temple, Madurai Meenakshi temple, Rameswaram Ramanathaswami temple, Temples of Kancheepuram, Velankanni Madha church and Nagore Dargah.
47. Which of the following are correctly matched?
1) Ooty – Queen of Hills
2) Yercaud – Lake forest (Poor Man’s Ooty)
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Ooty – Queen of Hills
Yercaud – Lake forest (Poor Man’s Ooty).
48. Which of the following is not a hill in Tamil Nadu?
a) Kalrayan
b) Yelagiri
c) Sirumalai
d) Coorg
Explanation
Tamil Nadu being situated in the Southern end of the Western and Eastern Ghats, is the home for several hill stations. Popular among them are Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Coonoor, Valparai, Yelagiri, Sirumalai, Kalrayan Hills and Palani Hills, Shevroy hills and Cardamom Hills.
49. How hairpin bends are there in Yelagiri?
a) 10
b) 21
c) 14
d) 23
Explanation
Yelagiri – 14 hairpin bends
Kodaikanal – Princess of Hill Stations
Kotagiri – Green Hills
50. How many hairpin bends are there in Kolli Hills?
a) 70
b) 99
c) 23
d) 45
Explanation
Kolli Hills – motor able terrain with 70 hairpin bends
Anaimalai Hills – Top slip
Meghamalai – High wavy mountains
51. Which of the following are incorrectly matched?
1) Javadi – Nature’s Heaven
2) Velliangiri Hills – Kailash of the South
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Kotagiri – Green Hills
Velliangiri Hills – Kailash of the South
Javadi – Nature’s Heaven
52. ______ is a beautiful waterfall located in Dharmapuri district
a) Hogenakal
b) Kumbakkarai
c) Monkey falls
d) Killiyur falls
Explanation
Hogenakal falls: It is a beautiful waterfall located in Dharmapuri district. It is the part where Cauvery enters Tamil Nadu.
53.Which river cascades to form Kumbakkarai fall?
a) Cauvery
b) Noyal
c) Pambar
d) Palar
Explanation
River Pambar cascades to form Kumbakkarai fall at the foot hills of Kodaikanal in Theni district.
54. Which of the following is correctly matched?
1) Monkey falls – shervarayon hill
2) Killiyur falls – Anaimalai hills
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Monkey falls This waterfall lies on Anaimalai hills range in Coimbatore surrounded by Evergreen forests. Killiyur falls Situated in the shervarayon hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats.
55. In which district Courtallam falls in located?
a) Kanyakumari
b) Cuddalore
c) Tanjore
d) Tirunelveli
Explanation
Courtallam waterfalls is located in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu. It is known for medical spa.
56. Agaya Gangai is located in_____
a) Eastern Ghats
b) Western Ghats
c) At the joining point of a and b
d) None
Explanation
Agaya Gangai is a waterfall in Puliacholai on Kolli Hills in Eastern Ghats of Namakkal district.
57. Which of the following waterfalls is located in Meghamalai falls?
a) Courtallam
b) Agaya Gangai
c) Suruli Falls
d) None
Explanation
Suruli Falls is also called as Cloud Land falls (or) Meghamalai falls. It is located in Theni district.
58. Which of the following statement correct?
1) Wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu includes Bird sanctuaries and National Parks.
2) Tamil Nadu is also well known for the diverse natural heritage that it possesses.
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
Wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu includes Bird sanctuaries and National Parks. Tamil Nadu is also well known for the diverse natural heritage that it possesses. Hence tourists are highly excited about the wildlife tour across the state.
59. ______ % of the land area of Tamil Nadu comprises of thick forests.
a) 21.1
b) 17.6
c) 23.7
d) 36.9
Explanation
The total area of Tamil Nadu is approximately 130,058 sq.km. 17.6% of the land area comprises of thick forests. Visitors will get to watch a smooth blend of wet evergreen forest, dry and wet deciduous forests, grasslands, sholas, mangroves and thorny scrubs.
60. Which if the following is correctly matched?
1) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary – Nilgiris
2) Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary – Nagerkoil
a) 1 alone
b) 2 alone
c) 1, 2
d) None
Explanation
1. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary Nilgiris 2. Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary Tirunelveli 3. Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary Nagapatinam 4. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary Coimbatore 5. Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary Tirunelveli
61. Which of the following Birds Sanctuary is located in Ariyalur?
a) Vettangudi birds Sanctuary
b) Karaivetti birds Sanctuary
c) Vellode birds Sanctuary
d) Vedanthangal birds Sanctuary
Explanation
1. Vettangudi birds Sanctuary Sivagangai 2. Karaivetti birds Sanctuary Ariyalur 3. Vellode birds Sanctuary Erode 4. Vedanthangal birds Sanctuary Kancheepuram
62. Which of the following bird Sanctuary is located in Erode?
a) Vellode birds Sanctuary
b) Karaivetti birds Sanctuary
c) Vettangudi birds Sanctuary
d) Vedanthangal birds Sanctuary
Explanation
1. Vettangudi birds Sanctuary Sivagangai 2. Karaivetti birds Sanctuary Ariyalur 3. Vellode birds Sanctuary Erode 4. Vedanthangal birds Sanctuary Kancheepuram
63. What is the name of national park located in Coimbatore?
a) Indira Gandhi National Park
b) Mukurthi National Park
c) Mudumalai National Park
d) Gulf of Mannar Marine Park
Explanation
1. Guindy National Park Chennai 2. Gulf of Mannar Marine Park Ramanathapuram 3. Indira Gandhi National Park Coimbatore 4. Mukurthi National Park Nilgiris 5. Mudumalai National Park Nilgiris
64. Gulf of Mannar Marine Park is located in_____
a) Chennai
b) Nagapatinam
c) Ramanathapuram
d) Nilgiris
Explanation
1. Guindy National Park Chennai 2. Gulf of Mannar Marine Park Ramanathapuram 3. Indira Gandhi National Park Coimbatore 4. Mukurthi National Park Nilgiris 5. Mudumalai National Park Nilgiris
65. Which of the among the following is the geographical feature of Kanyakumari Beach?
a) Small fishing village
b) Beautiful beach active in day & night
c) Multi-coloured sand
d) Architectural and Archeological beach
Explanation
1. Kovalam Beach Kanchipuram Small fishing village 2. Marina Beach Chennai Second longest urban beach 3. Kanyakumari Beach Multi-coloured sand
66. Which of the following is a wave less beach?
a) Rameshwaram Beach
b) Elliot Beach Chennai
c) Silver Beach Cuddalore
d) Muttukadu Beach Kanchipuram
Explanation
1) Rameswaram Beach Wave less beach
2) Elliot Beach Chennai Beautiful beach active in day & night
3) Mahabalipuram Beach Kanchipuram Architectural and Archeological beach
67. Which of the following beach has water sport entertainment?
a) Silver Beach Cuddalore
b) Muttukadu Beach Kanchipuram
c) Kanyakumari Beach
d) Kovalam Beach Kanchipuram
Explanation
1) Silver Beach Cuddalore – Water sports is the entertainment
2) Muttukadu Beach – Kanchipuram Calm and Shallow