M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
History
TOURISM AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What is tourism geography?
2. Mention the role of transport in tourism.
3. Mention the traditional dress of Indian women.
4. State the significance of Jews synagogue in Kerala.
5. Why is Khajuraho temple famous?
6. Mention the prominence of Salar Juny Museum.
7. Name a few portuquese settlements in India.
8. Mention the popular tourist places of Mamallapuram.
9. Point out the importance of the slogan 'Incrediable India'.
10. Name the problems faced by the tourism industry.
Sub. Code
415504
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions in about 200 words each.
11. Describe the nature of cultural tourism.
Or
Trace the development of transportation in tourism.
12. List out the Indian fairs and festivals.
Or
Portary the cultural centres of Buddhism in India.
13. "India is a land for all seasons and for all reasons"
Clarity the statement.
Or
Illustrate the monuments of Delhi and Jaipur.
14. How do Andaman and Nicobar islands attract
tourism?
Or
Mention the beaches of Goa.
15. What are the general issues of Indian tourism
Industry?
Or
Find out the possible remedies for India's tourism
development.
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Part C 10 30)
Answer any three of the following questions
in about 500 words.
16. Write an essay on the travel and accommodation services
available to the tourists in India.
17. Describe the cultural heritage of India.
18. Illustrate the wildlife sanctuaries in the promotion of
Indian tourism.
19. Examine the significance of hills and mountain resorts of
India.
20. Explain the role of India tourism development
corporation for the growth of tourism in India.
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