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Question 1Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

In the tourism industry, which term describes a person who travels to a place outside their usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes for less than one year?

  1. Resident
  2. Migrant worker
  3. Visitor Correct answer.
  4. Excursionist

Explanation

A visitor is the umbrella term used in tourism statistics for anyone travelling outside their usual environment for less than a year for leisure, business or other purposes. An excursionist is a specific type of visitor who does not stay overnight, so it is a narrower category rather than the general term.

Question 2Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A hotel classifies the rooms it sells into standard, deluxe and suite categories. In hospitality terminology, what is this classification called?

  1. Rack plan
  2. Room types Correct answer.
  3. Occupancy ratio
  4. Room inventory

Explanation

Room types are the categories of accommodation a hotel sells, distinguished by size, view, bedding and facilities. Room inventory refers to the total number of rooms available, not their categories, and occupancy ratio measures sold rooms against available rooms.

Question 3Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Which department of a hotel is primarily responsible for greeting guests at arrival, handling luggage and arranging transport?

  1. Accounts
  2. Housekeeping
  3. Food and beverage
  4. Front office Correct answer.

Explanation

The front office manages arrivals and departures, guest registration, information and concierge-type services such as luggage and transport. Housekeeping maintains cleanliness of rooms and public areas, while food and beverage handles dining services.

Question 4Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A traveller books a package that includes airfare, hotel stay and airport transfers from a single seller for one price. Which tourism intermediary is described?

  1. Tour operator Correct answer.
  2. Travel agency
  3. Tourist information centre
  4. Hotel reservation desk

Explanation

A tour operator assembles components such as transport, accommodation and transfers into a package and sells it, usually at an inclusive price. A travel agency generally acts as an agent selling products on behalf of principals rather than assembling its own packages.

Question 5Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

In tourism studies, the movement of people from their place of residence to a destination and back is described by which term?

  1. Excursion
  2. Tourist flow Correct answer.
  3. Migration
  4. Pilgrimage

Explanation

Tourist flow describes the volume and direction of travel between origin and destination regions. Migration involves a change of usual residence, and pilgrimage is a specific motivation for travel rather than the general movement pattern.

Question 6Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Which of the following is an example of a natural tourism attraction?

  1. A craft museum
  2. A theme park
  3. A heritage fort
  4. A waterfall Correct answer.

Explanation

Natural attractions are features of the physical environment such as waterfalls, mountains, beaches and wildlife areas. Heritage forts, museums and theme parks are man-made attractions created or developed by people.

Question 7Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A guest checks into a hotel at 11 a.m. even though the standard check-in time is 2 p.m. Which front office practice does this illustrate?

  1. Early check-in Correct answer.
  2. Late check-out
  3. Overbooking
  4. Walk-in

Explanation

Early check-in is granted when a room is already available before the standard check-in hour. It differs from late check-out, which concerns departure time, and from overbooking, which is accepting more reservations than rooms.

Question 8Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A hotel has 200 rooms. On a given night 150 rooms are occupied and 20 of those are occupied by house guests paying no tariff. What is the occupancy percentage of the hotel for that night?

  1. 80 percent
  2. 85 percent
  3. 65 percent
  4. 75 percent Correct answer.

Explanation

Occupancy percentage is rooms occupied divided by rooms available, multiplied by 100. Here 150 divided by 200 equals 0.75, so occupancy is 75 percent; complimentary rooms still count as occupied in this standard calculation.

Question 9Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A family wants a room with two separate beds for two adults and two children. Which room arrangement best matches this requirement?

  1. Suite with one king bed
  2. Twin room with extra bedding Correct answer.
  3. Single room
  4. Studio room

Explanation

A twin room contains two separate single beds, and extra bedding can accommodate children, making it suitable for this family. A single room is designed for one occupant, and a single king bed does not provide separate sleeping arrangements.

Question 10Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A tourist wants a permit to enter a protected forest area in India. Which authority is normally approached for such permission?

  1. The regional passport office
  2. The district transport office
  3. The state forest department Correct answer.
  4. The local municipal corporation

Explanation

Entry into protected forest areas is regulated by the forest administration, so the state forest department issues the required permission. Municipal corporations handle civic services, transport offices handle vehicles and licences, and passport offices issue travel documents.

Question 11Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Which mode of transport is most commonly associated with the term 'last-mile connectivity' in a tourism destination?

  1. Long-haul international flights
  2. Ocean cruise liners
  3. High-speed intercity rail
  4. Local taxis and shuttle services Correct answer.

Explanation

Last-mile connectivity refers to the short final leg between a transport hub and the final destination, typically covered by taxis, autos or shuttle services. Long-haul flights, cruise liners and intercity rail serve the main journey rather than the final short segment.

Question 12Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A tour operator schedules a group visit to a monument and arranges a licensed guide for the group. Which service component of the tour is the guide providing?

  1. Room allocation
  2. Transport of luggage
  3. Currency exchange
  4. Interpretation of the site Correct answer.

Explanation

A guide interprets the site by explaining its history, significance and features to visitors, which adds educational value to the tour. Luggage handling, currency exchange and room allocation belong to other service functions.

Question 13Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Which characteristic distinguishes a service such as a hotel stay from a physical product such as a souvenir?

  1. Services can be stored for future sale
  2. Services are always cheaper than goods
  3. Services are produced and consumed simultaneously Correct answer.
  4. Services have no interaction with customers

Explanation

Inseparability is a defining feature of services: the service is produced and consumed at the same time, as when a guest experiences a room during the stay. Physical goods can be stored as inventory, and price is not a defining distinction.

Question 14Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A destination receives many day visitors who spend little, while overnight stays remain low. Which strategy would most directly improve the economic benefit from tourism there?

  1. Developing overnight accommodation and evening experiences Correct answer.
  2. Reducing local transport services
  3. Raising entry fees only for foreign tourists
  4. Increasing day-trip excursion numbers

Explanation

Overnight visitors spend on accommodation, dinner and evening activities, so building accommodation and evening experiences raises per-visitor spending. Simply adding day visitors increases footfall without capturing the higher-value overnight spend.

Question 15Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

During peak season a hotel raises room rates sharply, and occupancy falls only slightly. What does this suggest about demand at that property?

  1. Demand is highly price elastic
  2. The hotel is overstaffed
  3. Demand is relatively price inelastic in that period Correct answer.
  4. Room supply has increased

Explanation

When a price rise causes only a small fall in quantity sold, demand is relatively inelastic, which is typical of peak-season accommodation with limited substitutes. Elastic demand would show a large drop in occupancy after the increase.

Question 16Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A country earns substantial foreign exchange from inbound tourists but also faces rising imports of luxury goods for resort development. Which concept best captures the difference between gross tourist receipts and the value of imported inputs?

  1. Tourism leakage Correct answer.
  2. Tourism seasonality
  3. Tourism multiplier
  4. Tourism saturation

Explanation

Leakage is the portion of tourism revenue that leaves the local economy through imports, repatriated profits or external payments. The multiplier measures how spending circulates within the economy, which is a different concept.

Question 17Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A heritage city finds that visitor numbers now exceed the capacity of its narrow streets and water supply, causing resident resentment. Which planning response is most appropriate?

  1. Removal of public transport from the old city
  2. Conversion of residential areas into hotels
  3. Visitor management through timed entry and carrying-capacity limits Correct answer.
  4. Unrestricted promotion to maximise arrivals

Explanation

When a destination exceeds carrying capacity, visitor management tools such as timed entry, quotas and capacity limits protect infrastructure and resident goodwill. Unrestricted promotion and converting homes into hotels would intensify the pressure.

Question 18Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

An inbound tourist pays for a hotel, meals and local transport inside the destination country. For that country's balance of payments, these payments are recorded as which type of earning?

  1. Visible exports
  2. Invisible exports Correct answer.
  3. Capital outflow
  4. Domestic transfer

Explanation

Tourism receipts are treated as invisible exports because they are earnings from services rather than tangible goods. Visible exports refer to physical merchandise, and capital outflow involves investment leaving the country.

Question 19Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Which organisation is the United Nations agency responsible for promoting responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism?

  1. UN Tourism Correct answer.
  2. UNESCO
  3. WTTC
  4. IATA

Explanation

UN Tourism, formerly the World Tourism Organization, is the UN agency dealing with tourism policy, statistics and sustainable development. UNESCO handles culture and heritage, IATA represents airlines and WTTC is an industry council.

Question 20Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry

A hotel wants to reduce food waste in its restaurant. Which operational step addresses the problem at the source?

  1. Portion control and demand-based buffet replenishment Correct answer.
  2. Extending restaurant opening hours
  3. Increasing the number of menu items
  4. Using larger serving plates

Explanation

Preventing waste at source means preparing closer to actual demand through portion control and replenishing buffets in smaller batches. Adding menu items, longer hours or larger plates tend to increase preparation and plate waste.

Question 21Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which monument in Agra was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

  1. Agra Fort
  2. Fatehpur Sikri complex
  3. Taj Mahal Correct answer.
  4. Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb

Explanation

The Taj Mahal is the white marble mausoleum commissioned by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are separate Mughal properties nearby, and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb is often called the Baby Taj.

Question 22Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

The Konark Sun Temple, famous for its colossal stone chariot with carved wheels, is located in which state?

  1. Odisha Correct answer.
  2. Jharkhand
  3. Bihar
  4. West Bengal

Explanation

The Konark Sun Temple stands near the coast in Odisha and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its architecture is shaped as a chariot of the sun god with intricately carved wheels, and it is a major attraction on Odisha's tourism circuit.

Question 23Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which city is known as the gateway to the Sundarbans mangrove delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared with Bangladesh?

  1. Kochi
  2. Visakhapatnam
  3. Chennai
  4. Kolkata Correct answer.

Explanation

Kolkata serves as the main access point for the Indian Sundarbans, the mangrove delta in West Bengal that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tiger reserve. Tourists typically travel from Kolkata to places such as Godkhali before entering the delta.

Question 24Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is chiefly celebrated for which feature that draws cultural tourists?

  1. Rock-cut Buddhist caves
  2. Stepwells used for water harvesting
  3. Sculptural temple panels of the Chandela period Correct answer.
  4. Colonial-era churches

Explanation

Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Nagara-style temples with richly carved sculptural panels built under the Chandela dynasty. The site is promoted as a major cultural tourism attraction, with dance festivals held nearby.

Question 25Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which dance form, recognised as a classical dance of India, originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu and is known for its geometric poses and elaborate jewellery?

  1. Sattriya
  2. Kathakali
  3. Bharatanatyam Correct answer.
  4. Manipuri

Explanation

Bharatanatyam developed in the temple tradition of Tamil Nadu and is known for its fixed geometric postures, expressive abhinaya and temple-style costume. It is one of the classical dance forms promoted as a cultural tourism experience in South India.

Question 26Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which hill station in Himachal Pradesh is famous as the former summer capital of British India and for the Kalka toy train?

  1. Darjeeling
  2. Shimla Correct answer.
  3. Nainital
  4. Mussoorie

Explanation

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh was the summer capital of British India and is connected to Kalka by a narrow-gauge railway recognised by UNESCO. Its colonial architecture and mall road make it a leading hill-station destination.

Question 27Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which Indian state is the primary home of the one-horned rhinoceros, a key wildlife attraction in Kaziranga National Park?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Kerala
  4. Assam Correct answer.

Explanation

Kaziranga National Park in Assam protects the largest population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wildlife tourism there is built around jeep and elephant safaris in the Brahmaputra floodplain grasslands.

Question 28Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A tour operator wants to design a circuit that combines the Ajanta and Ellora caves with the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri. Which pair of states must the itinerary cover?

  1. Karnataka and Rajasthan
  2. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh Correct answer.
  3. Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
  4. Gujarat and Punjab

Explanation

Ajanta and Ellora are in Maharashtra, while the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri are in Uttar Pradesh. A combined heritage circuit therefore requires transport and accommodation arrangements across these two states.

Question 29Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A tourist visiting Kerala in December wants to see a performance that combines Kathakali make-up with a martial art tradition of the state. Which attraction best matches the request?

  1. Garba night in Ahmedabad
  2. Chhau dance in Purulia
  3. Odissi recital in Bhubaneswar
  4. Kalaripayattu demonstration in Kochi Correct answer.

Explanation

Kalaripayattu is the traditional martial art of Kerala, and demonstrations in Kochi are commonly paired with Kathakali performances for tourists. The other options belong to Odisha, West Bengal and Gujarat respectively.

Question 30Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which of the following best explains why the Western Ghats are promoted as a biodiversity tourism destination?

  1. They consist of coral atolls suited to scuba diving.
  2. They form a continuous desert belt with camel fairs.
  3. They are a coastal plain dominated by salt pans.
  4. They are a mountain range with high endemism and several tiger and elephant reserves. Correct answer.

Explanation

The Western Ghats run parallel to India's west coast and are recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot with high species endemism. Protected areas such as Periyar, Bandipur and Silent Valley support wildlife tourism based on tigers, elephants and endemic species.

Question 31Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A heritage walk in Old Delhi includes the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Which statement correctly identifies the builder of the Red Fort?

  1. Aurangzeb built it as a mosque complex.
  2. Akbar built it as his capital at Fatehpur Sikri.
  3. Sher Shah Suri built it as a roadside sarai.
  4. Shah Jahan built it as the walled palace of Shahjahanabad. Correct answer.

Explanation

Shah Jahan shifted the Mughal capital to Shahjahanabad and built the Red Fort as its palace-fortress, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Akbar's capital was at Fatehpur Sikri, and mosques such as Jama Masjid are separate structures.

Question 32Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which statement correctly distinguishes the Ajanta caves from the Ellora caves for a heritage tourist?

  1. Both sites contain only Jain rock-cut temples.
  2. Both sites are located in Tamil Nadu and are known for Dravidian gopurams.
  3. Ajanta contains only Hindu temples, while Ellora contains only Buddhist caves.
  4. Ajanta is entirely Buddhist, while Ellora includes Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves. Correct answer.

Explanation

The Ajanta caves in Maharashtra are exclusively Buddhist and famous for ancient murals, while Ellora nearby contains Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves, including the Kailasa temple. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra.

Question 33Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A tourist wants to experience the living root bridges and a matrilineal tribal culture in north-east India. Which destination should be recommended?

  1. Majuli in Assam
  2. Tripura
  3. Nagaland
  4. Meghalaya Correct answer.

Explanation

Meghalaya is famous for living root bridges built by the Khasi and Jaintia communities, whose society is traditionally matrilineal. Majuli is a river island in Assam known for Vaishnava satras, while Nagaland is known for Hornbill Festival tribal culture.

Question 34Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which of these correctly matches a folk dance with its state of origin?

  1. Lavani with Tamil Nadu
  2. Ghoomar with Kerala
  3. Bhangra with Odisha
  4. Bihu with Assam Correct answer.

Explanation

Bihu is the folk dance of Assam, performed during the Bihu festival. Lavani belongs to Maharashtra, Bhangra to Punjab and Ghoomar to Rajasthan, so only the first pairing is correct.

Question 35Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A pilgrim circuit covers Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar and Lumbini. Which statement about this circuit is accurate?

  1. All four sites are in Uttar Pradesh.
  2. Lumbini is in Uttar Pradesh and Bodh Gaya is in Nepal.
  3. All four sites are in Bihar.
  4. Bodh Gaya is in Bihar, Sarnath and Kushinagar are in Uttar Pradesh, and Lumbini is in Nepal. Correct answer.

Explanation

The Buddhist circuit spans Bodh Gaya in Bihar, Sarnath and Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, and Lumbini in Nepal. Tour operators handling such a circuit must account for cross-border travel and documentation for Lumbini.

Question 36Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which site in Gujarat is a stepwell inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its ornate sculptural panels?

  1. Rani ki Vav, Patan Correct answer.
  2. Dholavira
  3. Sun Temple, Modhera
  4. Champaner-Pavagadh

Explanation

Rani ki Vav at Patan is a multi-storeyed stepwell built in the Solanki period and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its sculptural richness. Dholavira and Champaner-Pavagadh are also Gujarat World Heritage Sites but are an archaeological city and a fortified ensemble respectively.

Question 37Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A tourist plans a beach holiday in December and wants calm waters and a Portuguese-influenced heritage setting. Which destination fits best?

  1. Goa Correct answer.
  2. Kanyakumari
  3. Puri
  4. Digha

Explanation

Goa combines popular beaches with Portuguese-era churches and architecture, and December falls in its main tourist season with generally calm sea conditions on many beaches. The other options are coastal destinations without a Portuguese heritage setting.

Question 38Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which statement correctly describes the Sundarbans as a tourism product?

  1. It is an alpine meadow used for skiing in winter.
  2. It is a coral island group reached mainly by scuba diving.
  3. It is a cold desert where double-humped camels are the main attraction.
  4. It is a mangrove delta where boat safaris are used to view wildlife and tidal forests. Correct answer.

Explanation

The Sundarbans is a tidal mangrove delta in West Bengal and Bangladesh where tourism is based on boat safaris through creeks to view wildlife and mangrove forests. Access is regulated because it is a protected tiger reserve and World Heritage Site.

Question 39Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A group wants to attend the Hornbill Festival. Which state and approximate season should the itinerary target?

  1. Nagaland, early December Correct answer.
  2. Punjab, October
  3. Gujarat, January
  4. Kerala, April

Explanation

The Hornbill Festival is held in Nagaland, usually in the first week of December, at Kisama near Kohima. It showcases the culture of the state's tribes and is a major event-based tourism draw in north-east India.

Question 40Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

Which of the following is the most accurate reason for the tourism appeal of Ladakh as a high-altitude destination?

  1. It offers cold-desert landscapes, Buddhist monasteries and high mountain lakes. Correct answer.
  2. It offers Mughal gardens and marble monuments.
  3. It offers backwater houseboat cruises and paddy fields.
  4. It offers tropical rainforests and tea gardens.

Explanation

Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert with Buddhist monasteries such as Hemis and Thiksey, and lakes such as Pangong Tso. Its tourism product is built on landscape, culture and adventure, with acclimatisation being an operational concern.

Question 41Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A tour manager is designing a seven-day Golden Triangle itinerary for first-time visitors. Which combination of cities is standard for this circuit?

  1. Mumbai, Goa and Kochi
  2. Varanasi, Bodh Gaya and Puri
  3. Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala
  4. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Correct answer.

Explanation

The Golden Triangle links Delhi, Agra and Jaipur because of their proximity and their concentration of heritage attractions such as the Red Fort, Taj Mahal and Amber Fort. The other combinations are separate regional circuits.

Question 42Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A destination manager wants to reduce crowding at the Taj Mahal by shifting visitors to lesser-known Mughal sites in the same region. Which set of sites would best serve this dispersal strategy?

  1. Hampi, Badami and Aihole
  2. Konark, Puri and Bhubaneswar
  3. Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Mehtab Bagh and Chini ka Rauza Correct answer.
  4. Sanchi, Bhimbetka and Udayagiri

Explanation

Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Mehtab Bagh and Chini ka Rauza are Mughal-era sites in or near Agra and can absorb visitors within the same destination. The other sets belong to Karnataka, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh respectively and cannot support same-day dispersal around Agra.

Question 43Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A tourism planner argues that the large number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India supports cultural tourism, but that inscription alone does not guarantee visitor footfall. Which evidence best supports the second part of the argument?

  1. Every inscribed site receives the same number of visitors each year.
  2. All inscribed sites are located in the four largest metropolitan cities.
  3. Inscription automatically includes a government-funded airport at each site.
  4. Some inscribed sites, such as the Great Himalayan National Park, are remote and have limited access infrastructure. Correct answer.

Explanation

World Heritage inscription recognises outstanding universal value but does not create accessibility, and remote natural sites such as the Great Himalayan National Park attract fewer visitors than well-connected monuments. Visitor numbers therefore depend on transport, accommodation and promotion as much as on status.

Question 44Tourism Products, Destinations and Attractions of India

A travel agency is packaging a monsoon-season trip to a tiger reserve in central India. Which operational consideration is most directly relevant to the itinerary?

  1. Monsoon is the only season when jeep safaris operate in core areas.
  2. Tiger reserves are open only to foreign nationals during the monsoon.
  3. Most core areas of central Indian tiger reserves close to tourists during the monsoon, so buffer zones or alternative activities are needed. Correct answer.
  4. All tiger reserves in India remain fully open throughout the monsoon.

Explanation

Core areas of many tiger reserves in central India close for tourism during the monsoon, typically from July to September, and buffer zones may remain open. A planner must check seasonal closure notifications and offer alternative experiences rather than promise core-zone safaris.

Question 45Travel Agency and Tour Operations

In a tour operation, which document is issued by the airline to confirm that a seat has been booked for a passenger on a specific flight?

  1. Hotel voucher
  2. Tour itinerary
  3. Airline ticket Correct answer.
  4. Baggage tag

Explanation

The airline ticket (or e-ticket) is the transport document that confirms a confirmed seat on a stated flight and date and serves as proof of the contract of carriage. A hotel voucher covers accommodation only, an itinerary is a schedule of activities, and a baggage tag identifies luggage.

Question 46Travel Agency and Tour Operations

A customer asks a travel agent for a package that includes flights, hotel, and airport transfers sold at one inclusive price. What is this product called?

  1. FIT booking
  2. Group incentive tour
  3. Package tour Correct answer.
  4. Charter flight

Explanation

A package tour combines two or more travel components such as transport, accommodation, and transfers into a single product sold at an inclusive price. FIT means a free independent traveller buying components separately, a charter flight is a hired aircraft, and an incentive tour is a reward trip arranged by a company.

Question 47Travel Agency and Tour Operations

Which is the standard three-letter IATA code for Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi?

  1. AMD
  2. BOM
  3. DEL Correct answer.
  4. DXB

Explanation

IATA airport codes are three letters derived from the city or airport name; Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport uses DEL. BOM is Mumbai, DXB is Dubai, and AMD is Ahmedabad, so each other option points to a different airport.

Question 48Travel Agency and Tour Operations

What does the term 'GIT' mean in travel agency operations?

  1. Guaranteed individual transfer
  2. Government-issued ticket
  3. Group Inclusive Tour Correct answer.
  4. Global itinerary tracking

Explanation

GIT stands for Group Inclusive Tour, a tour sold to a group travelling together on common arrangements at an inclusive price. It is distinct from FIT, the independent traveller. The other options are invented expansions that do not match industry usage.

Question 49Travel Agency and Tour Operations

Which of the following is a principal function of a travel agency?

  1. Manufacturing aircraft engines
  2. Setting international airfares
  3. Operating airport security screening
  4. Providing travel information and booking services to clients Correct answer.

Explanation

A travel agency acts as an intermediary that advises clients, packages information, and makes bookings with suppliers such as airlines and hotels. It does not manufacture aircraft, run airport security, or set fares, which are functions of manufacturers, airports, and airlines or regulators respectively.

Question 50Travel Agency and Tour Operations

A traveller needs a document that proves nationality and identity for crossing an international border. Which document is required?

  1. Passport Correct answer.
  2. Boarding pass
  3. Hotel confirmation
  4. Travel insurance policy

Explanation

A passport is the official document issued by a national government that certifies identity and nationality and is required for international border crossing. A boarding pass permits entry to a flight, insurance covers risk, and hotel confirmation proves a room booking, but none of these establishes nationality at immigration.