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Question 1Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

In the standard classification of tourists used in tourism studies, a person who travels to a place outside their usual environment for less than 24 hours without staying overnight is best described as a:

  1. Tourist
  2. Same-day visitor (excursionist) Correct answer.
  3. Transit passenger
  4. Seasonal migrant worker

Explanation

Tourism statistics distinguish visitors who stay overnight (tourists) from those who return the same day. The same-day visitor, also called an excursionist, spends less than 24 hours at the destination without using accommodation there. This distinction matters because excursionists generate different spending patterns than overnight tourists.

Question 2Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Which element is considered a component of the tourism product rather than a component of the tourism industry's supply sectors?

  1. Airlines and railways
  2. Hotels and resorts
  3. Attractions, accessibility, amenities and accommodation Correct answer.
  4. Travel agencies

Explanation

The tourism product is commonly described through the four A's: attraction, accessibility, amenities and accommodation. These describe what the destination offers the visitor as a combined experience. Travel agencies, transport operators and hotels are supply sectors that deliver parts of that product.

Question 3Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Domestic tourism is best defined as tourism involving:

  1. Foreign visitors entering a country
  2. Travel that crosses at least two international borders
  3. Residents of a country travelling to another country
  4. Residents of a country travelling within that same country Correct answer.

Explanation

Domestic tourism refers to the travel of residents within their own country of residence. It is distinguished from inbound tourism (non-residents arriving) and outbound tourism (residents leaving). Domestic tourism is often the largest segment by volume in large countries such as India.

Question 4Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A tour operator combines air tickets, hotel nights, transfers and sightseeing into one price sold to the traveller. This practice is known as:

  1. Farming
  2. Chartering
  3. Packaging Correct answer.
  4. Fitting

Explanation

Packaging means assembling separate travel components into a single combined product sold at one price. The buyer receives one contract and one payment covering transport, accommodation and other services. Tour operators build their business on this bundling of components.

Question 5Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

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

  1. IATA
  2. WTTC
  3. UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) Correct answer.
  4. PATA

Explanation

The World Tourism Organization is the UN specialised agency for tourism, based in Madrid. It produces international tourism statistics and standards such as the definition of a visitor. IATA, WTTC and PATA are industry bodies with different mandates.

Question 6Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

In tourism terminology, the 'peak season' refers to:

  1. The period of highest demand and highest prices at a destination Correct answer.
  2. The period reserved only for business travellers
  3. The period when hotels close for renovation
  4. The month with the lowest visitor arrivals

Explanation

Peak season is the time of maximum demand, usually driven by holidays or favourable weather. Prices for accommodation and transport typically rise because capacity is scarce. The opposite period, with low demand and discount pricing, is the off-season or lean season.

Question 7Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Which document is issued by a national government to its citizen to permit travel abroad and request protection while overseas?

  1. Boarding pass
  2. Visa
  3. Pilgrim permit
  4. Passport Correct answer.

Explanation

A passport is a national identity and travel document issued by the traveller's own government. It certifies citizenship and requests safe passage and protection in foreign countries. A visa, by contrast, is permission granted by the destination country.

Question 8Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

The term 'tourist attraction' in tourism studies best refers to:

  1. The route taken by a long-distance bus
  2. Any hotel that accepts foreign guests
  3. A place or feature that draws visitors and is managed for visitor enjoyment Correct answer.
  4. The office where visas are issued

Explanation

An attraction is a natural or man-made feature that motivates travel to a destination. It is managed so that visitors can experience it, whether it is a monument, beach or festival. Attractions form the core pull factor in destination appeal.

Question 9Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A travel agency earns most of its income from:

  1. Commission paid by suppliers and service fees charged to clients Correct answer.
  2. Renting hotel rooms it owns
  3. Operating its own aircraft fleet
  4. Levying entry taxes at monuments

Explanation

Travel agencies act as intermediaries, booking services on behalf of clients. Their income comes mainly from supplier commissions and, increasingly, from service or transaction fees paid by travellers. They typically do not own the transport or accommodation they sell.

Question 10Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

An inbound tour operator in Odisha receives a group of foreign tourists and arranges their local hotels, guides and transport. This operator is best described as a:

  1. Consolidator
  2. Carrier
  3. Ground handler Correct answer.
  4. Retail travel agent

Explanation

A ground handler provides on-the-spot services at the destination for incoming groups, such as transfers, guides and local bookings. The overseas operator sells the tour, and the ground handler delivers it locally. This division of labour is standard in inbound tourism.

Question 11Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A hotel in Puri charges much higher room rates during the Rath Yatra festival than in the monsoon months. This pricing practice is best explained by:

  1. The hotel's fixed cost structure
  2. Seasonal demand and yield management Correct answer.
  3. Currency devaluation
  4. Government price control

Explanation

Hotels adjust prices to match demand, charging more when demand peaks and less when it falls. This is the essence of yield or revenue management: maximising revenue per available room. Festival crowds create predictable demand peaks that justify higher tariffs.

Question 12Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Which of the following best illustrates 'sustainable tourism' in a coastal destination?

  1. Importing all food for tourists from abroad
  2. Encouraging off-road vehicles on sand dunes
  3. Building as many hotels as possible to maximise arrivals
  4. Limiting visitor numbers to protect the beach ecosystem while supporting local livelihoods Correct answer.

Explanation

Sustainable tourism balances environmental protection, economic benefit and social equity. Capping visitor numbers to protect ecosystems while supporting local incomes reflects this balance. The other options increase pressure on the environment or the local economy.

Question 13Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A traveller books a flight, hotel and car separately using online platforms and pays each supplier directly. This traveller is best classified as a:

  1. Incentive tourist
  2. Charter passenger
  3. Group package tourist
  4. Independent traveller (FIT) Correct answer.

Explanation

A free independent traveller (FIT) arranges components separately and pays suppliers directly. This contrasts with a package tourist, who buys a pre-arranged bundle from one operator. The FIT segment has grown with online booking platforms.

Question 14Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A business traveller extends a work trip by two days to visit local sights. In tourism statistics, this extension is generally counted as:

  1. Illegal travel
  2. Tourism activity, because the trip involves leisure at the destination Correct answer.
  3. Business travel only, with no tourism component
  4. Not tourism, because the main purpose was business

Explanation

Tourism statistics count all visitors travelling outside their usual environment, regardless of purpose. Business travellers who add leisure days are still visitors and their spending counts. The distinction between business and leisure is a purpose classification, not an exclusion from tourism.

Question 15Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Which factor most directly determines the 'carrying capacity' of a heritage site such as the Sun Temple at Konark?

  1. The length of the nearest airport runway
  2. The number of travel agents selling the site
  3. The number of hotel rooms in the nearest city
  4. The level of visitor pressure the site can bear without damage to its fabric or visitor experience Correct answer.

Explanation

Carrying capacity is the maximum visitor load a site can absorb before physical, environmental or experiential damage occurs. It depends on the site's fragility, space and management systems, not on external infrastructure. Managing capacity protects both the monument and the visitor experience.

Question 16Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

In tourism marketing, 'segmentation' means:

  1. Reducing the price of all products
  2. Selling the same package to every customer
  3. Closing the business during off-season
  4. Dividing the market into groups with similar needs and targeting the most suitable groups Correct answer.

Explanation

Segmentation groups potential travellers by shared characteristics such as purpose, age or income. Operators then target the segments that fit their product and resources. This improves marketing efficiency compared with treating all travellers alike.

Question 17Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Which of the following is an example of an 'intangible' component of the tourism experience?

  1. The airport baggage trolley
  2. The printed ticket
  3. The hotel room key card
  4. The hospitality and cultural atmosphere experienced at a village homestay Correct answer.

Explanation

Tourism services are largely intangible: the experience, hospitality and atmosphere cannot be touched or stored. Tangible elements such as tickets, key cards and trolleys support the service but are not the experience itself. This intangibility makes service quality central to satisfaction.

Question 18Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A tour operator in Bhubaneswar plans a 5-day tribal cultural tour of Odisha. Which factor is most important for ensuring community benefit?

  1. Employing local guides and sourcing services from the host community Correct answer.
  2. Importing all supplies from the operator's home city
  3. Discouraging local participation to protect privacy
  4. Restricting all income to the operator alone

Explanation

Community-based tourism aims to keep economic benefits within the host community. Hiring local guides and buying local services ensures that spending reaches residents. This also strengthens local support for conservation and cultural preservation.

Question 19Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Which of the following best describes the role of a 'consolidator' in air travel distribution?

  1. Issuing passports to travellers
  2. Operating the aircraft for the airline
  3. Buying blocks of airline seats at negotiated rates and reselling them to agents Correct answer.
  4. Inspecting airport security

Explanation

A consolidator purchases seat blocks in bulk and resells them, often at below published fares. This provides agents with discounted inventory for their clients. Consolidators do not fly aircraft or perform government functions.

Question 20Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A destination's 'tourism multiplier effect' refers to:

  1. The way tourist spending circulates through the local economy creating further income Correct answer.
  2. The number of tourists arriving in a season
  3. The number of travel agencies in a city
  4. The multiplication of hotel room rates

Explanation

The multiplier measures how each unit of tourist spending generates additional rounds of income as it is re-spent locally. Direct spending on hotels and food supports suppliers, employees and other businesses. A higher local retention rate produces a stronger multiplier.

Question 21Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A hotel chain operating in Odisha decides to target budget travellers by offering clean, low-cost rooms with limited services. This is an example of:

  1. Franchising
  2. Merger
  3. Vertical integration
  4. Product positioning Correct answer.

Explanation

Positioning is the process of creating a distinct place for a product in the customer's mind relative to competitors. Targeting budget travellers with a clean, low-cost offer defines that position clearly. Integration, franchising and mergers are ownership or contractual arrangements, not positioning choices.

Question 22Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

Which of the following is a direct economic leak from a local tourism economy?

  1. Profits repatriated to a foreign-owned hotel chain Correct answer.
  2. Local transport fares paid to resident drivers
  3. Wages paid to local hotel staff
  4. Purchase of vegetables from nearby farmers

Explanation

A leak occurs when tourism revenue leaves the local economy without generating further local income. Repatriated profits to an overseas owner are a classic leakage. Payments to local staff, farmers and drivers keep money circulating within the region.

Question 23Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A tour operator promises a fixed itinerary and price but the airline cancels a flight, forcing re-routing. Which concept best explains the operator's risk exposure?

  1. Heterogeneity of service quality
  2. Perishability and dependence on external suppliers Correct answer.
  3. Inseparability of production and consumption
  4. Intangibility of service

Explanation

Tourism services cannot be stored, so an unused seat or room is lost forever, which is perishability. Operators also depend on external suppliers such as airlines, whose failures directly disrupt the promised product. The other service characteristics describe delivery, not supplier dependence and lost capacity.

Question 24Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A state government wants to develop tourism in a remote district while protecting tribal culture. Which approach best reflects the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism?

  1. Restricting all tourism permanently to preserve culture
  2. Building large resorts without community consultation
  3. Promoting mass arrivals with no infrastructure planning
  4. Consulting the community, setting visitor limits and sharing revenue locally Correct answer.

Explanation

Responsible tourism requires community participation, respect for carrying capacity and equitable benefit sharing. Consulting residents, capping numbers and sharing revenue address environmental, social and economic dimensions together. Ignoring the community or banning tourism entirely fails the balance.

Question 25Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

In the tourism area life cycle model, a destination that attracts increasing numbers but begins to face congestion, rising prices and resident opposition is most likely in which stage?

  1. Involvement
  2. Consolidation Correct answer.
  3. Exploration
  4. Decline

Explanation

In consolidation, tourism becomes a major part of the local economy and growth slows while problems such as congestion and resident resistance emerge. Exploration and involvement are earlier stages with small, growing visitor numbers. Decline follows stagnation, when the destination loses appeal.

Question 26Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

In tourism studies, a person who travels from Bhubaneswar to Puri for a two-day sightseeing visit and stays in a paid hotel is classified as which of the following?

  1. An excursionist, because the trip lasts less than 72 hours
  2. A non-traveller, because the purpose of the trip is leisure rather than business
  3. An inbound tourist, because the traveller crosses a state boundary
  4. A domestic tourist, because the trip involves an overnight stay within the same country Correct answer.

Explanation

Tourism statistics classify a visitor who stays at least one night in a paid or unpaid accommodation away from home as a tourist, and travel within one's own country makes the person a domestic tourist. Crossing a state boundary inside India does not create an international arrival. Length of stay matters only for separating tourists from same-day excursionists, and leisure purpose is fully compatible with tourist status.

Question 27Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A visitor from Bhubaneswar spends eight hours at the Konark Sun Temple, buys an entry ticket and lunch, then returns home the same evening without staying overnight. In tourism accounting this person is best recorded as which of the following?

  1. A domestic tourist, because an entry ticket was purchased
  2. A migrant worker, because money was spent at the destination
  3. An excursionist, because the visit is completed within a single day Correct answer.
  4. An international tourist, because a monument of world heritage status was visited

Explanation

Tourism statistics distinguish visitors by whether they stay overnight: a same-day visitor who returns home without using accommodation is an excursionist, not a tourist. Spending money or visiting a famous monument does not change this, because the defining criterion is the absence of an overnight stay. Excursionists are counted as visitors and their expenditure still forms part of day-visit receipts.

Question 28Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A tourist in Odisha wants to travel from Bhubaneswar to Chilika, then to Gopalpur, and finally to Koraput, with stops of varying length. Which travel trade service is designed to arrange such multi-stop transport, accommodation and sightseeing as a single coordinated package?

  1. A retail travel agency selling only airline tickets
  2. A tourist information counter at a railway station
  3. A tour operator preparing an inclusive tour Correct answer.
  4. A foreign exchange authorised dealer at the airport

Explanation

A tour operator assembles transport, accommodation and sightseeing into an inclusive tour and sells it at one price, which suits a multi-stop itinerary with varying durations. Ticket-only agents, information counters and currency dealers each handle a single narrow function and do not coordinate the whole journey. This bundling is the defining commercial activity that separates tour operation from retail ticketing.

Question 29Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A group of students from a Cuttack college wants a three-day educational trip to tribal museums and craft villages in Mayurbhanj at the lowest possible cost, with fixed departure dates shared by all members. Which tour arrangement is most appropriate for the organiser to choose?

  1. A fully independent individual booking made separately by each student
  2. A group inclusive tour with shared transport and block-booked accommodation Correct answer.
  3. A long-stay resort package with flexible check-in dates
  4. A series of business-class air tickets to the nearest airport

Explanation

Group inclusive tours lower per-person cost by sharing transport and block-booking rooms, and fixed dates suit an institution that must move many people together. Individual bookings multiply cost and coordination effort, while air travel and long-stay resort packages do not match a short educational visit on a tight budget. Matching the tour type to group size, purpose and budget is the core planning decision here.

Question 30Introduction to Tourism and Travel Management

A newly opened eco-resort near Chilika sets a room tariff below the level needed to cover its costs, aiming to capture market share from established hotels. Which statement best analyses the likely long-term consequence of this pricing decision?

  1. It will automatically improve service quality because guests will pay more for extras
  2. It will have no financial effect because tourism demand near Chilika is entirely seasonal
  3. It will generate revenue below cost per room night, so losses persist unless the tariff is later corrected Correct answer.
  4. It will permanently raise the resort's profit margin because occupancy will be highest in the district

Explanation

When the tariff is set below the cost of providing a room night, every additional sale adds to the loss, so high occupancy worsens rather than cures the problem unless the price is raised or costs are cut. Market-share gains achieved through below-cost pricing are therefore not self-financing. Seasonality may affect cash flow but does not remove the gap between price and cost.

Question 31Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which state of India has the longest coastline on the mainland?

  1. Gujarat Correct answer.
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Odisha
  4. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states, running for roughly 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea. Odisha's coastline is much shorter, and Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh also have shorter stretches. This makes Gujarat the leading maritime state by coastline length.

Question 32Tourism Geography and Destinations

The Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major tourist draw in Odisha, is located at which place?

  1. Cuttack
  2. Puri
  3. Konark Correct answer.
  4. Bhubaneswar

Explanation

The Sun Temple at Konark, built in the 13th century, is the best-known heritage monument of Odisha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It lies on the coast near Puri but is a separate town. Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are major cities but do not host this temple.

Question 33Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in India?

  1. Kanchenjunga
  2. K2 Correct answer.
  3. Kamet
  4. Nanda Devi

Explanation

K2, in the Karakoram range of the Indian-administered region, is the highest peak within Indian territory at 8,611 m. Kanchenjunga is the highest peak wholly within India's recognised borders in Sikkim, but K2 is taller. Nanda Devi and Kamet are lower Himalayan peaks.

Question 34Tourism Geography and Destinations

The Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, is situated in which Odisha city?

  1. Bhubaneswar
  2. Puri Correct answer.
  3. Berhampur
  4. Konark

Explanation

The Jagannath Temple stands in Puri, on the Bay of Bengal coast, and is a central Char Dham pilgrimage destination. It is closely linked to the annual Rath Yatra festival. Konark, Bhubaneswar and Berhampur host other temples or attractions but not this one.

Question 35Tourism Geography and Destinations

Chilika Lake, a major eco-tourism destination in Odisha, is best known as which type of water body?

  1. A man-made reservoir
  2. A freshwater glacial lake
  3. A high-altitude salt lake
  4. A brackish-water lagoon Correct answer.

Explanation

Chilika is a large brackish-water lagoon on the Odisha coast, connected to the Bay of Bengal, and famous for migratory birds and Irrawaddy dolphins. It is not glacial, high-altitude, or man-made. This makes it a key wetland eco-tourism site.

Question 36Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which is the largest state of India by area?

  1. Madhya Pradesh
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Rajasthan Correct answer.

Explanation

Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area, covering about 342,000 square kilometres. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are large but smaller. This fact matters in tourism planning because Rajasthan's size supports many desert and heritage circuits.

Question 37Tourism Geography and Destinations

The Konark Dance Festival, a major cultural tourism event, is held in Odisha primarily to celebrate which classical dance form?

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

Explanation

The Konark Dance Festival showcases Odissi, the classical dance form native to Odisha, against the backdrop of the Sun Temple. Kathakali is from Kerala, Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu, and Manipuri from Manipur. The festival thus promotes Odisha's own cultural heritage.

Question 38Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which river is the longest in India?

  1. Ganga Correct answer.
  2. Godavari
  3. Narmada
  4. Brahmaputra

Explanation

The Ganga is the longest river within India, flowing about 2,525 km from the Gangotri glacier to the Bay of Bengal. The Godavari is the longest peninsular river but shorter overall. The Brahmaputra and Narmada are also shorter within Indian territory.

Question 39Tourism Geography and Destinations

A tour operator in Bhubaneswar wants to design a Buddhist heritage circuit in Odisha. Which pair of sites should be included as key Buddhist destinations?

  1. Dhauli and Lalitgiri Correct answer.
  2. Rourkela and Sambalpur
  3. Chilika and Satapada
  4. Puri and Konark

Explanation

Dhauli, near Bhubaneswar, has Ashokan rock edicts, and Lalitgiri is part of the Diamond Triangle of Buddhist sites along with Ratnagiri and Udayagiri. Together they form the core of Odisha's Buddhist heritage tourism. The other pairs are beach, temple or industrial destinations.

Question 40Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which line of latitude passes through the middle of India and is often used in geography teaching about India's location?

  1. Tropic of Capricorn
  2. Tropic of Cancer Correct answer.
  3. Equator
  4. Arctic Circle

Explanation

The Tropic of Cancer at about 23.5 degrees north passes through the middle of India, including parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha-adjacent states. The Equator and Tropic of Capricorn lie far south, and the Arctic Circle is far north. Knowing this helps explain India's tropical and subtropical climate zones.

Question 41Tourism Geography and Destinations

Simlipal National Park, a tiger reserve and eco-tourism destination, is located in which state?

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

Explanation

Simlipal National Park lies in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha and is part of a Project Tiger reserve. It is known for tigers, elephants, and the rare melanistic tiger. It is not in West Bengal, Jharkhand, or Chhattisgarh, though those states have their own reserves.

Question 42Tourism Geography and Destinations

A tourist wishes to visit the Rajarani Temple and the Lingaraj Temple on the same day. Which city should the tourist base themselves in?

  1. Bhubaneswar Correct answer.
  2. Cuttack
  3. Puri
  4. Gopalpur

Explanation

Both the Rajarani and Lingaraj temples are located in Bhubaneswar, the temple city of Odisha, making it the natural base for a single-day visit. Puri, Cuttack, and Gopalpur are different cities at some distance. Grouping them by city is essential for efficient itinerary planning.

Question 43Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which of the following is a Union Territory of India located off the western coast and promoted for beach and water tourism?

  1. Lakshadweep Correct answer.
  2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  3. Daman and Diu
  4. Puducherry

Explanation

Lakshadweep is a Union Territory of coral islands in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast, promoted for lagoons and water sports. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie in the Bay of Bengal, not off the western coast. Puducherry and the merged Daman and Diu territory are on the mainland.

Question 44Tourism Geography and Destinations

The Barabati Fort, a historical site linked to Odisha's medieval rulers, is located in which city?

  1. Balasore
  2. Cuttack Correct answer.
  3. Bhubaneswar
  4. Puri

Explanation

Barabati Fort stands in Cuttack, the old capital of Odisha, on the banks of the Mahanadi. It is associated with the Gajapati and later rulers and is a heritage tourism site. Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Balasore have other attractions but not this fort.

Question 45Tourism Geography and Destinations

A group wants to see olive ridley turtles nesting in large numbers. Which Odisha coastal site is most famous for this natural phenomenon?

  1. Puri beach
  2. Chandipur
  3. Gahirmatha Correct answer.
  4. Astaranga

Explanation

Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha is one of the world's largest mass nesting sites, or arribada, for olive ridley turtles. Chandipur, Puri, and Astaranga are beaches with other attractions but are not the prime turtle nesting ground. This makes Gahirmatha an important wildlife tourism destination.

Question 46Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which of the following hill stations lies in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha and is a popular summer retreat?

  1. Daringbadi Correct answer.
  2. Shimla
  3. Darjeeling
  4. Munnar

Explanation

Daringbadi, in Kandhamal district of Odisha, is often called the Kashmir of Odisha for its cool climate and pine forests. Munnar is in Kerala, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, and Darjeeling in West Bengal. Daringbadi is therefore the Odisha hill station among the options.

Question 47Tourism Geography and Destinations

A tourist arriving by air to visit Odisha's major heritage sites would most likely land at which airport?

  1. Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar Correct answer.
  2. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
  3. Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda
  4. Vijayawada Airport

Explanation

Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is Odisha's main international gateway and the closest major airport to Puri, Konark, and the temple circuit. Jharsuguda is a smaller domestic airport in western Odisha. Vijayawada and Kolkata are in other states and less convenient for Odisha tourism.

Question 48Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites of India?

  1. Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka, Rameswaram
  2. Puri, Badrinath, Rameswaram, Dwarka
  3. Dwarka, Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram
  4. Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Rameswaram Correct answer.

Explanation

The Char Dham traditionally comprises Badrinath in the north, Dwarka in the west, Puri in the east, and Rameswaram in the south. This geographic spread is the key to remembering the circuit. The other options scramble the standard ordering.

Question 49Tourism Geography and Destinations

A tour planner is creating a coastal heritage itinerary in Odisha that combines a beach, a Sun Temple, and a lagoon. Which sequence of places fits this plan?

  1. Puri, Konark, Chilika Correct answer.
  2. Rourkela, Sambalpur, Hirakud
  3. Daringbadi, Phulbani, Rayagada
  4. Cuttack, Barabati, Mahanadi

Explanation

Puri offers a major beach, Konark has the Sun Temple, and Chilika is the famous lagoon, all along the Odisha coast. This sequence forms a classic coastal tourism circuit. The other options are inland cities, a fort, or hill districts without this combination.

Question 50Tourism Geography and Destinations

Which is the correct order of India's major mountain ranges from north to south?

  1. Aravalli, Himalayas, Western Ghats, Vindhya
  2. Vindhya, Himalayas, Aravalli, Western Ghats
  3. Himalayas, Vindhya, Aravalli, Western Ghats
  4. Himalayas, Aravalli, Vindhya, Western Ghats Correct answer.

Explanation

The Himalayas form the northern boundary, the Aravalli lies in the northwest, the Vindhya runs across central India, and the Western Ghats lie along the western peninsular coast. This north-to-south ordering reflects their relative positions. The other sequences place ranges in incorrect positions.