M.A./M.Sc. (Geography) (Semester (CBCS) Examination, 2017
GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM
Day Date: Wednesday, 26-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 2:30 PM to 05.00 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
All questions carry equal marks.
Use of stencils is allowed.
Q.1 Fill in the blanks with appropriate word: 07
1 The word Tourism is derived from word Tornus.
Latin French English Spanish
2 volcanoes is attraction of Tourist in Japan.
Stramboli Fujiyama Vesuvious none of these
3 The famous Niagara Water Fall Situated in
Gret-Britan India U.S.A South Africa
4 The First conscious and organized effort to promote tourism in
India was made in the year
1945 1946 1947 1948
5 The ancient monks were probably the first
institutionalize the concept of shelter in India.
Hindu Muslim
Christian Buddhist
6 is one of the tourist types who fully accept adoption
to local norms.
A Lite Off-Beat Mass Explorer
7 plateau is famous of flowers in Maharashtra.
Kas Pachagani
Masai None of these
Fill in the blanks. 07
Gir sanctuary is famous for
played major role in improving in international under
Standing.
The tourism environmental act was enacted in
M.T.D.C. Stand for
tourism is defined as any person who travel within
the country.
Tourism Development Principles and practices' book is
Page 2 of 3
Written by
Pandurang Taware is known as father of tourism in
India.
Q.2 What is tourist accommodation? Explain the types of supplementary
accommodation
14
Q.3 Explain the Factors influencing on tourism in Maharashtra. 14
OR
Discuss the positive and negative Economic impacts of tourism
Q.4 Answer the following questions in shorts (Any 14
Explain the Elements of tourism.
Discuss the Concept of Agro Tourism.
Describe the various longer tourist circuits in India.
Discuss the positive social impact of tourism.
Q.5 Write short notes on any two of the following. 14
Historical tourism centers in Maharashtra.
Tourism as an industry
Hill stations in Maharashtra
Globalization and tourism