Exam Details

Subject tourism administration and management
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course ugc net national eligibility test
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Organization university grants commission
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Exam Date June, 2010
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Question Paper

1. Assertion Behavioural survey is the most important method of measurement of Tourism.
Reason Behavioural surveys can be conducted on any aspect of life.

Both and are true.

Both and are true, but(R) is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

2. Assertion The Romans created an excellent network of communication system.
Reason Romans had a well maintained list of tourist spots, giving details of distance, routes and facilities available at tourist
places.

Both and are true.

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

3. Assertion New forms of accommodation has become very popular like paying guesthouses, home stay, bed and
breakfast, etc.
Reason Even the richest tourist who visits India take an accommodation in the humble homes of peasants to live and
learn the real Indian life.

Both and are true.

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

4. Assertion Maslow's theory of Hierarchy of life says, self esteem is the ultimate aim of man though man wants to satisfy
his basic needs first.
Reason The effort need not be systematic approach to attain the aim.

Both and are true.

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

5. Assertion The hosted trip provide the client with the double advantage of taking a pre-arranged trip and services of
local host.
Reason Nearly 60% FIT (Free Individual Travellers) travel in hosted trips.

Both and are true.

Both and are true, but(R) is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

6. Assertion Market testing is done to learn how consumers and dealers react to handling,
using and repurchasing the actual product and how large the market is.
Reason Marketing testing can be made at a chosen section of the market on geographical grounds.

Both and are true.

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.

7. Assertion The finest of the early Hoysala temples is the Chennakesava temple at Belur and the Hoyasalesvara temple at Halebid.
Reason The sculptures in the Channakesava temple is depicting the stories from the Hindu epics.

(A)Both and are true.

(B)Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.


8. Assertion The air express industry was founded by Fred Smith.
Reason Federal Express's most serious competitor is United Parcel Service.

(A)Both and are true.

(B)Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.



9. Assertion "Public relation" in Tourism is growing discipline in India it may be a "Think Tank" of the Organization.
Reason The future of the Public relation is bright for the tourism arena.

(A)Both and are true.

(B)Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.



10. This consists of two lists of statements and terms and the candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List List II (Statement)
Citizen or National Person living in a country where he/she is not born.
II) A Lieu This is a person who possess the nationality of a country, citizenship is acquired by birth or naturalization.
III)Tourist A temporary visitor staying at least 24 hours in the country/place visited for pleasure.
IV)Tourist Passenger 4) If a person passing through the country either staying in the same aircraft or changing to another but without leaving the transit area of the airport.

Code
I II III IV
2 1 3 4

1 2 3 4

4 2 3 1

3 4 2 1



11. This list consists of two lists of activities and locations the candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List -I(Activities) List II (Location)
Aqua -Tourism Beach resorts Hill resorts.
II) Sports Tourism Movement of players and sport Admirers.
III) Adventure Trekking, Skiing, Tourism Mountaineering, etc.
IV)Resort Hover crafts and Tourism Hydrofoils.

Code
I II III IV

3 4 1

2 3 1

2 1 4

4 2 3


12. This consists of two lists of achievement, years and the candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other. List List II (Achievements) (Year)
I. The invention of bicycle 1827
II. First regular steam carriage service 1908
III. Trams in service at Lancashire 1791
IV.Development of Model T-Ford 1860

Code
I II III IV

2 1 3 4

3 2 4

1 4 2

3 2 1



13. This consists of two lists of 15. This consists of two lists of
statements, terms or symbols and the candidate has to match an item in institutions, and the objectives the candidate has to match an item in
one list with an item in the other.

List I (Terms Symbols) List II (Statement)
I. I.T.X 1.Exact travel date not confirmed until seven days.
II. GV 10 2.A wholesaler of discounted tickets.
III. Budget Fare 3.Group ticket for the ten people travelling together.
IV.Consolidators 4.Independent Inclusive Tour Excursion Fare.

Code
I II III IV
1 2 3 4

4 2 3 1

4 3 1 2

3 2 4 1

14. This consists of two lists of museums, places and the candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List I (Museums) List II (Place of Location)

The Indian Museum New Delhi

II) National Museum Kolkata

III) Prince of Wales Museum Mumbai

IV)The Government Museum Chennai


Code

I II III IV

2 3 4 1

3 2 4 1

4 2 3 1

2 1 3 4


15. This consists of two lists of institutions, and the objectives the candidate has to match an item in
one list with an item in the other.

List I (List of Institutions) List II (Objectives)


I)The Ramakrishna Mission Universal Brotherhood of humanity.

II) Bhartiya Vidyabhavan Live up to the permanent values of Indian culture.

III) The Theosophical Society Foster and strengthen cultural relations between India and other countries.

IV)The Indian Council of Cultural Relations Go to the root of the religion.



Code
I II III IV
2 3 1 4

4 2 1 3

1 3 2 4

2 4 3 1

16. This consists of two lists names of sanctuaries and attractions, the candidate has to match an item
in one list with an item in the other.

List I (Name of Sanctuary) List II (Attractions)

I. Vedanthangal 1. Elephant

II. Kalakad Wild Life Sanctuary 2. Tiger

III. Periyar Wild life Sanctuary 3. Flora and Birds

IV.Manas Wild Life Sanctuary 4. Birds

Code
IIIIIIIV

3 2 1 4

1 4 3 2

2 1 3 4

4 3 1 2


17. Assertion Dhavaleswaram near Rajahmundry stands an ancient dam built by Sir Arthur Cotton, a Scottish engineer.
Reason He has pioneered a sort of "Green Revolution" which transformed Rajahmundry into a "Rice Bowl" of Andhra.

Both and are true.

Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation.

is true, but is false.

is false, but is true.



18. Which one of the following statements is correctly matched

Shalimar garden is for viewing a wide variety of trees, plants and flowers.

Kovalam beach with silvery sands is known for its surfing sport.

Miramar beach of soft sands with palm trees is closest to Bangalore.

Marina beach is the longest beach in the world.



19. Which one of the following is correctly stated

Neil Island provides an ideal holiday for Eco-friendly tourist and it is the land of Volcano.

The first railway lines were constructed in Ooty by Scottish engineers.

The desert triangle of Rajasthan comprises the tourist places of Jaipur, Jaisalmar and Jodhpur.

The Cellular Jail is a three storied prison in Andaman Islands constructed by the British in 1906.



20. Which one of the following is correctly mentioned

The camel ride is the only method of excursion in Jaipur.

The Pushkar fair is held every year in the month of July/August.

The fort of Bikaner was used to watch the trading and other caravans from the western border.

The sacred Kamakhya Devi temple is located in Bhuvaneshwar.


21. Which one of the following is correctly mentioned

The liabilities other than current liabilities are known as short-term liabilities.

Tansen was the most accomplished musician in the Court of Akbar.

Management Job not requires elements of stewardship and commitment to purpose.

A free reign leader does not lead and makes the group to rely on him/her.


22. Which one of the following is correctly mentioned

The passenger air lines industry has not been affected as a result of 1978 de­regulation Act.

Two-way visual telephones and improved computer net working will increase the need to travel and will save money and time.

Possession of VISA does not automatically guarantee admission to a foreign country. The final decision rest with the competent authorities of the country being visited.

To determine the value of the beverages it has to be tasted but not by chemical or by machine.



23. Surajkund Craft mela is held every year in the month of

January

February

March

April



24. Humayun Nama was written by

Nur Jahan

Gul-Badan-Begum

Roshnara

Jehanara



25. The IUOTO was transformed into WTO in the year

1974

1975

1976

1977



26. Tarapur aquarium is one of the unique tourist attractions of

Mumbai

Mangalore

Bangalore

Kolkota



27. Which one of the following is correctly stated

Hawa Mahal is in Jodhpur.

Lake Palace is in Darjeeling.

Sanctuary is in Golconda.

Prince Albert Museum is in Jaipur.



28. The Lion Capital of Sarnath with a logo "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Triumphs) is adopted by the Republic of India as a National symbol, is located in

Himachal Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir


29. Which State of India is celebrating the year 2010 as "Year of Tourism"

Madhya Pradesh

Kerala

Sikkim

Manipur


30. The WAGHA border falls in the territory of

Jammu and Kashmir

Himachal Pradesh

Punjab

West Bengal


31. Identify the three Letter City Code for Port Blair.

PRT

PBR

IXZ

XYZ


32. The project "Tiger" was launched in the year

1972

(B)1973

(C)1974

1975


33. Which one of the following temples has the longest Corridor

Sri Meenakshi temple, Madurai.

Sri Ramanatha Swamy temple, Rameshwaram.

(C)Sriranganatha Swami temple, Srirangam.

(D)Sri Brihadhisvara temple, Thanjavur.



34. Choose the country that does not come under the TC III of IATA.

Maldives

Marshallian Islands

New Zealand

Madagascar



35. Research Hypothesis refers to

Objectives of the study

(B)Problem of the study

Questionnaire related to the study

All the above



36. Chi-Square test examines

(A)Association level between variables

Extent of errors between variables

Level of correlation

None of these



37. Identify the correct order in which they are used for Research Analysis.

Data collection Questionnaire Design Pilot Survey Analysis Theorizing.

Pilot survey-Questionnaire Design Data collection Analysis Theorizing.

Questionnaire Design Data collection Analysis Theorizing Pilot Survey.

Analysis Theorizing Questionnaire Design Data Collection Pilot Survey.


38. American Plan refers to

Three daily meals included with room rates

Three meals a day

Only Breakfast

Only Dinner


39. "Cabana" means

Studio room

Twin rooms

Triple rooms

Room attached to the swimming pool side for changing or resting


40. "CVP" stands for

Cost Validity Period

Cost Volume Profit

Cost and Variable Profit

Variable Cost and Profit





41. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow based on understanding of the passage.
The prolonged stresses of 'globalised living' have created the reason for emergence of the wellness tourism in a big way. It attracts those people whose diurnal cycles are continually out of sync with their clients in varying time zones. Due to the ever growing feeling of routine, monotony, boredom and mechanical life, as also the sustained exposure to congestion, pollution and traffic snarls etc; -the dwellers of industrial and urban agglomerations are in innate need of wellness tourism to re-establish the equilibrium of their life. They are ready to pay substantial fees to eat less, eat better, exercise, be counselled, sleep more, meditate, and be subjected to a regimen of masses, purging and sweating. Wellness tourism provides them excellent treatment and at the virtual end of the treatment where they will feel 'De-stressed, De­toxified and more Centred'. Seemingly, the wellness tourism is like an antidote to the problems of stresses and strains, be it physical, mental and/or psychological. What the wellness tourists generically look forward in terms of the potential places, activities and, amenities and facilities, obviously varies from person to person and, situation to situation. Thus, some of them would like to be absorbed in yoga and meditation, others may find solace in staying in ethnic environment, and still others would prefer rather virgin ecological zones to be part of the infinite free flowing energy of the nature so as to get recreated or rejuvenated, and so on. With the ongoing pace of the modernization, one can easily claim that the horizons of wellness tourism are bound to dramatically and dynamically grow.

The reason for emergence of wellness tourism lies in

Globalization

Growing prosperity

Increasing social awareness

Bad impacts of technological advancements


Wellness tourists always prefer

Best of the amenities and facilities

Quality Entertainment opportunities

Opportunities to be closer to nature and ethnicity

None of the above

Wellness tourism will steadily grow with increase in

Per capita income

Stressed situations

Both A and B above

None of the above



4) After experiencing wellness tourism the participants feel

Recreated

Focused

De-stressed

All of the above



The wellness tourists are generally not interested in

Yoga and Meditation

Visit to natural area

Visit to ethnic niches

Visit to urban centres



6) "OPEN SKY POLICY" does not include

Freedom of flying over a country for a technical purpose.

(B)Freedom of originating from a destination to the home country.

(C)Freedom of operating to a destination.

(D)Freedom of seamless operation in a foreign country.



7) "ATT" is an acronym for

Airport Travel Tax

Aviation Travel Time

Airport Transfer Time

Airport Transfer Tariff


8) The Head Quarters of PATA is located at

Madrid

Paris

Amsterdam

Honolulu


9) The top ranking country in terms of foreign exchange earnings from tourism

China

South Africa

Brazil

USA


10) Highest Peak in the Central Himalaya is

Trishul

Ketu

Kamet

Nanda Devi


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