Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A. Tourism (Honours), Part-I
Paper-I (Foundation Course in Tourism)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define the term "Tourism" and describe the various purposes which motivates people to
indulge in Tourism activities.
2. Compare the nature and characteristics of tourism during pre-Industrialisation period and
Modern period.
3. Throw light on the types of tourist Accommodation units in India.
4. Analyse the role of Guides and Escorts in tourism .
5. Account for the role of media in Tourism Promotion.
6. Describe the major characteristics of a service product.
7. Account for the various operating functions of a Travel Agency.
8. Elaborate the various steps in the Tourism planning process and discuss the role of local
Bodies in the development of Tourism at destination.
9. Identify and enumerate the role of subsidiary services in Tourism.
10. Mention the relationship and interdependence of infrastructure devlopment and tourism.