(Pages 1115
P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :.………………….
Second Semester B.Voc. Degree Examination, June 2016
First Degree Programme under CSS
General Course (for Tourism Hospitality Management)
AUTH262: History and Culture of India
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions in one or two sentences.
1. Define culture.
2. Write any two Indus Valley civilization sites located in India.
3. Name the four Vedas.
4. Name any two Mauryan rulers.
5. What do you mean by heritage
6. Name any two UNESCO World Heritage railway lines in India.
7. What is cultural tourism
8. Name any one archaeological evidence for the existence of Aryan civilization in India.
9. What are Upanishads
10. Write the two epics and their authors.
(10 x 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Answer any EIGHT questions, not exceeding a paragraph of 50 words.
11. Briefly explain the characteristics of Indian Culture.
12. Write a note on any two Indian states famous for its historically important tourist attractions.
1115
2
13. Write short note on Sama veda.
14. Write an account of Kalinga war.
15. Discuss about the rule of Shunga Empire in India.
16. Who is Kanishka the Great
17. Write a brief account of the fight of Pazhassiraja against colonial invasions.
18. Explain briefly about Ajantha monuments.
19. Discuss the formation and role of ITDC in India Tourism.
20. Write a note on Sargent committee.
21. Who is Marco Polo
22. Discuss the contributions of Shah Jehan to present day tourism.
x 2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Answer any SIX questions, in a page of 100 words.
23. Write about the history of civil aviation in India.
24. Explain the history of Rail transport in India.
25. Write a note on Travel in ancient India.
26. Write an account of foreign Travellers to ancient India.
27. Write about Qutb complex.
28. Showcase the historic monuments of Trivandrum district.
29. Discuss about the contributions of Chola dynasty to South Indian culture.
30. Briefly explain urban planning in the Indus Valley cities.
31. Discuss about the European architecture in India.
x 4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Answer any TWO questions, not exceeding four pages.
32. Explain the history of tourism in India.
33. Write an essay on Indus Valley Civilization.
34. Discuss about the cultural contributions of Mughal dynasty. Add a note on the Mughal monuments.
35. Elucidate briefly the history of Indian Independence struggle.
x 15 30 Marks)