DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (Tourism) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Second Semester
ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF
TOURISM
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write the significance of eco-tourism.
2. Explain the role of ecosystem in the development of
economy.
3. Write a brief note on the positive effects of tourism on
ecosystem.
4. Brief the significance of public in the development of ecotourism.
5. Bring the relevance of tourism with soil-pollution.
6. Brief the role of tourists in the reduction of water
pollution.
7. Write short note on eco system.
8. Enumerate the significance of global tourism to the
economy at large.
Sub. Code
24
DE-555
WS
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PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the need of a good eco system in development of
tourism industry.
10. Explain the relationship between the growth of tourism
industry and environmental pollution.
11. Explain the different types of pollution and the methods
to reduce those.
12. Discuss the state of tourism industry and the role of
private bodies in environmental protection.
13. Discuss the necessity of all stakeholders in ensuring a
clean green environment for attracting tourists.
14. 'Ecology attracts tourists than artificially created tourist
spots." Comment.
15. Explain the measures taken by the tourism organisations
to control pollution.