Series OSS                                                                                                                           Code No. 173

                                                                   INDIA - THE TOURIST DESTINATION
                                                                                         Theory

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                              Maximum Marks : 60

Instructions :    Attempt all questions.

 

 

1. What role does diversification of products play in increasing tourist flows ? Give examples.    8

 

2. Between the two main Indian tourist circuits, compare the level of development of the tourism infrastructure.    7

 

3. Write notes on the World Heritage status of    8
(a) Agra
(b) Sarnath
(c) Khajuraho

 

4. Compare the quality and linkages of the tourist products of South India and North India.    7

 

5. What were the priorities of the 8th Five Year Plan in the tourism sector ?    8

 

6. In what direction should we mobilise resources to provide services for 10 million tourists ?    7

 

7. What rules do tourists and travel businesses have to comply with, relating to
(a) Customs,
(b) Cargo, and
(c) Health ?

 

8. Is tourism in India mainly a source of merely earning livelihood and profits or an opportunity for cultural interaction also ?