TOURISM MCQ Smartvidya
TOURISM MCQ Smartvidya
TOURISM MCQ Smartvidya
1. Which financial organisation authorises the foreign currency dealers to buy and sell
foreign currency in India?
(A) State Bank of India
(B) Reserve Bank of India
(C) Ministry of Finance
(D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: (B)
4. ‘OPERA’ is a
(A) Travel company
(B) Software used for reservation of hotel rooms
(C) Airline charter company
(D) Franchise hotel chain
Answer: (B)
i. Bagdogra 1. BHJ
ii. Bhuj 2. IXR
iii. Ranchi 3. BDQ
iv. Vadodara 4. IXB
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 1 2 3 4
Answer: (A)
9. ‘Chef d’ rang” is
(A) Position in the kitchen
(B) Position in the restaurant
(C) Position in the housekeeping department
(D) Position in the front office
Answer: (B)
1. In an itinerary, the destination point used to determine the round trip fare or maximum
permitted mileage
(A) Turn around point
(B) Railing
(C) Connecting point
(D) Embarkation point
Answer: (A)
2. A measurement of revenues required by a hotel over a fixed time period after operating
expenses and taxes are deducted is known as
(A) Average room rate
(B) Cash flow
(C) Revenue
(D) Income
Answer: (B)
3. This consists of two lists of “types of journey and itinerary”. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other.
List – I List – II
i. One way 1. DEL -> LON – NYC -> TYO – DEL
ii. Round the World 2. DEL -> LON – NYC – CCU
iii. Open jaw 3. SXR -> DEL -> MAA
iv. Circular trip 4. BOM – DXB -> PAR -> BOM
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 1 2 3 4
Answer: (A)
5. On January 14, 2012 which Luxury cruise liner met with an accident near Isola de Gilio
(Italy)?
(A) Italinho Concordia
(B) Costa Concordia
(C) Galilio Romanco
(D) Francici Giovani
Answer: (B)
6. Which national is not given “Visa-on arrival” in India?
(A) Singapore
(B) New Zealand
(C) Japan
(D) Thailand
Answer: (D)
8. To distinguish between a tourist and an excursionist what should be the duration of tour?
(A) 12 hours
(B) 18 hours
(C) 24 hours
(D) 36 hours
Answer: (C)
10. A system of calculating international fares based on the maximum permitted mileage
between two points
(A) Mileage control
(B) Mileage method
(C) Maximum permitted mileage
(D) Fare construction
Answer: (B)
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1. Where is the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport?
(A) Rome
(B) Paris
(C) Lisbon
(D) Madrid
Answer: (A)
2. What is sagarmatha?
(A) National Park
(B) Brahmaputra river
(C) Mount Everest
(D) An Island
Answer: (C)
10. Which year was celebrated as centenary year of Indian Civil Aviation?
(A) 2009
(B) 2010
(C) 2011
(D) 2012
Answer: (C)
2. This consists of two lists of names of cuisines and the region connected, the candidate has
to match an item in one list with an item in the other:
List – I List – II
(Cuisines) (Regions)
i. Chettinadu 1. Karnataka
ii. Udupi 2. Karaikudi
iii. Moppila 3. Malabar
iv. Awadh 4. Lucknow
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 1 2 3 4 (C) 2 1 3 4
(B) 3 4 2 1 (D) 4 3 1 2 Answer: (C)
3. During which plan period “Tourism” was awarded the status of an Industry?
(A) 5th Five Year Plan
(B) 6th Five Year Plan
(C) 7th Five Year Plan
(D) 8th Five Year Plan
Answer: (C)
7. Which State/Union Territory has the largest number of wild life sanctuaries?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(C) Karnataka
(D) Assam
Answer: (B)
8. Where is the highest Golf Course in the world located?
(A) Darjeeling
(B) Gulmarg
(C) Almora
(D) Nainital
Answer: (B)
9. Assertion (A): The interaction between tourists and the host community can be one of the
factors that may affect a community.
Reason (R): As the tourists may not be sensitive to local customs, tradition and standards.
10. Assertion (A): The bed-and-breakfast (B & B) concept began where a family would open
their home to traveller.
Reason (R): The successful B & B operators are those providing guests with same positive
experience again and again.
2. This consists of two lists of types of journey and itinerary. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other
List – I List – II
a. Round the World 1. BOM -> CCU -> PAT -> IXU
b. One Way 2. DEL -> JAI -> BOM -> BLR
c. Open Jaw 3. DEL -> KHI -> DXB -> DEL
d. Circular trip 4. DEL -> PAR -> WAS -> TYO -> DEL
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 4 2 1 3
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 1 2 3 4
Answer: (A)
7. The list consists of two lists of folk dances and their places. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other:
List – I List – II
(Folk Dance) (State)
a. Giddha 1. Assam
b. Lavani 2. Punjab
c. Jatra 3. Maharashtra
d. Bihu 4. West Bengal
Codes:
abcd
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 2 4 3 1
(D) 3 4 2 1
Answer: (B)
8. Identify the sequence of the four Indian hotel chains according to the year of their
establishment.
I. Lemon tree group of hotels
II. Oberoi group of hotels
III. Welcome group hotels
IV. Taj group hotels
(A) III, II, IV, I
(B) II, III, I, IV
(C) IV, II, III, I
(D) I, III, II, IV
Answer: (C)
9. Identify the Indian “Café” brand originated from the State of Karnataka competing with
the international coffee chains.
(A) Costa Coffee
(B) Coffee Café Day
(C) Barista
(D) Star Bucks
Answer: (B)
10. Arrange the following according to the hierarchy using the code given below:
I. Commis I
II. Executive chef
III. Sous chef
IV. Chef d’ partie
Codes:
(A) IV, III, I, II
(B) III, IV, II, I
(C) I, II, III, IV
(D) II, III, IV, I
Answer: (D)
2. Assertion (A): Daylight saving time is advancement of standard time by one hour.
Reason (R): All countries located in high latitudes follow daylight saving time concept.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (C)
4. Assertion (A): The desire to learn from and experience other cultures heightened
awareness of the educational benefits to be gained from travel which led to the Grand Tour
era.
Reason (R): Reports of Marco Polo’s travels and adventures continued to heighten interest in
travel and trade.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (B)
5. This consists of two lists of the milestones and the development of tourism. The candidate
has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List – I (Milestones) List – II (Development of Tourism)
1. Shang dynasties established trade routes to distant
a. 1760 BC to 1027 BC locations throughout the Far East.
2. Greeks developed common language, currency and
travel services resulting in the emerge of city states which
b. 1100 BC to 800 BC became destinations.
3. Phoenicians developed large sailing fleets for trade and
c. 900 BC to 200 BC travel throughout their empire.
4. Romans improved roads, legal system, and inns to
further travel for commerce, adventure and pleasure.
d. 500 BC to AD 300
Codes:
abcd
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 2 4 3 1
Answer: (C)
6. Assertion (A): The level of tourism interest and activity in a specific area often depends on
a combination of both physical and human geography that come together, making certain
locations more attractive than others.
Reason (R): Climate also influences the level and type of tourism activity.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (B)
7. Government of India conducts national level hospitality training under the ambit of
(A) National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
(B) Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India.
(C) Central Board of Vocational and Secondary Education.
(D) Indian Institute of Hotel Management.
Answer: (A)
9. This consists of two lists of the Tax and the Explanations. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other.
List – I (Name of Tax) List – II (Explanation for Taxes Collected)
1. A fee assessed by the Central Government to defray
a. Air Transport Tax customs operations at gateway airports.
b. International 2. A charge imposed by an Airport authority to fund an
Departure Tax improvement of the infrastructure.
c. Customer User Fee 3. A Central tax applied to air transportation within India.
4. A tax assessed by the Indian Government from
d. Passenger Facility passengers who depart from India to an international
Charge destination
Codes:
abcd
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 1 4 3 2
Answer: (C)
10. The fares that must be purchased in advance of the departure date and require travel to
originate and terminate at the same point is known as
(A) Individual fare
(B) Group fare
(C) Excursion fare
(D) Transit fare
Answer: (C)
2. A car rental site located near the Airport terminal but not directly on the premises of the
Airport is called
(A) Drop off point
(B) Pick up point
(C) Off-premises location
(D) Airport terminal
Answer: (C)
3. A ‘pass’ entitling the holder to unlimited rail travel throughout England, Scotland and
Wales is known as
(A) Eurail ‘pass’
(B) Britrail ‘pass’
(C) Indrail ‘pass’ (D) Travel ‘passes Answer: (B)
4. The DND cards in a maid’s trolley belong to
(A) Bathroom supplies
(B) Guestroom amenities
(C) Linen supplies
(D) Room service supplies
Answer: (B)
6. The world celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of the creative genius of Bengal in 2011.
(A) Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
(B) Rabindranath Tagore
(C) Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay
(D) Eswar Chandra Vidhyasagar
Answer: (B)
7. Arunachalesvara temple is considered as one of the oldest and longest temple in the world
and is situated in
(A) Tiruvannamalai
(B) Tiruvananthapuram
(C) Tiruchirapalli
(D) Tirupati
Answer: (A)
8. This consists of two lists of historical monuments / sculptures and places. The candidate
has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List – I List – II
(i) Arjuna’s Penance (Longest Bas relief) (1) Fatehpur Sikri
(ii) Buland Darwaja (2) Elephanta Caves
(iii) Statue of Trimurti (3) Mamallapuram
(iv) Statue of Bahubali (4) Sravanabelagola
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (3) (1) (2) (4)
(B) (4) (1) (3) (2)
(C) (3) (2) (1) (4)
(D) (1) (3) (2) (4)
Answer: (A)
10. A three letter code designating the type of aircraft used for passenger flight or cargo
transport is known as
(A) Hub code
(B) Carrier code
(C) Equipment code
(D) Airline code
Answer: (C)
4. This consists of two lists of names of Sanctuaries and States, the candidate has to match an
item in List – I with an item in the other.
List-I List-II
(Name of Sanctuary) (Name of State)
(i) Radhanagari (1) Maharashtra
(ii) Jaladpara (2) Assam
(iii) Betla (3) Jharkhand
(iv) Manas (4) West Bengal
Code:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (1) (4) (3) (2)
(B) (4) (2) (1) (3)
(C) (3) (2) (1) (4)
(D) (4) (1) (3) (2)
Answer: (A)
8. This consists of two lists temples and locations and the candidate has to match an item in
one list with an item in the other
List-I List-II
(Name of Temples) (Name of Places)
(i) Sri Krishna (1) Dwarka
(ii) Sri Jagannath (2) Udupi
(iii) Shri Vitthala (3) Puri
(iv) Ranchhor Dasji (4) Pandharpur
Code:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (2) (3) (1) (4)
(B) (2) (3) (4) (1)
(C) (2) (4) (1) (3)
(D) (2) (1) (4) (3)
Answer: (B)
10. Assertion (A): No permanent structure can be erected upto 100 metres from the high tide
line.
Reason (R): The Coastal Zone Regulation Act (CRZ) 2011 is responsible for conservation of
coastal area.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
8. Incredible India campaign is an advertising campaign where the copy of the theme is
based on
(A) Testimonial evidence
(B) Rationality of offer
(C) Social campaign
(D) Anti-fear campaign
Answer: (A)
2. The segment of the business market that includes employees of governments, schools,
hospitals etc.
(A) Corporate Travel
(B) Affinity Travel
(C) Institutional Travel
(D) All inclusive Travel
Answer: (C)
4. This list consists of two lists of names of Sanctuaries and States, the candidate has to
match an item in the List-I with Item in the other.
List – I List – II
(Name of Sanctuary) (Name of State)
a. Radhanagari 1. Maharashtra
b. Jaladpara 2. Assam
c. Betla 3. Jharkhand
d. Manas 4. West Bengal
Codes:
abcd
(A) 1 4 3 2
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 4 1 3 2
Answer: (A)
5. This consists of two lists of names of Dynasties and names of Temples. The candidate has
to match an item in the List-I with an item in the List-II.
List – I List – II
(Name of Dynasty) (Name of the Temple)
a. Early Chalukyan 1. Hazararama
b. Hoysala 2. Vaikuntha Perumal
c. Pallava 3. Chinnakesava
d. Vijayanagara 4. Papanatha
Codes:
abcd
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 2 1 3
Answer: (C)
6. Employees who work at Airport for booking reservations, weighting and checking luggage,
and issuing tickets are known as
(A) Traffic Assistant
(B) Airport Agent
(C) Ground Staff
(D) Airport Assistant
Answer: (C)
7. A package tour that includes the services of a tour representative accompanied at each
destination
(A) Excursion tour
(B) Escorted tour
(C) Hosted tour
(D) Minimum tour
Answer: (B)
8. Any package tour including two or more components such as airfare and accommodation
designed for a specific client is known as
(A) Free Individual Travel
(B) Group Inclusive Travel
(C) Leisure Travel
(D) Corporate Travel
Answer: (A)
10. This consists of two lists of terms and statements and the candidate has to match an item
in one list with an item in the other.
List - I List - II
a. Bottom up approach 1. Formulation of policy with inputs from beneficiaries.
b. Top down approach 2. Mandate for developments in all sectors.
3. Setting up of policy framework with expert knowledge of
c. Participative approach policy makers.
4. Creation of the blue print of the policy with the support
d. Inclusive approach of policy makers, planners and local community.
Codes:
abcd
(A) 2 1 4 3 (B) 1 4 3 2 (C) 1 3 4 2 (D) 4 2 1 3
Answer: (C)
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1. Assertion (A): Travel agents are now reinventing themselves as consultants.
Reason (R): The development of technology has automated many functions of travel agent.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but(R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
4. This consists of two lists of the gardens and their locations. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other:
List-I List-II
(Garden) (Location)
(i) Jubilee Park (1) Chandigarh
(ii) Shalimar Bagh (2) Kodaikanal
(iii) Bryant Park (3) Jamshedpur
(iv) Rock Garden (4) Srinagar
Code:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (2) (3) (4) (1)
(B) (4) (1) (2) (3)
(C) (3) (4) (2) (1)
(D) (1) (2) (3) (4)
Answer: (C)
6. Which islands are opened for foreign tourists among the Lakshadweep island group?
I. Bangaram
II. Kadmat
III. Minicoy
IV. Androt
(A) I, II, III are correct
(B) II, III are correct
(C) I, II are correct
(D) All are correct
Answer: (C)
7. This consists of two lists of National Parks / Wild Life Sanctuaries and nearest towns. The
candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List-I List-II
(National Parks /
Wild life Sanctuaries) (Nearest Town)
(i) Jim Corbett (1) Mysore
(ii) Rajaji (2) Jaipur
(iii) Sariska (3) Ram Nagar
(iv) Kabini (4) Haridwar
Code:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (3) (2) (4) (1)
(B) (3) (4) (2) (1)
(C) (2) (3) (4) (2)
(D) (3) (4) (2) (1)
Answer: (B)
8. Assertion (A): All Indian Airports have Red and Green Channel
Reason (R): Tourists with valuable articles should go through Red channel.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: (D)
9. Calculate the flying time if a flight leaves Chennai (+05.30 hrs) at 8.55 hrs on Monday and
arrives Hong Kong (+08.00 hrs) at 16.55 hrs on Monday.
(A) 5.30 hrs
(B) 4.30 hrs
(C) 6.30 hrs
(D) 7.30 hrs
Answer: (A)
10. If a person purchases a ticket in Frankfurt and starts his journey from Frankfurt
International Airport, it is a transaction
(A) SITI
(B) SOTI
(C) SITO
(D) SOTO
Answer: (A)
2. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the well-known “Shakti” Sites in Jammu
Kashmir and is managed
(A) Jointly by State and Central Government
(B) By State Government and the Shrine Board
(C) By Autonomous Board
(D) By District Administration
Answer: (C)
6. Which one of the following Commissions first defined tourists in the U.S.A. in 1973?
(A) National Travel, Recreational Review Commission
(B) National Tourism Statistics and Compilation Commission
(C) National Tourism Resource and Review Commission
(D) National Travel Research and Review Commission
Answer: (C)
7. The Government of India has adopted the definition of tourism from the
(A) United Nations World Tourism Organisation
(B) World Tourism and Travel Councils
(C) United Nations Statistical Commission
(D) Pacific Area Travel Associations
Answer: (C)
2. The 2002 National Tourism Policy of India was formulated with the representation from
I. National and regional trade associations.
II. Noted social activists and environmentalists.
III. Senior officers from various ministries of Government of India.
IV. Members of the Community around the destinations.
(A) I and III are correct.
(B) II and III are correct.
(C) I, II and III are correct.
(D) I and II are correct.
Answer: (C)
3. American Plan, European plan, Modified American Plan and Continental Plan are the
(A) package developed by tour operators.
(B) Room tariff package developed by hoteliers.
(C) Food and transport package developed by travel agents.
(D) Travel package developed by the airlines.
Answer: (B)
5. Assertion (A): Creating sub brands technique that was developed in the hotel groups /
chains for attracting various tourist segments.
Reason (R): “Fortune” and “Vivanta” are the budget category hotels of Welcome group and
Taj group of hotels.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
6. Assertion (A): Cocktails and mock tails are included in the bar menu to create variety and
choices in the bar menu.
Reason (R): Cocktails and mock tails are included in the bar menu for alcoholic and non-
alcoholic guests.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
9. This consists of two lists of holidays and package concept. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other
List-I List-II
(i) Welcome break (1) Time share concept
(ii) Mahindra holidays (2) Accommodation package
(iii) Palace on wheels (3) Cox and Kings
(iv) DuniyaDekho (4) RTDC & Indian railway
Code:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (2) (1) (4) (3)
(B) (1) (3) (2) (4)
(C) (3) (4) (1) (2
(D) (4) (2) (3) (1)
Answer: (A)
10. In tourism marketing “Destination facilities” consider to be an element of
(A) Core benefit
(B) Generic product
(C) Expected product
(D) Augmented product
Answer: (B)
3. This consists of two lists of statements and terms. The candidate has to match an item in
one list with an item in the other:
List – I (Term) List – II (Statements)
1. Provide straight line of counters containing a variety of
hot and cold dishes. The counters are segregated according
to the type of dishes offered – hot, cold, appetizers, soups,
i. Bistro bread, sandwiches, entrees, salads.
2. Formal restaurant serves drinks, single dishes and other
ii. Brasserie meals one can have just a drink or coffee.
3. Small restaurant that serves simple moderately priced
meals and wine. Braised meats usually served. Service is
iii. Coffee shop informal and quick may not have a printed menu.
4. Restaurant that mainly serves snacks and beverages 24
iv. Cafeteria hours a day, however it may serve all the three meals.
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (3) (2) (4) (1)
(B) (2) (1) (3) (4)
(C) (1) (3) (2) (4)
(D) (4) (1) (3) (2)
Answer: (A)
7. Gueridon service is a
(A) Provision of accommodation and meals for a certain number of days to promote sales.
(B) Set of fixed menus for a set period, which are repeated for a particular period
(C) Form of food service provided by restaurants using a trolley equiped to prepare, cook and
serve food in direct view of the guests.
(D) Is a method of serving food with spoon and fork from the left hand side of the guest.
Answer: (C)
8. According to Hindu mythology, which land was created by the axe of Lord Parshurama?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Goa
(C) Kerala
(D) Rameshwaram
Answer: (C)
9. The maximum dimensions (the sum of the three dimensions) of all carry on baggage
should not exceed
(A) 115 cm
(B) 105 cm
(C) 125 cm
(D) 85 cm
Answer: (A)
10. Calculate the flying time if a flight leaves Bangkok (+0700 hrs) at 0040 hrs and arrives
Budapest (+0200 hrs) at 0615 hrs.
(A) 08.25 hrs
(B) 12.45 hrs
(C) 10.35 hrs
(D) 14.25 hrs
Answer: (C)
3. In which Five Year Plan, no funds were allocated for Tourism Development in Indi?
(A) First
(B) Third
(C) Fifth
(D) Sixth
Answer: (A)
4. For the creation of accommodation, transportation and recreational facilities at key tourist
centres, separate funds were allocated under which Five Year Plan of India?
(A) First Five Year Plan
(B) Second Five Year Plan
(C) Third Five Year Plan
(D) Fourth Five Year Plan
Answer: (B)
5. Tourism was accorded the status of an industry in which Five Year Plan of India?
(A) Sixth
(B) Seventh
(C) Eighth
(D) Ninth
Answer: (B)
10. The trail blazing research publication “Tourism Ecotourism and Protection areas” was
published in 1996 by
(A) U.N. World Tourism Organisation
(B) World Conservation Union
(C) World Conservation Organisation
(D) World Wildlife Fund
Answer: (B)
2. Arrange the following Global Distribution Systems based on the year of its introduction:
I. SABRE
II. SMART
III. AMADEUS
IV. WORLD SPAN
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) II, III, IV, I
(C) III, IV, I, II
(D) IV, III, II, I
Answer: (A)
4. Which countries are not part of the European Union, but member of Schengen VISA?
(A) Finland and Denmark
(B) United Kingdom and Portugal
(C) Norway and Iceland
(D) Spain and Greece
Answer: (C)
9. This consists of two lists of air ports and city and the candidate has to match an item in
one list with an item in the other:
List – I (Airport) List – II (City)
i. Swami Vivekananda Airport 1. Ranchi
ii. Birsa Munda Airport 2. Raipur
iii. Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport 3. Varanasi
iv. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport 4. Lucknow
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(B) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(C) (2) (1) (4) (3)
(D) (4) (2) (1) (3)
Answer: (C)
4. Assertion (A): Inclusive tourism– an innovative concept that aims at providing ample
scope for socioeconomic development and ecological conservation there by minimizing
negative impacts and optimizing positive impacts.
Reason (R): Eradication of poverty, unemployment, malnourishment and ignorance can be
possible when tourism development is well defined and timely implemented.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but(R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (B)
6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Trident hotel and Ginger hotel are the budget category hotels belonged to two
major chains.
Reason (R): To provide wide range of room inventory for tourists.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer: (B)
7. Indian Tobacco Company, a fortune 500 Company has its diversified interest in
(A) Tobacco and real estates
(B) Hotels and agri products
(C) Automobiles and Heavy industry
(D) Travel and tour operations
Answer: (B)
8. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Card are not permitted if the applicant’s parents /
grandparents belonged to
I. Pakistan
II. Sri Lanka
III. Nepal
IV. Bhutan
(A) I, II & III are correct.
(B) II & III are correct.
(C) I & IV are correct.
(D) All are correct. Answer: (D)
9. Which places are included in the itinerary of ‘Deccan Odyssey’ train?
I. Goa
II. Pune
III. Aurangabad
IV. Sindhudurg
(A) I, II & III are correct.
(B) I & II are correct.
(C) I & III are correct.
(D) All are correct.
Answer: (D)
10. This consists of two lists of Name of Cities and Traffic Conference Areas. The Candidate
has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List – I List – II
(Name of Cities) (T.C. Area)
a. Los Angles 1. III
b. Helsinki 2. II
c. Luzon city 3. I
d. Jakarta 4. III
Codes:
abcd
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 2 1 3 4
Answer: (A)
2. Which one of the following objectives of the National Tourism Policy, 2002 is to provide
impetus to the vast rural tourism attractions of India?
(A) First
(B) Third
(C) Fifth
(D) Seventh
Answer: (D)
3. Hospitality dimension of tourism is given much importance for the first time in the history
of tourism development in India in which policy?
(A) Tourism Policy 1982
(B) National Action Plan of Tourism 1992
(C) National Tourism Policy 2002
(D) National Strategy for Tourism Promotion
Answer: (C)
7. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed loan agreements to undertake
the Ajanta-Ellora Development and Conservation Project (Phase II). The loan assistance is
(A) 6887 Japanese Yen
(B) 7331 Japanese Yen
(C) 7687 Japanese Yen
(D) 8011 Japanese Yen
Answer: (B)
9. Assertion (A): Tourism will only flourish given the appropriate conditions. It is an industry
which like any other industry requires sophisticated planning and organisation if its full
potential is to be realized.
Reason (R): This must be done with the needs of host community as a major focal point.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
10. Which one of the following is not a part of the interactive planning?
I. Includes information feedback, consultation and negotiation.
II. Interaction occurs early on and throughout the planning process with full range of
stakeholders.
Codes:
(A) I is correct.
(B) II is correct.
(C) Both I and II are correct.
(D) Both I and II are wrong.
Answer: (C)
3. The following Committee recommended that the public sector should assume a more
active and positive role in promoting tourism.
(A) Sargeant Committee
(B) Jha Committee
(C) Yunus Committee
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B)
4. It is the first State in India to be accorded the status of partner State of the World Travel
and Tourism Council
(A) Kerala
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: (A)
5. A type of tourist who seeks novelty at all costs even discomfort and danger and avoids
contact with other tourists
(A) Drifter
(B) Adventurer
(C) Psychocentric
(D) Diver
Answers: (A)
2. A business which has enough assets to meet its liabilities but cannot convert these assets
quickly enough to cash is commonly described as
(A) Over trading
(B) Over invested
(C) Technically insolvent
(D) Untapped finance
Answer: (C)
4. During which plan period, Government of India made a provision for financial outlay for
tourism for the first time?
(A) 1st Five Year Plan
(B) 2nd Five Year Plan
(C) 3rd Five Year Plan
(D) 5th Five Year Plan
Answer: (B)
10. The Historian who identified Seven Wonders of the ancient world was
(A) Aristotle
(B) Pliny the Elder
(C) IbnBatuta
(D) Rahul Sankrityayan
Answer: (B)
4. Which one of the following makes main difference between a concept and variable?
(A) Measurability
(B) Reliability
(C) Validity
(D) Scalability
Answer: (A)
5. Assertion (A): If the masses were to take to ecotourism in a big, aggressive manner,
ecotourism would turn out to have negative connotations.
Reason (R): Ecotourism should never have mass concentration. It should be extensive, not
intensive.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
6. TERN was established in 2006 and managed by UNWTO for Risk and crisis management.
What is TERN?
(A) Tourism Emergency Response Network
(B) Tourism Emergency Regulation Network
(C) Tourism Emergency Response Netlog
(D) Tourism Emergency Regulation Netlog
Answer: (A)
10. Arrange the following railway properties according to the year they appeared on the
world heritage list:
I. Darjeeling Mountain Railway
II. Nilgiris Mountain Railway
III. Kalka-Shimla Railway
IV. C.S.T. Mumbai
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) I, III, II, IV
(C) I, IV, II, III
(D) IV, III, II, I
Answer: (B)
3. This consists of two lists of Airports and their IATA codes. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other:
List – I (Airports) List – II (IATA codes)
i. Port Blair 1. IXI
ii. North Lakhimpur 2. IXR
iii. Ranchi 3. IXZ
iv. Leh 4. IXL
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (3) (1) (2) (4)
(B) (2) (1) (3) (4)
(C) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(D) (1) (2) (3) (4)
Answer: (A)
4. Cost based, demand based, and competition oriented methods are known as the basic
approaches of
(A) Programming
(B) Positioning
(C) Pricing
(D) Packaging
Answer: (C)
9. This consists of two lists of places and temples and the candidate has to match an item in
one list with an item in the other:
List – I (Places) List – II (Temples)
i. Jharkhand 1. Vishnupad
ii. Chhattisgarh 2. Virupaksh
iii. Karnataka 3. Vaidyanath temple
iv. Bihar 4. Danteshwari
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(B) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(C) (2) (1) (3) (4)
(D) (3) (4) (2) (1)
Answer: (D)
10. This consists of two lists of statement phobia and terms and the candidate has to match
an item in one list with an item in the other:
List – I (Phobia) List – II (Statement)
i. Hodophobia 1. Fear of cooking
ii. Pteromerhano phobia 2. Fear of height
iii. Mageiroco phobia 3. Fear of travel
iv. Acrophobia 4. Fear of flying
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (4) (3) (1) (2)
(B) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(C) (3) (4) (1) (2)
(D) (4) (2) (1) (3)
Answer: (C)
2. Rishi Sufi Silsilah which is known for peaceful coexistence among the different religion’s
followers belongs to
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Kashmir
(C) Gujarat
(D) Karnataka Answers: (B)
3. Match List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
(Folk dance) (States)
I. Karma 1. Lakshadweep
II. Teratali 2. Jharkhand
III. Grida 3. Madhya Pradesh
IV. Lava 4. Madhya Pradesh
Codes:
I II III IV
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 2 4 3 1
Answers: (D)
5. A documents issued by the Mughal Government to the foreign travellers for their free
movement was known as
(A) Dastak
(B) Cartez
(C) Dastur-ul-amal
(D) Ain-i Sarkar
Answers: (A)
6. It is a body of water formed where fresh water from rivers and streams flows into the
ocean, mixing with the seawater without making a delta
(A) Strait
(B) Estuary
(C) Prairie (D) Atoll Answers: (B)
7. Identify the oldest hospitality chain in India:
(A) The Oberoi Group of Hotels
(B) The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
(C) The ITC Welcome Group Hotels
(D) The Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
Answers: (D)
9. P-V Ratio Profit-Volume ratio is expressed in percentages and is calculated using the
formula
(A) Contribution/Sales × 100
(B) Sales/Contribution × 100
(C) (Fixed cost – Variable cost)/ Sales × 100
(D) (Total cost – Fixed)/ cost Sales × 100
Answers: (A)
2. India is a member of the Executive Council of UNWTO continuously since how many
years?
(A) 15
(B) 17
(C) 18
(D) 19
Answers: (D)
3. The Ministry of Tourism is according high priority to the development of tourism related
infrastructure for which external loan assistance is provided by the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the development of
I. Ajanta-Ellora
II. Uttar Pradesh Buddhist circuit
III. Bihar Buddhist circuit
IV. Nagarjunkonda-Amravati
Codes:
(A) I is correct.
B) I & II is correct.
(C) I and III are correct.
(D) All are correct.
Answers: (B)
4. Visa on arrival scheme on India is not extended to the citizens of which country?
(A) Finland
(B) Japan
(C) Cambodia
(D) Kazakhstan
Answers: (D)
5. Assertion (A): Voluntourism is about combining volunteer work with a vacation.
Reason (R): It doesn’t require any specific skills, just a helping attitude that makes a positive
impact on the lives of locals of the destination visited.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
6. According to survey of Solo woman travellers conducted by Trip Advisor India, which is
the safest city in India?
(A) Mumbai
(B) New Delhi
(C) Ahmedabad
(D) Bangalore
Answer: (A)
8. According to Medical tourism climate survey conducted in 2013, which are the three
topmost leading medical tourism destinations today in terms of patient numbers?
(A) India, Thailand and USA
(B) India, Turkey and Costa Rica
(C) India, Malaysia and Mexico
(D) India, Malaysia and Thailand
Answer: (A)
10. Humayun Tomb’s significance has tremendously increased after it was made attractive
product by
(A) UNESCO
(B) Ministry of Tourism
(C) Agha Khan Trust for Culture
(D) Archaeological Survey of India
Answer: (C)
3. In the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) model, the horizontal and vertical axis represents
respectively
(A) Market Demand, Market Price
(B) Market Share, Market Growth Rate
(C) Market Return, Market Risk
(D) Market Supply, Market Securities
4. Assertion (A): The Tourism Emergency Response Network (TERN) is managed by the
UNWTO as a leading tourism association of the world.
Reason (R): The TERN does not work under the Risk and Crisis Management (RCM) section
of the UNWTO.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (R) is true, but (A) is false.
Answer: (C)
5. This consists of names and by names of countries, regions and places. The candidate has
to match an item in one list with an item in the other:
List – I List – II
i. ABC Islands 1. African Caribbean, Pacific state (under LOME convention)
ii. ACP States 2. Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg
iii. Low Countries 3. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
iv. Nordic Countries 4. Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 1 3 4 2
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 3 2 4 1
Answer: (C)
6. In which year the daily air service was launched from London to Paris?
(A) 1947
(B) 1919
(C) 1939
(D) 1957
Answer: (B)
5. Assertion (A): Ecological approach is time consuming but sustainable for meeting the need
of present and future.
Reason (R): An ecological approach to tourism planning emphasizes on the need for local
control over the development process in satisfying local needs.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
7. This consist of two lists of books and authors and the candidate has to match an item in
one list with an item in the other:
List – I Books List – II Authors
i. Tourism: A Community Approach 1. Hall C.M.
ii. Tourism Planning & Policy 2. Murphy
iii. Tourism Planning 3. Dredge D. and Jenkins J.
iv. Tourism Destinations 4. Davidson, R. and Maitland, R.
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 2 3 1 4
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
Answer: (A)
8. According to Getz and Hall, which one of the following is not a part of the Five approaches
of tourism planning at the destination level?
(A) Boosterism
(B) An economic, industry-oriented approach
(C) A cultural approach
(D) A sustainable approach
Answer: (C)
9. Assertion (A): The National Tourism policy of 2002 is meant for informing hygiene,
protecting the environment and building infrastructure.
Reason (R): It has certain negative impacts due to lack of well defined policy and planning
approach.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (R) is true, but (A) is false.
Answer: (A)
10. Assertion (A): Policy and planning are complementary to each other in laying a solid
foundation of tourism development in any country.
Reason (R): Tourism planning is formulated for pro-poor tourism and pro-people tourism.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (B)
4. Assertion (A): The Statute of Liberty is situated on Bedloc Island in New York (USA) and
made by Gustavo Eiffel, the builder of Eiffel Tower.
Reason (R): It is exact replica of statute situated on the bank of river Seine in Paris.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (D)
5. The longest high speed rail route recently launched by China runs between
(A) Beijing and Guangzhon
(B) Beijing and Mongolia
(C) Beijing and Tibet
(D) Beijing and Leningrad
Answer: (A)
6. Assertion (A): One of the most popular beaches in Goa Calangute is a treat for the
adventure sports freak.
Reason (R): Foreigners throng the beaches.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (B)
7. The submarine museum which is the first of its kind in South Asia is situated in
(A) Hyderabad (B) Vijayawada (C) Visakhapattanam (D) Bhimunipattanam
Answer: (C)
8. On which famous beach in India, where one can see the statues of Avvaiyar, Netaji
Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi among others?
(A) Radhanagar beach
(B) Ramakrishna beach
(C) Marina beach
(D) Anjuna beach
Answer: (C)
9. This consists of two lists – types of position and their respective duties. The candidate has
to match the position with the function in the other:
List – I (Position) List – II (Duties)
i. Lobby Manager 1. Guest folio
ii. Front Office Cashier 2. Management representative
iii. Concierge 3. Left luggage
iv. Bell desk 4. Box office tickets
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 3 2 1 2
(D) 2 1 4 3
Answer: (D)
10. Global Distribution System (GDS) is a network of providers that bring product and
services, geographically spread across the world, to the door step of the consumers anywhere
in the world. Which one of the following is not belonging to GDS:
(A) Sabre Computer System
(B) Amadeus Computer System
(C) Galileo Central Reservation System
(D) World Space Reservation System
Answer: (B)
7. ‘Motels’ are
(A) Rooms especially equipped for therapy
(B) Mobile homes that families take across the country
(C) Fully automated hotels which require minimum human contact
(D) Traditional lodges in Europe for the Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem
Answer: (C)
8. The first Rajdhani Express between Howrah and New Delhi started in the year
(A) 1948
(B) 1958
(C) 1969
(D) 1979
Answer: (C)
10. Spans of Management control create structures with different levels of management
(A) Narrow, Flat
(B) Wide, Unpredictable
(C) Narrow, Tall
(D) Wide, Tall
Answer: (C)
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1. Assertion (A): Domestic Airlines can import Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) directly from foreign
countries.
Reason (R): ATF has important share in operational cost.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but(R) is not correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
2. Calculate the flying time if a flight leaves Mumbai (+0530 Hrs.) at 0625Hrs. and arrives
Manila (+0800 Hrs) at1505 Hrs.
(A) 5.10 Hrs
(B) 6.10 Hrs.
(C) 7.10 Hrs.
(D) 8.10 Hrs.
Answer: (B)
3. If a person purchases a ticket in Delhi and starts his journey from Indira Gandhi
International Airport, it is a transaction;
(A) SITI
(B) SOTI
(C) SITO
(D) SOTO
Answer: (A)
5. Using tourist data from each country to aggregate total tourist demand is a method
popularly known as
(A) Break down approach
(B) Form up approach
(C) Integrative approach
(D) Selective approach
Answer: (B)
6. When a marketer cannot identify the source of competition and wrongly assumes the
industry structure, this behaviour is called
(A) Marketing Exopia
(B) Marketing Phobia
(C) Marketing Myopia
(D) Marketing Xenoa
Answer: (C)
8. The best method of segmenting the market for tourism product and destination is
(A) Behavioural
(B) Psychological
(C) Demographic
(D) Geographic
Answer: (A)
10. Closure to the time of travel, pricing powers are with the travel service provider and
further from the point of travel, the power is with the traveller.
This method of pricing is called
(A) Marginal pricing
(B) Dynamic pricing
(C) Auction pricing
(D) Base rate pricing
Answer: (B)
2. A term for reheating/regenerating space used by the flight crew to heat or prepare
passenger meals on an aircraft
(A) Hold
(B) Connection
(C) Kitchenette
(D) Galley
Answer: (D)
5. In an air itinerary, the destination point used to determine the round trip fare or
maximum permitted mileage
(A) Turn around point
(B) Railing point
(C) Connecting point
(D) Embarkation point
Answer: (A)
9. This consists of two lists of places and the names of temples and the candidate has to
match an item in one list with an item in the other.
List – I List – II
(i) Kailasanathatempe (1) Mahabalipuram
(ii) Kamakshi Temple (2) Ellora
(iii) Shore temple (3) Kanchipuram
(iv) Sun temple (4) Konark
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (2) (3) (4) (1)
(B) (3) (2) (1) (4)
(C) (4) (2) (3) (1)
(D) (2) (3) (1) (4)
Answer: (D)
10. This consists of two lists of Rural Tourism Projects, and the Place (State)
List – I List – II
(i) Jyotisar (1) Kerala
(ii) Khultabad-Sulibhanjan (2) Haryana
(iii) Kumbhalangi (3) Odisha
(iv) Raghurajpur (4) Maharashtra
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (4) (1) (3) (2)
(B) (2) (4) (1) (3)
(C) (2) (1) (3) (4)
(D) (3) (2) (4) (1)
Answer: (B)
3. It has been described as cultural property on the UNESCO World Heritage list as “an
expression of the astrological skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly
prince at the end of the Mughal period”.
(A) Hawa Mahal
(B) Red Fort
(C) Jantar Mantar
(D) Agra Fort
Answer: (C)
7. At present which of the following usually generates the highest rate of commission for
travel agents?
(A) Airline Tickets
(B) Hotel Reservations
(C) Travel Insurance
(D) Travellers Cheques
Answer: (C)
3. Seasonality of travel can be smoothened by adopting which one of the following method
(A) Advertising
(B) Direct Marketing
(C) Public Relations
(D) Consumer Promotion Answer: (D)
4. Assertion (A): Tourism as a product has the elements of both tangibility and intangibility.
Reason (R): A part of Tourism product can be physically experienced.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
5. A person with Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card gets visa in India for
(A) Six months
(B) Nine months
(C) Two years
(D) Five years
Answer: (D)
5. Kitchen profit is also termed as gross profit and is calculated on the basis of the formula
(A) Sales – Food cost + Labour cost = Kitchen profit or Gross profit
(B) Sales – Food cost = Kitchen profit or Gross profit
(C) Sales – Ingredient cost + Labour cost = Kitchen profit or Gross profit
(D) Sales – Overheads + Labour cost = Kitchen profit or Gross profit Answers: (B)
6. Kitchen stewarding in a hotel is responsible for
(A) Wine service
(B) Garbage disposal
(C) Salad preparation
(D) Still room
Answers: (B)
7. Match List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
(Term) (Statements)
I. Continental Plan 1. No meals are included in the room tariff
II. Modified American plan 2. All meals are included in the room tariff
III. American Plan 3. Only breakfast is included in the room tariff
IV. European Plan 4. Breakfast and one meal is included in the room tariff
Codes:
I II III IV
(A) 2 3 1 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 3 4 2 1
Answers: (D)
8. Which cruise ship was grounded off at Tuscan Island (near Italy) on January 16, 2012?
(A) Star Cruise
(B) Oasis
(C) Costa Concordia
(D) Elizabeth
Answers: (C)
2. The minimum rate of return, which the investors of firm expect to earn on its investment
proposal, is called
(A) Cost of capital
(B) Value of investment
(C) Inflows
(D) Current liabilities
Answers: (A)
4. Assertion (A): Ecotourism respects the environment and encourages and promotes the
well-being of local people.
Reason (R): Mass tourism may not do this.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answers: (A)
4. Who was the most influential travel agent in Egypt during the last quarter of 19th century?
(A) J.N. Katgara
(B) John Thompson
(C) John Mason Cook
(D) Cox
Answers: (C)
6. A customer in a bar purchasing a glass of beer may go right to the purchase decision
skipping information search and evaluation is referred
(A) Automatic response loop
(B) Post purchase behaviour
(C) Consumer response management
(D) Customer relationship
Answers: (A)
7. Who adopted the product life cycle model to the tourism industry and created Tourism
Area Life Cycle Theory in 1980?
(A) Baum Tom
(B) Butler R.W.
(C) Cooper, Chris
(D) Oliver R.L.
Answers: (B)
8. Markets segmented into light medium and heavy user groups refers to
(A) Psychographic segmentation
(B) Behavioural segmentation
(C) Demographic segmentation
(D) Geographic segmentation
Answers: (B)
10. Necessary involvement of the service providers emotions in the delivery of service is
termed as
(A) Service culture
(B) Organisation culture
(C) Emotional labour
(D) Emotional appeals
Answers: (C)
MCQs on Tourism and Tourism Management - 37
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1. This consists of two sets, of types of journey and itinerary. The candidate has to match an
item in one list with an item in the other:
List-I List-II
(Types of Journey) (Itinerary)
(i) One way (1) KHI -> ROM -> Surface -> MAD -> KHI
(ii) Circular Trip (2) BOM -> LON -> NYC -> TYO -> BOM
(iii) Round the world trip (3) DEL -> CCU -> VNS -> DEL
(iv) Open Jaw (4) MAA -> BLR -> BOM
Code:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (4) (3) (1) (2)
(B) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(C) (1) (2) (4) (3)
(D) (1) (2) (3) (4)
Answer: (B)
4. Assertion (A): Standard recipe is a written document on the method of preparing a dish
with portion size, list of ingredients and their quantity.
Reason (R): Standard operating instruction for the department to perform its task for food
preparation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (B)
5. The overhead cost is considered in menu pricing which include the following:
(A) Food cost, Labour cost, rent and rates
(B) All expenses except food cost and labour cost
(C) Labour cost, gas, electricity, water and telephones
(D) Food cost, gas, electricity, rent and rates
Answer: (B)
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(B) (3) (2) (1) (4)
(C) (2) (3) (4) (1)
(D) (4) (1) (2) (3)
Answer: (C)
8. Assertion (A): Hotel business is very lucrative as it satisfies two physiological needs of all
human beings – shelter and food.
Reason (R): Hotel specializes in providing facilities and amenities to the business corporate.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (C)
5. Arrange the States according to their rank in foreign tourist arrivals in 2011:
(A) Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi
(D) Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
Answers: (B)
7. Cabinet of which country called under water meeting in 2009 to highlight the threat of
global warming to the low lying nations on the earth
(A) Fiji
(B) The Netherlands
(C) New Zealand
(D) Maldives
Answers: (D)
8. Feedback can be used as
(A) Creating micro barrier
(B) Evaluating effectiveness of communication
(C) Carrying out instructions
(D) Analysing the decoder
Answers: (B)
3. Calculate the flying time if a flight leaves Detroit (–0500 hrs) at 1405 hrs and arrives
Mumbai (+0530 hrs) at 2300 hrs next day
(A) 22:25 hrs
(B) 20:25 hrs
(C) 18:35 hrs
(D) 18:25 hrs
Answer: (A)
4. This consists of two lists of railway zones and headquarters and the candidate has to
match an item in one list with an item in the other:
List – I (Railway Zones) List – II (Headquarter)
i. Central 1. Mumbai (Churchgate)
ii. North Central 2. Allahabad
iii. East Central 3. Hajipur
iv. Western 4. Mumbai (CST)
Codes:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(A) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(B) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(C) (4) (2) (3) (1)
(D) (1) (3) (2) (4)
Answer: (B)
9. Imambara is
(A) A congregational mosque
(B) A large hall for observing Muharram and for storing tazias
(C) Audience hall
(D) A residential centre for spiritual study
Answers: (A)
2. In recreational planning, a new technique was followed from 1990 and it is defined as
follows. Indicate the correct definition.
(A) It is known as carrying capacity technique
(B) It is known as Delphi technique.
(C) It is known as recreation and tourism planning.
(D) Recreational planning and managements.
Answers: (B)
7. Calculate the flying time a flight leaves Ho Chi Minh City (+ 00700 Hrs) at 2005 Hrs and
arrives Frankfurt (+0100 Hrs) at 0615 next day.
(A) 15.10 Hrs
(B) 16.10 Hrs
(C) 14.10 Hrs
(D) 17.10 Hrs
Answers: (B)
10. Assertion (A): Bermuda Agreement between UK and USA is the basis of bilateral
agreements among nations in the field of civil aviation.
Reason (R): It was signed in 1945.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, but (R) is true.
Answers: (C)
4. Cash receipts and payments relating to future contracts, forward contracts, option
contracts and swap contracts when the contracts are held for dealing or trading purpose is
considered to be an example of
(A) Cash flow from operating activities
(B) Cash flow from financing activities
(C) Cash flow from investing activities
(D) None of the above
Answers: (A)
9. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora, the largest single piece of architectural wonder of the world
was built b
(A) The Pallavas
(B) The Cholas
(C) The Rashtrakutas
(D) The Vijayanagara
Answer: (C)
10. Match an item in List-I with an item in the List-II:
List – I (Names of Dances) List – II (Name of States)
i. Brita or Vrita 1. Himachal Pradesh
ii. Bihu 2. Bengal
iii. Hikat 3. Assam
iv. Kolatam 4. Andhra Pradesh
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 2 3 1 4
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 1 2 3 4
Answer: (A)
3. Assertion (A): ‘The Pushkar Fair’ has now become a “must see” on the itinerary of every
tourist.
Reason (R): It plays host to them biggest camel fair in Asia.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.
(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is false.
Answer: (B)
4. Two of the greatest travellers in the world have been Marco polo and Ibn Batuta. Name the
countries to which they belong?
(A) Greece and Rome
(B) Iran and Turkey
(C) Italy and Morocco
(D) Egypt and Mesopotamia
Answer: (C)
5. Which currency is used to buy a ticket to visit the Terra Cotta Army?
(A) Bhat the currency of Thailand
(B) Dollar the currency of Hong Kong
(C) Yen the currency of Japan
(D) Renminbi the currency of China
Answer: (D)
6. “Vivek Express” the train with longest route plies between the two destinations
(A) Guwahati and Kanyakumari
(B) Dibrugarh town and Kanyakumari
(C) Howrah and Kanyakumari
(D) Kalka and Kanyakumari
Answer: (B)
2. Which one is not an attractive element for tour operators while designing organized
package tour?
(A) Flexibility of adding special services for premium price
(B) Consolidation of business network for effective service delivery
(C) Penetration in the market by reducing price
(D) Promotion of hassle free travel Answer: (C)
3. Value for Money pricing strategy for organised package tour intended to charge
(A) Medium price
(B) High price
(C) Low price
(D) Premium price
Answer: (A)
4. Which pricing strategy/approach that SOTC has adopted for the promotion of In-box
holiday package?
(A) Premium pricing
(B) Under-cut pricing
(C) Cost-plus pricing
(D) Skimmed the cream pricing
Answer: (B)
5. The process of monitoring performance, comparing it with goals and correcting any
significant deviations is known as
(A) Organizing
(B) Planning
(C) Controlling
(D) Leading
Answer: (C)
6. Large scale action plans of an organisation for interacting with environment in order to
achieve long-term goals refers to
(A) Actions
(B) Objectives
(C) Strategic goals
(D) Strategies
Answer: (D)
7. Adam Smith in his book ‘Wealth of Nations’ described the breakdown of jobs into narrow
and repetitive tasks and called thi
(A) Work denomination
(B) Assembly lines
(C) Division of labour (D) Common factor of work Answer: (C)
8. The Hawthorne studies were initially devised to study
(A) productivity levels of groups Versus individuals.
(B) the effect of noise on employee productivity.
(C) the effect of illumination levels on employee productivity.
(D) the effect of co-operative versus competitive organisational environments on
productivity.
Answer: (C)
3. T GV is famous for
(A) Airlines
(B) Railway
(C) Cruise ship
(D) Resorts
Answers: (B)
4. Assertion (A): In India both tour operators and travel agents assemble and sell tour
packages.
Reason (R): Tour operators are wholesalers and travel agents are retailers.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) & (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answers: (AB)
2. When a marketer modify an exiting product for the current market, he is said to be
following
(A) Market development strategy
(B) Market penetration strategy
(C) Product development strategy
(D) Diversification strategy
Answers: (C)
4. The ability of followers to perform their jobs independently and to assume additional
responsibilities in their desire to achieve success is called
(A) Maturity
(B) Authority
(C) Aggressiveness (D) Assertiveness Answers: (A)
5. All of the following are main activities in evaluating information except
(A) Acquiring information
(B) Comparing value with cost of information
(C) Selecting data to be evaluated
(D) Using information in decision making
Answers: (D)
6. The characteristics of the individual who should be hired for the job are indicated by the
(A) Job analysis
(B) Job description
(C) Job specification
(D) Job identification
Answers: (C)
8. Assertion (A): Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake made
great ocean voyages to discover North and South America, Australia and New Zealand.
Reason (R): Development of the rudder, triangular sails and the mariner’s compass helped
navigation and distant travel.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
4. The e-ticketing system of the Indian Railways is capable of handling how many tickets per
minute?
(A) 1800
(B) 2000
(C) 2200
(D) 2400
Answer: (B)
7. Which was the steamship company that Thomas Cook used for bringing British tourists to
India in 1878?
(A) Royale Meridian
(B) Star Cruise
(C) Royale Virgo
(D) Peninsular & Oriental
Answer: (D)
8. Which are the two famous tourist destinations that Thomas Cook used to conduct tour in
India in the last quarter of 19th century?
(A) Aurangabad and Darjeeling
(B) Mahabalipuram and Ooty
(C) Agra and Gulmarg
(D) Delhi and Jaipur
Answer: (C)
10. Which type of travellers do not see travel as perk but rather as another source of stress?
(A) Leisure travellers
(B) Business travellers
(C) Free Independent travellers
(D) Vacationers
Answer: (B)
7. Which one of the following combination is the correct order of Doxey’s Irridex Index
Model?
(A) Indifferent – Annoyance – Euphoric – Antagonistic
(B) Antagonistic – Indifferent – Annoyance – Euphoric
(C) Euphoric – Indifferent – Annoyance – Antagonistic
(D) Annoyance – Antagonistic – Indifferent – Euphoric
Answer: (C)
8. Which fundamental issue motivated F.W. Taylor to create a more scientific approach to
management?
(A) Work effectiveness
(B) Work place safety
(C) Work efficiency
(D) Worker absenteeism and turnover
Answer: (C)
10. Which of the following belongs to BOTH money and capital market?
(A) Treasury bills
(B) Commercial banks
(C) Stock Market
(D) Derivative market
Answer: (B)
3. This consist of two lists, List – I represents the message execution strategy and the List –
II represents the essence of execution strategy. The candidate has to match an item in List –
I with an item in List – II:
List – I List – II
i. Slice of life 1. Creates characters speak on behalf of the product to
build credibility
ii. Fantasy 2. People using the product in normal setting
iii. Mood or Image 3. Creates a wonder-world around the product or its use
iv. Testimonial evidence 4. Communicates the essence or spirit of the product
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 1 2 3
Answer: (C)
4. This consists of two lists, List – I represent Tourism marketing environmental forces and
the List – II represents the element through which the marketer must understand these
forces. The candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other:
List – I List – II
i. Demographic 1. Pressure groups
ii. Political 2. Institution and Society’s behaviour
iii. Cultural 3. Integrity of Resources
iv. Environmental 4. Physical traits of Individuals
Codes:
i ii iii iv
(A) 2 4 3 1
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 1 3 4 2
Answer: (B)
6. VALS framework divides the US popula tion into different lifestyle groups, defined
according to Psychological factors that correlate with
(A) Purchase behaviour
(B) Social class
(C) Family life cycle
(D) Culture
Answer: (A)
7. ______ is the tendency to twist information into personal meaning and interpret
information in a way that fit our preconceptions.
(A) Selective attention
(B) Selective retention
(C) Selective distortion
(D) Selective hearing
Answer: (C)
8. One of the prominent sites of Sufism was the Dargah of Chishti Sufi Shaikh Gesudaraz is
situated at
(A) Ajmer
(B) Delhi
(C) Multan
(D) Gulbarga
Answer: (D)
9. There are four types of International Tourism organisations. Identify the correct order in
which they were established
(A) ICAO, PATA, IATA, UFTAA
(B) ICAO, IATA, PATA, UFTAA
(C) IATA, ICAO, PATA, UFTAA
(D) UFTAA, ICAO, PATA, IATA
Answer: (B)
10. Mosi-oa-Tunya is a spectacular tourist spot. Select the English name of the spot
(A) Niagara Falls
(B) Abbey Falls
(C) Jog Falls
(D) Victoria Falls
Answer: (D)