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BA (VI Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper : GEOGCT–363 (New Course)
( Geography of Tourism )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer the questions as per instruction given.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
3. Maps and diagrams carry weightage.
1. Answer any two from the following : 8×2=16
(a) Elucidate the concept and scope of Tourism Geography.
(b) Discuss recreation and leisure.
(c) Mention the factor responsible for the growth of tourism and discuss any one in detail.
(d) Discuss rural tourism.
(e) Discuss the components of tourism.
2. Answer any two from the following : 8×2=16
(a) What is the relationship between ecotourism and nature?
(b) Mention different types of tourism and discuss historical aspects as a tourist attraction.
(c) What is adventure tourism? Discuss about the prospects of adventure tourism in Arunachal Pradesh.
(d) Explain the factors responsible for the growth of tourism.
3. Answer any two from the following : 8×2=16
(a) Discuss the role of travel agents and tour operator as a support system in tourism.
(b) Mention the infrastructural factors that impacts tourism. Discuss any one in detail.
(c) “Feasibility to achieve tourism potential depends on the policy and promotion.” Discuss it.
(d) Discuss the impact of tourism on environment.
4. Answer any two from the following : 8×2=16
(a) Explain the social and cultural impacts of tourism.
(b) Discuss the impact of tourism on local community.
(c) Explain sustainable tourism in relation to environment.
(d) Discuss the growth and development of tourism in India.
5. Answer any two from the following : 8×2=16
(a) Divide India into different tourist zones and explain any one in detail.
(b) Discuss the problems and prospects of tourism industry in North-East India.
(c) Mention the tourist circuits of Arunachal Pradesh and discuss in detail the tourist destination of any tourist circuit.
(d) Explain the significance of studying tourism in geography.
