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BA (VI Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper : BGEO–616 (Opt.) (Old Course)
( Geography of Tourism )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
I. Write on any five of the following in two to three sentences each : 2×5=10
(a) Tourist
(b) Eco-tourism
(c) Medical Tourism
(d) Adventure Tourism
(e) Tour Operator
(f) Tour Guide
(g) Domestic Tourist
(h) Concept of Tourism
(i) Geography of Tourism
II. Answer any four of the following : 5×4=20
(a) What is sustainable tourism?
(b) Discuss the importance of tourism industry.
(c) Explain the nature of natural tourism.
(d) Explain the function of tour operator.
(e) What is the impact of tourism on local economy?
(f) What is historical tourism?
III. Answer any five of the following : 10×5=50
(a) Elucidate the concept and scope of tourism.
(b) Discuss the factors impacting the growth of tourism in North-East India.
(c) What are the different types of tourism? Discuss any one in detail.
(d) What are the major constituents of tourism? Discuss the role of transport and communication in tourism.
(e) Discuss eco-tourism and its importance in conservation of environment with suitable examples.
(f) Discuss the positive and negative effects of social and cultural environments on the tourism industry of a country.
(g) What are the challenges and prospects of tourism industry in Arunachal Pradesh? Discuss.
