On the basis of your understanding of the passage attempt ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow. (1x10=10) i. In the line “……recognised as the benchmark”, the word “benchmark” DOES NOT refer to a) a basis for something. b) the criterion required. c) the ability to launch something new. d) a standard point of reference. ii. The World Tourism Organisation of the UN, in an observation, shared that a) Emerging economies of the world will gain 57% of their annual profits from International tourists. b) Countries with upcoming economies shall see maximum tourist footfall from all over the world in the next decade. c) a large number of international tourists in 2030 will be from developing countries. d) barely any tourist in the next decade shall travel from an economically strong nation to a weak one. iii. One of the elements that is important to ecotourists on trip is a) wild and untouched surroundings. b) cultural exchange. c) car and bus rides. d) fully furnished flats. iv. v. Choose the option that lists the correct answers for the following: 1. Asha Mathew, an NRI, loves animals and wishes to travel to places that safeguard their rights and inculcate awareness of their rights. What kind of tourist is she? 2. Gurdeep Singh from UK is an environmental scientist and has always chosen to travel to places that are examples of a symbiotic relationship between man and na- ture. What kind of tourist is he? a) (1) is an ecotourist and (2) is a geotourist b) (1) is an ethical tourist and (2) is a geotourist c) (1) is a sustainable tourist and (2) is a pro-poor tourist (1) is a geotourist and (2) is a responsible touristBased on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the inherent qualities of geotourism. 1. showcases adventure sports 4. includes being environmentally responsible 2. promotes landscape appreciations 5. believes in commercializing forests 3. promises luxurious travel 6. initiates donations for the underprivilegeda) 1 &2 b) 5&6 c) 2&4 d) 3&5 vi. In the market profile of an Eco tourist, the information on gender indicates that a) Female Eco tourists were more than the male Eco tourists. b) The activity preferences were varied in females and males. c) The choice of things to do on a trip were quite similar for both the genders. d) Male Eco tourists were frequent travelers. vii. The education aspect in the market profile of the Eco tourist revealed that a) Mainstream market trends were popular with undergraduates. b) Eco tourists were only those who had basic education. c) Mainstream markets were popular tourist destinations for educated Eco tourists. d) Ecotourism was no more limited to the small group of highly educated travelers. viii. ix. According to the survey conducted by the Travel Bureau, the total percentage of expe- rienced Eco tourists who DID NOT prefer to travel alone was a) 60%. b) 75%. c) 15%. d) 13%. According to the survey, one of the most powerful driving forces leading experienced ecotourism to invest in new trips was a) setting up work stations in new places. b) the chance to go camping in the wild. c) competing with other ecotourists as frequent travellers. d) the opportunity to travel to new places. x. xi. Choose the option that lists statement that is NOT TRUE. a) Economically backward countries will benefit from sustainable tourism. b) The tourism business currently recognizes sustainability as an important factor. c) Emerging economies will receive negligible international tourists in the near future. d) The sustainability factor in tourism is a significant means for development. The survey clearly showed that the age range of ecotourists: a) remained the same for the choice of tourist- attractions to visit. b) changed with the monetary requirements for the trip. c) fluctuated due to male-female ratio. d) was constant across various features of the trip.
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1. d
2. b
3.a
4. b
5. c
6. b
7. d
8. b
9. d
10. c
11. b
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