Impact of Tourism on Economy and Environment

Q. How does tourism impact a country's economy?

1. All the restaurants, shops and recreational places are made exclusive to tourists.
2. Tourists contribute to the country's economy through invisible trades.
3. The country develops its transportation systems and other facilities.
4. The country's government establishes policies to promote tourism.

Q. What is Jadav “Molai” Payeng's claim to fame ?

1. Promotional ads for tourism in Assam
2. Saved the rhinocerous from extinction
3. Pioneer of agro tourism
4. Single handedly planted an entire forest

Q. Which of the following factors attract tourists to India?

1. Natural beauty
2. Indian economy
3. Attractive landscapes
4. Cultural diversity

Q. Why is tourism considered as an 'invisible trade' ?

1. Nationals of a country are unaware of business activities carried out by tourists
2. Tourists using facilities like hotels, shops, etc contribute to the economy
3. They bring in imported goods that is sold to other locals
4. Trading of ideas and cultures between tourists and locals

Q. What measures have been taken by the government of India to develop eco-tourism ?

1. Development and establishment of national parks
2. Adoption of Recyle and Reuse policy
3. Wildlife documentaries
4. Ads promoting eco-tourism specifically

Q. Jadav 'Molai' Payeng, single-handedly built a forest for 35 years which is now a popular tourist hub called 'Majuli Island'. Where is this located?

1. Kathmandu, Nepal
2. Arunachal Pradesh, India
3. Assam, India
4. Lakshadweep, India

Q. Based on the statements provided, choose the correct option below:
A) Tourism is believed to be invisible trade as it adds very minimal value to the economy.
B) Tourism inspires the development of housing, resorts and traffic routes in an eco-friendly manner.

1. Both A and B are true
2. A is true, but B is false
3. A is false, but B is true
4. Both A and B are false.

Q. What does Incredible India 2.0 aim to achieve ?

1. Sustainable development
2. Eco-friendly India
3. Development of non-cricket sports
4. Promotion of tourism in India

Q. A: In the future, tourism will be an important factor in the Indian economy.
R: India is diverse in terms of culture and nature.
Based on the two statements, select the appropriate response below.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. A is false but R is true.
3. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
4. A is true but R is false.

Q. To promote tourism, the government does not make economic investments in which of the following?

1. Natural locations
2. Change in lifestyle of the people in a specific area
3. National Parks
4. Sanctuaries

Q. Which of the following policies can help mantain a clean and natural environment ?

1. Sustainable devlopment
2. Industrial ban
3. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
4. Replacing trees with trees of other species

Q. What should you not do on a sea tour?

1. Know the timings of the high tides and low tides.
2. Explore sea coasts, hilltops, jungles, unknown caves, etc., alone without a local guide.
3. Avoid clicking ‘selfies’ at sea-cliffs, hill edges or with wild animals.
4. Avoid swimming in deep waters.

Q. Tourists avail facilities like hotels, restaurants, shops and transport. Hence, tourism is also known as an invisible trade.

1. True
2. False

Q. Define types of tourism on the basis of the aim of tourism and the specialties of the destination.

Q. Name a policy wherein the natural environment can be maintained for tourism to develop.

1. Selective afforestation
2. Sustainable devlopment
3. Recycle and Reuse
4. Vehicle ban