Impact of Tourism on Economy and Environment

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

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

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

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

Q. What scheme has the government launched to promote tourism in India ?

1. Incredible India 2.0
2. Swachh Bharat
3. Bharat Darshan Proyojana
4. Make India Great Again

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 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. Select all that contribute to the economy of the country from a tourism perspective.

1. Restaurants
2. Shops
3. War
4. Transport
5. Culture
6. Spiritual centre
7. Adventure sports
8. Infrastructure
9. Historical sites
10. Languages

Q.

Improvement in lifestyle often results in increased generation of _____________ material.

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

1. True
2. False

Q.

Paradise Beach was recently declared as no plastic zone. The beach is located in which state/UT?

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

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

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. 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. 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. 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

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

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