Karnataka and Tourism

Q. The Sahyadri mountain ranges pass through which of the following states?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Karnataka
3. Goa
4. Punjab

Q. Hampi is located in which district of Karnataka?

1. Ballari District
2. Tumakuru District
3. Hassan District
4. Mandya District

Q. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) was established in which year?

1. 1950
2. 1993
3. 1971
4. 1997

Q. Hampi, Pattadakal, and the Western Ghats have been recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

1. True
2. False

Q. Choose the correct option.

Assertion [A]:- Hampi has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Reason [R]:- Hampi is famous for numerous temple ruins of the medieval Kingdom of Vijayanagara.

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

Q. Read the following statements and identify the mountain ranges being talked about.

a) It is one of the eight 'hottest hotspots' of biodiversity in the world.

b) These ranges known as the Western Ghats, stretch for about 1600 km.

c) These ranges cover the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

1. Satpura Ranges
2. Vindhya Ranges
3. Sahyadri Ranges
4. Aravalli Ranges

Q. The government of Karnataka established the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation in .

1. 1945
2. 1961
3. 1981
4. 1971

Q. Which one of the following places in Karnataka is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?

1. Bangalore Palace
2. Brindavan Gardens
3. Hampi
4. Mysuru Palace

Q. Karnataka was named as the 'Best Tourism Management state' in which year?

1. 1990-1991
2. 1999-1900
3. 1980-1981
4. 1996-1997

Q. Your classmate Priya complains to you that her parents are forcing her to go on vacation with them. She would rather stay at home and watch TV in her free time. How can you convince your friend to be more optimistic about her upcoming trip?

1. Travelling will help you relax and rejuvenate.
2. Travelling helps you connect with new people and new cultures.
3. You can enjoy Mother Nature.
4. It does not matter how far you go; you will feel the same when you wake up the next morning.

Q. Match the following.

1. Biligirirangana Hills	a. Chitradurga
2. Jogi Betta	b. Chamarajnagar
3. Yana	c. Uttara Kannada district
4. Anshi	d. Bird Sanctuary
5. Ranganthittu	e. National Park

1. 1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d, 5 - e
2. 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c, 4 - e, 5 - d
3. 1 - d, 2 - e, 3 - c, 4 - a, 5 - b
4. 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b, 4 - e, 5 - d

Q. Which of the following is/are recognised as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO?

1. Sahyadri mountain ranges.
2. Hampi
3. Gokarna
4. Pattadakal.

Q. Which of the following tourist attractions is/are found in Hampi, Bellary district of Karnataka?

1. Sahyadri mountain ranges
2. Temple ruins of Vijayanagar Kingdom.
3. Om beach
4. Bandipur National Park

Q. Pattadakal is located in district of karnataka.

1. Mandya
2. Mysuru
3. Hassan
4. Bagalkot

Q. The process of moving to another place for pleasure is called touring or tourism.

1. True
2. False