India's Heritage and Tourism

Q.

Why did Mahatma Gandhi think that English education had enslaved Indians?

Q. This Veda is a collection of 1028 hymns grouped into ten books (mandalas). It was preserved orally before it was written down at about 300 BCE. This Veda is one of the oldest sacred books of Hinduism. Identify this Veda.

1. Yajur Veda
2. Sama Veda
3. Rig Veda
4. Atharva Veda

Q. Which of the following is not a part of India's cultural heritage?

1. Sculptures and monuments
2. Palaces and antiquities
3. Art forms and literary works
4. Schools and hospitals

Q. This spiritual leader and reformer attempted to combine Indian spirituality with Western material progress. He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India. He is famous for introducing Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions at Chicago in 1893. Identify this person.

1. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
2. Swami Vivekananda
3. Mahatma Gandhi
4. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Q. The phrase 'Vasudhav Kutumbakam' refers to the entire world as an individual entity.

1. True
2. False

Q. His spiritual beliefs and ideologies left a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of India. He strongly opposed idolatry and pointless emphasis on empty ritualism as well as the patriarchal dictates on women. He denounced the caste system and overhauled the Indian education system by introducing Anglo-Vedic schools. Identify this person.

1. Swami Vivekananda
2. Mahatma Gandhi
3. Rabindranath Tagore
4. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Q. The Lion Capital on the Sarnath Pillar was first adopted during the reign of which ruler?

1. Chandragupta Maurya
2. Samudragupta II
3. Ashoka
4. Rajendra Chola

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements and mark which of these is true:-
1. Tourism provides employment opportunities.
2. Tourist spots have better roads, water, and sanitation facilities.
3. Indigenous art and artisans are negatively impacted by tourists visiting heritage sites.
4. Tourism helps to protect and preserve heritage sites.

1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2, 4

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following Indian industries is directly impacted by Natural and Cultural heritage sites?

1. Agriculture Industry
2. Tourism Industry
3. Forestry Industry
4. Mineral Industry

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Tarana is fascinated with the tourism industry. It is her dream to become a tourist guide. Which of these options would you recommend is her best option to realise her dream?

1. Start excavating for antique artifacts to collect and curate your own private museum.
2. Just go to your favourite heritage site and start offering guide services hoping that you will learn as you go.
3. Buy artefacts to collect/curate your own private museum.
4. Get a formal education in tourism and either join/start a tourism guide business.

Q. Choose the correct statements about India's cultural heritage.

1. Sculptures, monuments, palaces, antiquities, and literary works form India's cultural heritage.
2. Cultural heritage helps in passing the traditions and ideals of the past to future generations.
3. India's diversity has hindered historians from exploring different aspects of its culture.
4. Folk dances and other art forms help in creating awareness about cultural heritage.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Your friend, Priyam, has come from the USA to India for his vacation. You decide to take him to visit some heritage sites. During the trip, he says he does not understand why he needs to learn about Indian heritage. Which of the given options would you use to explain the importance of preserving heritage?

1. Cultural artefacts, palaces, temples, and monuments tell the story of the country's past.
2. Our cultural heritage helps to carry traditions and ideals of our past to the future generations.
3. These heritage sites are only good for business.
4. The heritage sites bring tourists from around the world and help us showcase our culture to the rest of the world.

Q. A Mughal Emperor built this immense mausoleum of white marble in memory of his beloved wife. This jewel of Mughal architecture is considered to be one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's cultural heritage. An estimated 20, 000 people worked on this project. Identify this monument.

1. Humayuns Tomb, Delhi
2. The Lake Palace, Udaipur
3. Buland Darwaza, Delhi
4. Taj Mahal, Agra

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What are the primary reasons for Indian and foreign tourists to visit heritage sites?

1. To explore the sites and learn about Indian culture.
2. To research about Indian heritage.
3. To purchase heritage artefacts.
4. To harm, degrade or destroy heritage artefacts and national monuments.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The lion capital symbol from the Sarnath Pillar is adopted from which Indian Emperor's reign?

1. Akbar
2. Tipu Sultan
3. Ashoka
4. Shivaji Bhonsle

Q. This is a UNESCO world heritage site in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It features Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments and features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. Identify this UNESCO world heritage site.

1. Ajanta caves
2. Ellora caves
3. Khajuraho temples
4. Sun Temple

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> World heritage sites are named by which organisation in the UN?

1. UNESCO
2. UNSC
3. WHO
4. UNICEF

Q. Who declared in the World Religious Conference held in Chicago that he was proud to represent a religion that taught the lessons of tolerance, compassion, and universal fraternity?

1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Swami Vivekananda
3. Dayanand Saraswati
4. Rabindranath Tagore

Q. Which of the following Indian states has not earned significant revenue from the tourism sector?

1. Punjab
2. Maharashtra
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Karnataka

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Select what you think is not beneficial to the tourism industry.

1. Employment offer.
2. Better facilities around the heritage site.
3. Showcase culture and other activities.
4. Cause degradation of monuments.

Q. Which of the following is not economically dependent on the tourism sector?

1. Punjab
2. Maharashtra
3. Kerala
4. Tamil Nadu

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of these is NOT an example of heritage sites/artefact?

1. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
2. Sarnath pillar.
3. Nagarjun Sagar multipurpose project.
4. Khajuraho temple.