8.Tourism and History/ Class 10 History/Maharashtra state board/questions and answers

Class 10 Geography Simple Explaination8. Tourism and History/ Class 10 History/Maharashtra state board/questions and answers 

1. (A) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement. (1) Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling …… . 

(a) handicrafts (c) food items (b) toys (d) tourist tickets 

Ans: Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling tourist tickets.

(2) Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of …….’ . (a) books b) plants (c) mangoes (d) forts

Ans: Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of books.

B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set. 

(1) Matheran – Hill Station

 (2) Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves

 (3) Kolhapur – Pilgrim Centre 

(4) Ajanta – World Heritage

Ans: Wrong Pair: Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves

2. Explain the following statements with reasons. 

Q.(1) The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased considerably.

Answer:1.It has become easier to travel because of the easy availability of a number of options like railway, marine and air services.

2.Marine has linked the coastal regions. Aviation has brought the entire world closer.

3.The economic liberalisation policy of the Indian government has made the travel more easy.

4.People travel for studies, relaxation, sightseeing and professional assignments (meetings, etc.), also for shooting films. 5.Therefore, there has been a considerable increase in the number of people travelling back and forth from India.

Q.(2) It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the historical heritage sites.

Answer:1.India has rich natural and cultural heritage. In order to preserve the historical sites following precautionary measures should be taken.

2.Avoid vandalising or defacing the heritage monuments and sites.

3.To refrain from activities like writing on the wall or carving on the trees.

4.Ancient monuments should not be painted in garish colours.

5.Lack of good amenities in the precints of the heritage sites causes filthiness. Proper amenities should be provided.

6.Heritage monuments like forts and other monuments are testimonies of our glorious past and they serve as guide for future generations.Therefore, they should be preserved.

Q.3. Write short notes : 

(1) Tradition of Travelling

Answer:1.The tradition of traveffing from one corner to another is not new.

2.It existed in India since ancient times.

In stone age, man was constantly on the move in search of food but that was just wandering not travelling.

3.India has got a rich tradition of travelling.

People go for local fairs, temple fairs, festivals and pilgrimage which comes under cultural tourism.

4.People travelled long distance for education and trade.Many students visited Nalanda, Takshshila universities in the past.

As travelling is a natural instinct in man, the tradition of travelling for various reasons is prevalent since ancient times.

(2) Marco Polo

Answer:1.Marco Polo was born in a business family in the Italian city of Venice in 1254 CE.

2.He was the first European traveller to reach China taking the silk route.

3.His travelogue introduced Asia, especially China to Europe.

4.He wrote about the rich flora and fauna, social life, information on culture and trade system in Asia.

5.His writings initiated trade between Europe and Asia.

(3) Agro-tourism

Answer: 1.In recent times lot of research is conducted in the agricultural field. Many new agricultural universities and research centres are formed in India.

2.Projects are undertaken to inform farmers about suitable soil for their crops, organic manures, earthworm compost, etc. Sikkim state is the first organic state of India.

3.Though it receives less rainfall, Israel has made a lot of development in agricultural sector. To obtain information on novel techniques in farming and on projects started, students and city people travel to places.

4.As urban population has very little exposure to rural life and agriculture, agro-tourism is developing rapidly.

Q.4. Answer the following questions in detail. 

(1) What are the crucial issues in the development of tourism?

Ans: 1.In modern times, tourism is not limited to being a job-oriented profession but it also contributes to the nation’s development.

2.Safety of the tourists and secure transport facilities should be given utmost preference.

3.Availability of good accommodation and amenities of reasonably good standard should be made available.

4.Good washroom facilities oq, the travel routes and at tourists sites should be provided.

5.Pamphlets, guides, maps should be made available to the tourists, preferably in their own language.

6.It would be helpful if taxi drivers are trained to converse in more than one languages.

7.They can also be trained as tourist guides.

Attention should be given towards the needs of specially challenged people.

(2) In what way tourism becomes a major source of their livelihood? 

Ans: 1.Local markets are developed in the vicinity of a tourist site.

2.There is considerable increase in purchase and sales of goods liked by tourists.

3.Production and sale of ethnic handicraft goods increase eventually leading to the development of these industries.

4.Economic well-being of the skilled craftsmen.

5.Increase in demand of locally processed food, hotel services, accommodation and in shops leads to development of these services.

6.Local transport, travel agents, guides are in demand. Hence more and more employment opportunities are generated.

(3) What would you do to develop the surroundings of your village / town to help the growth of tourism? 

Ans: 1.Historical monuments and temples should be conserved and preserved. 2.Boards having information on them should be put up around the city. We need to pay attention towards cleanliness.

3..Beaches should be clean as clean beaches always attract tourists.

4.Tourists are interested to see projects like earthworm composts, zero waste and working of solar power projects. If such projects are installed they become centre of major tourist attraction.

5.Similarly, tourists are interested to see local art, culture, cottage and handicraft industry. They are enthusiastic to buy locally made handicrafts as souvenirs. I feel if there is economical, geographical, cultural and educational development in our surroundings it will definitely boost tourism.

5. Complete the following Concept map :

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Q.6. Give elaborate answers to the following. 

(1) What are the professional fields associated with tourism ? 

Ans: The following fields are related to tourism:

1.Hotels, lodging and boarding services.

Shops selling food items and catering services, etc.

2.A reviväl or boost to Handicraft and Cottage industiy resulting in economic well-being of the skilled craftsmen.

3.Demand for industries affiliated to hotel industry like Dairy industry.

4.Agro industry which supplies vegetables, fruits, fish and meat increases.

5.Transport services which are required by tourists such as bus, autorickshaw and taxi, increase in numbers.

6.Travel agents, photographers, guides, etc. and other professions related to tourism get a boost.

(2) Describe any three types of tourism.

Ans: ourism has been classified into many types, three important types of them are:

(1) Historical Tourism:

1.Tourism and history are inseparable.

The number of people visiting historical places are increasing day by day.

2.Tours are arranged to see forts, battlefields which narrate stories of valour of our ancestors and monuments made by them.

3.Tourists visit memorials of freedom fighters, forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, palaces built by kings.

4.Important places related to the Indian war of independence in 1857, and ashrams of Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave.

Thus, this type of historical tourism is popular all around the world.

(2) Geographic Tourism:

1.Sea beaches, mountain ranges, valleys, snow-capped peaks, pristine jungles, sanctuaries, lakes formed because of meteor impact, waterfalls, form wealth of a nation. People enjoy nature and feel a natural attraction towards it. People around the world visit 8 such places out of curiosity or for leisure.

(3) International Tourism:

1.International tourism is on the rise in modern times because of availability of transport facility.

2.International tourism is on the rise because people travel for various reasons like international literary conferences, world summits, meetings, business deals, site seeing and visit to religious places.

International seminars and conferences are held.

3Film festivals are arranged. Such events promote international tourism.