| Post Name | TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICER (Tourism) |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 148/2024 |
| Category Code | 523/2023 |
| Date of Test | 28 October 2024 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
According to Butler’s TALC model, what are the possible outcomes for a tourist
destination that reaches the stagnation stage?
Answer
A. Decline or rejuvenation
2
Which of the following is an example of intangible cultural heritage in tourism?
Answer
C. Traditional music and dance
3
According to Cohen’s typology of tourist experiences, which tourist category is least
likely to engage with local culture?
Answer
C. The organized mass tourist
4
Which of the following is a critical challenge in applying Butler’s Tourist Area Life Cycle
(TALC) model to real-world destinations?
Answer
A. The model ignores external factors like political instability or natural
disasters
5
In tourism marketing, what is the main purpose of segmenting the market?
Answer
B. To design customized products and services for specific groups of tourists
6
Which of the following best describes the concept of “tourism leakage”?
Answer
B. When the revenue generated by tourism is lost to other countries’ economies
7
What does the term “eco-tourism” primarily focus on?
Answer
C. Conservation of natural environments and benefiting local communities
8
What does “medical tourism” refer to?
Answer
B. Traveling to receive medical treatment or surgery
9
Which of the following is essential in developing a successful destination branding
strategy?
Answer
B. Consistent messaging and identity
10
Plog’s Psychographic Model of tourist behavior suggests that a destination’s appeal shifts
overtime. Which of the following factors can lead a destination to shift from appealing to
allocentric to appealing to psychocentric?
Answer
A. Increased accessibility and infrastructure development
11
Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable tourism?
Answer
C. Environmental conservation
12
In Pearce’s Travel Career Ladder (TCL), which of the following represents the highest
level of travel motivation?
Answer
A. Fulfillment
13
Which is NOT a common method for measuring tourism carrying capacity?
Answer
Question Cancelled
14
When was the Travel for LiFE Program launched globally?
Answer
D. 27 September, 2023
15
Which country is known as the largest inbound tourism destination by international
tourist arrivals?
Answer
C. France
16
Which organization promotes responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism
globally?
Answer
C. UN Tourism
17
Which of the following best describes the “carrying capacity” concept in tourism?
Answer
B. The maximum number of visitors that a destination can sustain without
environmental degradation
18
Which of the following is an example of sustainable tourism?
Answer
B. Staying in community-owned guest houses that benefit local villages
19
Which of the following best represents a core concept of Leiper’s Tourism System Model?
Answer
C. Tourism is an open system involving interactions between generating, transit
and destination regions
20
Which of the following is an example of cultural tourism?
Answer
D. Attending a traditional festival
21
Which continent is known as the “Land Down Under”?
Answer
A. Australia
22
Which mountain range forms a natural border between Europe and Asia?
Answer
C. Ural Mountains
23
Which two countries share the longest international border?
Answer
D. USA and Canada
24
Which of the following cities does not experience Daylight Saving Time?
Answer
Question Cancelled
25
Arrange the following mountain ranges from North to South India
(i) Kanchenjunga
(ii) Palkonda
(iii) Aravalli
(iv) Vindyachal
Choose the correct answer
Answer
C. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
26
Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Answer
C. Italy
27
In which part of Europe are the Kjolen Mountains?
Answer
B. Scandinavia
28
The archaeological site – Nagarjunkonda is located on the bank of which river?
Answer
A. Krishna
29
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Answer
C. Canada
30
In a multicultural team, which behaviour would most likely indicate a preference for
hierarchical structures?
Answer
B. Deference to authority
31
Mosi-oa-Tunya is a spectacular tourist spot. Select the English name of the spot :
Answer
B. Victoria Falls
32
Which major European river flows through four capitals, making it a critical part of both
the continent’s geography and its tourism circuits?
Answer
A. Danube
33
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with official languages?
Answer
B. Eighth
34
Which cultural dimension, according to of Hofstede’s dimensions refers to the extent to
which people feel uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity?
Answer
B. Uncertainity Avoidance
35
Loktak lake is situated in which Indian state?
Answer
B. Manipur
36
Which country is home to the world’s highest population density?
Answer
A. Monaco
37
The heritage site in India inscribed to UNESCO’s heritage list of monuments in 2024 is
located in which state?
Answer
B. Assam
38
In which country’s culture would an indirect style of communication be more prevalent,
according to Edward Hall’s context theory?
Answer
C. Japan
39
What is the IATA code of Amritsar?
Answer
C. ATQ
40
Gair is the dance form of which Indian state?
Answer
D. Rajasthan
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41
Who described India as a “Fabulous world of Splendor and Rags, the one Country under
the sun with an imperishable interest, the one land that all men desire to see”?
Answer
D. Mark Twain
42
How many Coastal States and Union territories are in India?
Answer
A. 9 coastal states and four Union territories
43
Which of the following is true about the “Mandapa” of Temple structure of India?
(i) It is the inner shrine of the temple
(ii) It is the fore chamber of the temple
(iii) It is the pyramidal gateway of the temple
(iv) It is the super structure of the temple
Answer
D. (ii) only
44
One-horned rhinos are protected in which of the following two National Parks?
Answer
Question Cancelled
45
Which of the following statements is true about Hindustani Music?
(i) Mirza Ghalib popularized the Hindustani ghazal
(ii) The Bhoopala raga is sang in the evening
(iii) The khayal music is evolved by Amir Khusro
(iv) There are five different schools in Hindustani music
Answer
B. Except (ii) all are true
46
The one and only drift wood museum of India which is listed in the Indian book of
records belongs to which of the following destination?
Answer
C. Kumarakom
47
Who built Alai Darwasa?
Answer
B. Alaudin Khalji
48
Idukki reservoir constitute which of the following three dams? :
Answer
D. Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu
49
Which of the following combinations is/are found correct for the folk art forms of Kerala?
(i) Velakali- Kakkarassi Natakom- Bhadrakalipattu- Pulluvan pattu
(ii) Thiruvathirakali- Kolkali- Margam Kali-Mohiniyattom
(iii) Velakali- Kathakali-Thiruvathirakali- Kolkali
(iv) Thiruvathirakali- Theyyam- Thira- Kaduvakali
Answer
B. (i) and (iv) only
50
Specify the area of Kerala state:
Answer
C. 38863 Sq.Km
51
Which of the following places associated with Kumbhamela are found correct?
(i) Haridwar-Kausambi-Varanasi-Ujjain
(ii) Nasik-Ujjain, Prayagraj-Haridwar
(iii) Varanasi-Nasik-Haridwar-Ujjain
(iv) All are correct
Answer
B. (ii) only
52
Identify the incorrect statement about Vishnupad temple, Gaya:
Statement I : It is famous for Pithru moksha.
Statement II : The Current structure is built by Ahalya Holker.
Statement III : The temple is constructed with White coloured rock.
Answer
C. Statement III only
53
State whether the architectural style of the following temples is True:
(i) Mahabalipuram – Pallava style
(ii) Brhadewara – Chola style
(iii) Kesava Temple – Hoysala Style
(iv) Chidambaram – Pandya style
Answer
B. Except (iv) all are true
54
CLIA stands for :
Answer
A. Cruise Line International Association
55
Name the agency that introduced Scuba diving in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.:
Answer
B. Travel corporation of India
56
The Periyar River originates from which hill station of Kerala?
Answer
C. Sivagiri Hills
57
Select the incorrect pair from the given wildlife sanctuary (WLS) and its location:
Answer
D. None of the above
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58
Which of the following is known as “Seven step Waterfall”?
Answer
D. Thommankoothu
59
Which Tribal group performs the “Gadhika” ritual?
Answer
C. Adiyas
60
Write the incorrect pair from the given folk dances of India:
Answer
D. Assam - Thamasha
61
Who Published “Limits to Growth “which describes exploitation of Nature and Natural
resources?
Answer
C. Club of Rome
62
Green Highway Policy 2015 focuses on:
Answer
D. All of the above
63
Who played lead role in the conceptualisation of Incredible India Logo:
Answer
D. Mr. Amitabh Kanth
64
Consider the following pairs with reference to World Heritage sites of India with year of
declaration. Choose the correct one:
Answer
C. Dhola Vira-Harappan city – 2021
65
LIFE stands for:
Answer
D. Life style for Environment
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66
“Andaman and Nicobar Island experience Equatorial climate”. Find the correct reason:
Answer
A. It is close to the Equator
67
Which of the following statements are true / false with Dravidian Practises of Ancient
Kerala?
(i) They did not have any religious philosophy
(ii) They believed that local Deities are the guardians of their village boundaries.
(iii) Ancestor worship is a common practise.
(iv) Peepal tree was worshiped with great devotion.
Answer
Question Cancelled
68
The youngest classical dance of India belongs to which of the following state?
Answer
C. Assam
69
Which one of the following is not match with the 2024 World Environment Day Themes?
Answer
B. Elimination of poverty
70
Select the statement which is true?
Statement 1 : Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana.
Statement 2 : He spend 5 years in Takshila to collect Buddhists scriptures of India.
Answer
B. 1 is true but 2 is false
71
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion
Answer
C. Both
72
Which of the following is true about rural tourism in India?
(i) Promotion of local events.
(ii) Provides experiential learning
(iii) Natural resources are preserved.
(iv) Benefit for All Stake holders.
Answer
A. All are True
73
Write the correct chronological order of the following constructions of Kerala:
(i) Santha Cruz Basilica
(ii) Bolgatty Palace
(iii) Dutch Palace
(iv) St. Francis Church
Answer
A. St. Francis church- Santha Cruz Basilica- Dutch Palace-Bolgatty palace
74
Write the given statements below are correct/incorrect:
(i) Kumbham in Kerala is famous for pottery.
(ii) Iringol is a craft village in Kerala.
Answer
C. Both are correct
75
Write the in correct mention about the various designs of “Bandhani work”:
Answer
C. It use patterns of birds, animals and human figures.
76
Which Luxury Train in india is the True replica of Europe’s Orient Express?
Answer
A. Maharaja Express
77
Aim of UD AN scheme is
Answer
C. Increase regional connectivity
78
Which of the following is the apex body of Air Transportation in India?
Answer
A. DGCA
79
Which of the following is incorrect with the following responsible Tourism Award
category received by Kerala tourism?
Answer
B. Received PATA ULYSESS Award for Innovation in Public policy and
Governess.
80
Select the correct scheme associated with the promotion of spiritual tourism in India.
Answer
C. PRASHAD
81
Which form of non-verbal communication is associated with personal space?
Answer
C. Proxemics
82
Which of the following is an example of “single-strand” grapevine communication?
Answer
A. A message passes from one person to another in a chain, like person A tells
person B, who tells person C, and so on.
83
The word ‘bark’ might refer to a tree’s outer covering to one person and a dog’s
vocalization to another. This is an example of which type of semantic barrier?
Answer
D. Denotative barrier
84
In a block format letter, where is the date typically placed?
Answer
A. Left-aligned below the sender’s address
85
Which AI-powered tool is specifically designed to help businesses analyze customer
feedback and sentiment from communication channels like emails and social media?
Answer
A. MonkeyLearn
86
When colleagues at the same level share information or collaborate, it is an example of
which type of communication?
Answer
B. Horizontal communication
87
A line chart is primarily used to
Answer
D. Display trends over time
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88
What is the primary goal of paraphrasing?
Answer
B. To restate what you have read using your own words
89
What is the main function of an AI chatbot in internet communication?
Answer
B. To automatically respond to common customer queries and assist with
customer service
90
What is an office order typically used for?
Answer
A. To issue instructions or directives within an organization
91
Ivy Lee is best known for his role in which significant early public relations campaign?
Answer
C. The Rockefeller family PR campaign
92
In the Two-Step Flow Theory of Media Communication conceived by Paul Lazarsfeld,
who plays a key role in interpreting media messages and passing them on to others?
Answer
C. Opinion leaders
93
In which year was IPRA established?
Answer
A. 1955
94
The Press Agentry Model of PR primarily focuses on which type of communication?
Answer
B. One-way communication focused on persuasion and publicity
95
Which of the following best distinguishes public relations (PR) from propaganda?
Answer
A. PR focuses on two-way communication, while propaganda is primarily
one-way and manipulative
96
National Public Relations Day is celebrated in India on which date?
Answer
D. April 21
97
What is the purpose of Advertising Value Equivalency
Answer
B. To compare the cost of earned media coverage to the equivalent cost of
advertising space
98
What is the primary goal of WWF’s “Earth Hour” campaign?
Answer
B. To raise awareness about climate change and encourage energy conservation
99
Which Indian Government Ministry launched the “Incredible India” campaign?
Answer
B. Ministry of Tourism
100
Which symbol became synonymous with the “Make in India” campaign?
Answer
D. Lion made of Cogs
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