Textbook Solutions: Tourism and History

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Tourism And History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling …… . 
(a) handicrafts 
(b) toys 
(c) food items 
(d) tourist tickets 
(2) Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of …….’ . 
(a) Books 
(b) plants 
(c) Mangoes 
(d) forts 
Answer : (1) Tourist Tickets. 
Note: 
Thomas Cook made a noteworthy effort in the field of tourism by establishing a tourist 
agency and organizing trips round of Europe. 
(2) Village of Books 
Note: 
Every house in this village maintains a library. This is an initiative taken by Maharashtra 
state government to make tourist aware of Marathi literature. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Matheran – Hill Station 
(2) Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves 
(3) Kolhapur – Pilgrim Centre 
(4) Ajanta – World Heritage 
Answer : Tadoda-Rock cut caves (wrong) 
Tadoda –sanctuaries (Correct) 
Note: This is one of the world’s most famous and important tourist attractions of 
Maharashtra. 
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Tourism And History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling …… . 
(a) handicrafts 
(b) toys 
(c) food items 
(d) tourist tickets 
(2) Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of …….’ . 
(a) Books 
(b) plants 
(c) Mangoes 
(d) forts 
Answer : (1) Tourist Tickets. 
Note: 
Thomas Cook made a noteworthy effort in the field of tourism by establishing a tourist 
agency and organizing trips round of Europe. 
(2) Village of Books 
Note: 
Every house in this village maintains a library. This is an initiative taken by Maharashtra 
state government to make tourist aware of Marathi literature. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Matheran – Hill Station 
(2) Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves 
(3) Kolhapur – Pilgrim Centre 
(4) Ajanta – World Heritage 
Answer : Tadoda-Rock cut caves (wrong) 
Tadoda –sanctuaries (Correct) 
Note: This is one of the world’s most famous and important tourist attractions of 
Maharashtra. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased 
considerably. 
Answer : 1) Meaning of the statement: 
People travelling to India and from India to abroad have increased a lot. 
2) Due to the development of the aviation sector and the Government’s liberalization 
policy people travelling across various countries to India has been seen post-1990’s. 
3) People travelling back and forth from India include travelling for studies, Relaxation, 
Sightseeing, professional assignments, shooting films, etc. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the historical 
heritage sites. 
Answer : 1. Meaning of the statement: 
It is very important and needs of the hour to preserve the historical heritage sites as 
they reflect our nation's respect. 
2. Most common actions during a riot or fight are Vandalizing or defacing the historical 
monuments. 
3. Everybody should feel responsible and avoid writing on walls or carving on trees to 
preserve the heritage sites. 
4) We shall also strive to maintain cleanliness of heritage sites. 
Q. 3. A. Write notes: 
 
Tradition of Travelling: 
Answer : 1) The Tradition of travelling is quite old in India. 
2) People from an ancient period in our country used to travel for various reasons. 
3) Few reasons for travel are Pilgrimage, attending local fairs and festivals, searching 
for renowned teachers and good education, for trade, etc. 
4) It helped in intermixing of cultures and spreading of knowledge and art from one 
corner of the world to another. 
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Tourism And History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling …… . 
(a) handicrafts 
(b) toys 
(c) food items 
(d) tourist tickets 
(2) Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of …….’ . 
(a) Books 
(b) plants 
(c) Mangoes 
(d) forts 
Answer : (1) Tourist Tickets. 
Note: 
Thomas Cook made a noteworthy effort in the field of tourism by establishing a tourist 
agency and organizing trips round of Europe. 
(2) Village of Books 
Note: 
Every house in this village maintains a library. This is an initiative taken by Maharashtra 
state government to make tourist aware of Marathi literature. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Matheran – Hill Station 
(2) Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves 
(3) Kolhapur – Pilgrim Centre 
(4) Ajanta – World Heritage 
Answer : Tadoda-Rock cut caves (wrong) 
Tadoda –sanctuaries (Correct) 
Note: This is one of the world’s most famous and important tourist attractions of 
Maharashtra. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased 
considerably. 
Answer : 1) Meaning of the statement: 
People travelling to India and from India to abroad have increased a lot. 
2) Due to the development of the aviation sector and the Government’s liberalization 
policy people travelling across various countries to India has been seen post-1990’s. 
3) People travelling back and forth from India include travelling for studies, Relaxation, 
Sightseeing, professional assignments, shooting films, etc. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the historical 
heritage sites. 
Answer : 1. Meaning of the statement: 
It is very important and needs of the hour to preserve the historical heritage sites as 
they reflect our nation's respect. 
2. Most common actions during a riot or fight are Vandalizing or defacing the historical 
monuments. 
3. Everybody should feel responsible and avoid writing on walls or carving on trees to 
preserve the heritage sites. 
4) We shall also strive to maintain cleanliness of heritage sites. 
Q. 3. A. Write notes: 
 
Tradition of Travelling: 
Answer : 1) The Tradition of travelling is quite old in India. 
2) People from an ancient period in our country used to travel for various reasons. 
3) Few reasons for travel are Pilgrimage, attending local fairs and festivals, searching 
for renowned teachers and good education, for trade, etc. 
4) It helped in intermixing of cultures and spreading of knowledge and art from one 
corner of the world to another. 
Q. 3. B. Write notes: 
 
Marco Polo: 
Answer : 1) He lived during the 13
th
 century and belonged to Italy. 
 
2) He lived for 17years in China and wrote about China’s flora and fauna, social life, 
culture, and trade systems in place. 
3) He traveled extensively from 1271 to 1295 with his family. 
4) He spent much of this time in China in the court of the great Mongol emperor Kublai 
Khan. 
5) His book, Description of the World, offered one of the first detailed descriptions of the 
mysterious eastern cultures to Europeans. 
6) He introduced Asia (China) to Europe. 
Q. 3. C. Write notes: 
 
Agro-tourism: 
Answer : 1) People of the urban areas know very little about the village life style or 
Agricultural traditions. 
2) Agrotourism brings people to the farms. 
3) People have become interested in knowing how their food is produced. 
4) Many people started visiting Israel where experimentation in the agricultural field with 
technological advancements was added. 
5) Farmers use this interest to develop traffic at their farm, and interest in the quality of 
their products, as well as awareness of their products. 
Q. 4. A. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words. 
 
What are the crucial issues in the development of tourism? 
Answer : 1) The first main aspect is proper social behavior during they stay in the 
country. 
2) Providing safe and secure facilities for the tourists. 
3) Lack of Good amenities. 
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Tourism And History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling …… . 
(a) handicrafts 
(b) toys 
(c) food items 
(d) tourist tickets 
(2) Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of …….’ . 
(a) Books 
(b) plants 
(c) Mangoes 
(d) forts 
Answer : (1) Tourist Tickets. 
Note: 
Thomas Cook made a noteworthy effort in the field of tourism by establishing a tourist 
agency and organizing trips round of Europe. 
(2) Village of Books 
Note: 
Every house in this village maintains a library. This is an initiative taken by Maharashtra 
state government to make tourist aware of Marathi literature. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Matheran – Hill Station 
(2) Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves 
(3) Kolhapur – Pilgrim Centre 
(4) Ajanta – World Heritage 
Answer : Tadoda-Rock cut caves (wrong) 
Tadoda –sanctuaries (Correct) 
Note: This is one of the world’s most famous and important tourist attractions of 
Maharashtra. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased 
considerably. 
Answer : 1) Meaning of the statement: 
People travelling to India and from India to abroad have increased a lot. 
2) Due to the development of the aviation sector and the Government’s liberalization 
policy people travelling across various countries to India has been seen post-1990’s. 
3) People travelling back and forth from India include travelling for studies, Relaxation, 
Sightseeing, professional assignments, shooting films, etc. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the historical 
heritage sites. 
Answer : 1. Meaning of the statement: 
It is very important and needs of the hour to preserve the historical heritage sites as 
they reflect our nation's respect. 
2. Most common actions during a riot or fight are Vandalizing or defacing the historical 
monuments. 
3. Everybody should feel responsible and avoid writing on walls or carving on trees to 
preserve the heritage sites. 
4) We shall also strive to maintain cleanliness of heritage sites. 
Q. 3. A. Write notes: 
 
Tradition of Travelling: 
Answer : 1) The Tradition of travelling is quite old in India. 
2) People from an ancient period in our country used to travel for various reasons. 
3) Few reasons for travel are Pilgrimage, attending local fairs and festivals, searching 
for renowned teachers and good education, for trade, etc. 
4) It helped in intermixing of cultures and spreading of knowledge and art from one 
corner of the world to another. 
Q. 3. B. Write notes: 
 
Marco Polo: 
Answer : 1) He lived during the 13
th
 century and belonged to Italy. 
 
2) He lived for 17years in China and wrote about China’s flora and fauna, social life, 
culture, and trade systems in place. 
3) He traveled extensively from 1271 to 1295 with his family. 
4) He spent much of this time in China in the court of the great Mongol emperor Kublai 
Khan. 
5) His book, Description of the World, offered one of the first detailed descriptions of the 
mysterious eastern cultures to Europeans. 
6) He introduced Asia (China) to Europe. 
Q. 3. C. Write notes: 
 
Agro-tourism: 
Answer : 1) People of the urban areas know very little about the village life style or 
Agricultural traditions. 
2) Agrotourism brings people to the farms. 
3) People have become interested in knowing how their food is produced. 
4) Many people started visiting Israel where experimentation in the agricultural field with 
technological advancements was added. 
5) Farmers use this interest to develop traffic at their farm, and interest in the quality of 
their products, as well as awareness of their products. 
Q. 4. A. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words. 
 
What are the crucial issues in the development of tourism? 
Answer : 1) The first main aspect is proper social behavior during they stay in the 
country. 
2) Providing safe and secure facilities for the tourists. 
3) Lack of Good amenities. 
4) Providing good accommodation and washroom facilities in the travel routes are few 
steps to be taken for the development of the Tourism Industry. 
Q. 4. B. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words. 
 
In what way tourism becomes a major source of their livelihood? 
Answer : 1) The arrival of tourists will start to pay money for visa’s approval before they 
arrive in our country. 
2) Once arrived, the Hotels are booked for their stay- this leads to the development of 
the Hospitality Industry. 
3) Local guides are to be trained, and it gives good employment opportunities for them if 
tourism is to be developed. 
4) Local markets near the historical or heritage sites will attract tourist towards them, 
and it provides a good market for local handicrafts and handlooms. 
Like this tourism provides livelihood opportunities for many as it grows. 
Q. 4. C. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words. 
 
What would you do to develop the surroundings of your village / town to help the 
growth of tourism? 
Answer : 1. We should develop good transport facilities if our village falls near the 
heritage site. 
2. Develop local attractions and maintain them neatly. 
3. Have good hotels, travel guides and good amenities to contribute to the growth of 
tourism in our area. 
Q. 5. Complete the following Concept chart: 
 
 
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Tourism And History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling …… . 
(a) handicrafts 
(b) toys 
(c) food items 
(d) tourist tickets 
(2) Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of …….’ . 
(a) Books 
(b) plants 
(c) Mangoes 
(d) forts 
Answer : (1) Tourist Tickets. 
Note: 
Thomas Cook made a noteworthy effort in the field of tourism by establishing a tourist 
agency and organizing trips round of Europe. 
(2) Village of Books 
Note: 
Every house in this village maintains a library. This is an initiative taken by Maharashtra 
state government to make tourist aware of Marathi literature. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Matheran – Hill Station 
(2) Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves 
(3) Kolhapur – Pilgrim Centre 
(4) Ajanta – World Heritage 
Answer : Tadoda-Rock cut caves (wrong) 
Tadoda –sanctuaries (Correct) 
Note: This is one of the world’s most famous and important tourist attractions of 
Maharashtra. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased 
considerably. 
Answer : 1) Meaning of the statement: 
People travelling to India and from India to abroad have increased a lot. 
2) Due to the development of the aviation sector and the Government’s liberalization 
policy people travelling across various countries to India has been seen post-1990’s. 
3) People travelling back and forth from India include travelling for studies, Relaxation, 
Sightseeing, professional assignments, shooting films, etc. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the historical 
heritage sites. 
Answer : 1. Meaning of the statement: 
It is very important and needs of the hour to preserve the historical heritage sites as 
they reflect our nation's respect. 
2. Most common actions during a riot or fight are Vandalizing or defacing the historical 
monuments. 
3. Everybody should feel responsible and avoid writing on walls or carving on trees to 
preserve the heritage sites. 
4) We shall also strive to maintain cleanliness of heritage sites. 
Q. 3. A. Write notes: 
 
Tradition of Travelling: 
Answer : 1) The Tradition of travelling is quite old in India. 
2) People from an ancient period in our country used to travel for various reasons. 
3) Few reasons for travel are Pilgrimage, attending local fairs and festivals, searching 
for renowned teachers and good education, for trade, etc. 
4) It helped in intermixing of cultures and spreading of knowledge and art from one 
corner of the world to another. 
Q. 3. B. Write notes: 
 
Marco Polo: 
Answer : 1) He lived during the 13
th
 century and belonged to Italy. 
 
2) He lived for 17years in China and wrote about China’s flora and fauna, social life, 
culture, and trade systems in place. 
3) He traveled extensively from 1271 to 1295 with his family. 
4) He spent much of this time in China in the court of the great Mongol emperor Kublai 
Khan. 
5) His book, Description of the World, offered one of the first detailed descriptions of the 
mysterious eastern cultures to Europeans. 
6) He introduced Asia (China) to Europe. 
Q. 3. C. Write notes: 
 
Agro-tourism: 
Answer : 1) People of the urban areas know very little about the village life style or 
Agricultural traditions. 
2) Agrotourism brings people to the farms. 
3) People have become interested in knowing how their food is produced. 
4) Many people started visiting Israel where experimentation in the agricultural field with 
technological advancements was added. 
5) Farmers use this interest to develop traffic at their farm, and interest in the quality of 
their products, as well as awareness of their products. 
Q. 4. A. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words. 
 
What are the crucial issues in the development of tourism? 
Answer : 1) The first main aspect is proper social behavior during they stay in the 
country. 
2) Providing safe and secure facilities for the tourists. 
3) Lack of Good amenities. 
4) Providing good accommodation and washroom facilities in the travel routes are few 
steps to be taken for the development of the Tourism Industry. 
Q. 4. B. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words. 
 
In what way tourism becomes a major source of their livelihood? 
Answer : 1) The arrival of tourists will start to pay money for visa’s approval before they 
arrive in our country. 
2) Once arrived, the Hotels are booked for their stay- this leads to the development of 
the Hospitality Industry. 
3) Local guides are to be trained, and it gives good employment opportunities for them if 
tourism is to be developed. 
4) Local markets near the historical or heritage sites will attract tourist towards them, 
and it provides a good market for local handicrafts and handlooms. 
Like this tourism provides livelihood opportunities for many as it grows. 
Q. 4. C. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words. 
 
What would you do to develop the surroundings of your village / town to help the 
growth of tourism? 
Answer : 1. We should develop good transport facilities if our village falls near the 
heritage site. 
2. Develop local attractions and maintain them neatly. 
3. Have good hotels, travel guides and good amenities to contribute to the growth of 
tourism in our area. 
Q. 5. Complete the following Concept chart: 
 
 
Answer : Rock cut caves: Ajanta, virtual and Gharapuri. 
 
Natural Heritage: Taj Mahal and Jantar Mantar. 
Railway station: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus. 
Santuary: Dajipur, Sagareshwar and Tadoda. 
Q. 6. A. Give elaborate answers to the following. 
 
What are the professional fields associated with tourism? 
Answer : 1) The main profession associated with Tourism is Local Guide, translator, 
local handicrafts, artisans, cottage industry and hospitality industry. 
2) These people help the visitors to understand the importance of locality and make 
them aware of local traditions. 
3) The local markets will be visited by the Visitors, where they buy the local products 
which increase the market for local handicrafts 
4) Visitors stay in hotels and pay for books Souvenirs which results in the development 
of the hospitality industry. 
Q. 6. B. Give elaborate answers to the following. 
 
Describe any three types of tourism. 
Answer : 1. There are many types of tourisms like 
a) Local and interstate 
b) International 
c) Geographic 
d) Health 
e) Agricultural 
f) Historical. 
2. Important among them are Geographic Tourism, Health Tourism, and Historical 
Tourism. 
3. Geographical Tourism: