Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Term 2 Geography Solutions Chapter 1 Pdf
Tamilnadu Board Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Term 2 Geography Solutions Chapter 2: Tamilnadu State Board Solution Class 7 Social Science Term 2 Geography Chapter 2 – Tourism.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Geography Solutions Chapter 2: Overview
Board |
Samacheer Kalvi |
Class |
7 |
Subject |
Social Science Geography |
Term |
2 |
Chapter Name |
Tourism |
Multiple choice questions: (marks:1)
1. Kasi, Jerusalem etc. Are the examples of:
A. Religious tourism
B. Historical tourism
C. Rechretional tourism
Ans: religious tourism.
2. Tajmahal of India is an example of:
A. Religious tourism
B. Historical tourism
C. Recreational tourism
Ans: historical tourism.
3. Amazon rainforest, African forest Safari are the examples of:
A. Adventure tourism
B. International tourism
C. Eco tourism
Ans: eco tourism.
4. Sky diving,bungee jumping, mountaineering are the examples of:\
A. Adventure tourism
B. Sports tourism
C. Seasonal tourism
Ans: adventure tourism.
5. What is the example of recreational tourism:
A. Visiting the hill station, beaches etc.
B. Sky diving, bungee jumping, mountaineering etc.
C. African forest Safari, visiting Amazon rainforest etc.
Ans: visiting the hill stations, beaches etc.
6. The coastline of India is:
A. 7510 km long
B. 7515 km long
C. 7517 km long
Ans: 7517 km long.
7. There are around…………ancient temples in Tamil Nadu:
A. 33,000
B. 33,300
C. 30,300
Ans: 33,000.
8. Indira Gandhi National park situated in:
A. Gujrat
B. West Bengal
C. Tamil Nadu
Ans: Tamil Nadu.
Answer the following questions: (marks:1)
1. What is inbound tourism?
Ans: Touring within the native country is called inbound tourism.
2. What is outbound tourism?
Ans: Touring in foreign countries is called outbound tourism.
3. Write down the names of some religious tourist places in India?
Ans: Rameshwaram, Amritsar, Varanasi etc. Are some of the religious tourist places in India.
4. Write down the names of some famous hill stations in India?
Ans: Ooty, Shimla, Manali, Darjeeling, Gulmarg, Gangtok etc. Are some famous hill stations in India.
5. What are the famous waterfalls in India?
Ans: Jog waterfall in Karnataka, thalaiyar waterfall in Tamil Nadu etc. Are the waterfalls in India.
6. Write down the names of some major wildlife sanctuaries in India?
Ans: Kaziranga national park,Gir national park, Sundarban national park, Corbett National park etc. Are some major wildlife sanctuaries in India.
7. Which hill station is known as the “Queen of Hills”?
Ans: Ooty is known as the Queen of Hills.
8. Which is known as cloudland falls/meghamalai falls?
Ans: Suruli falls located in Theni district in Tamil Nadu is known as cloudland falls /
meghamalai falls.
9. Which is known as waveless beach?
Ans: Rameshwaram beach is known as waveless beach.
10. Which is the second longest urban beach?
Ans: Marina beach in Chennai is the second longest urban beach.
11. Where multi coloured sand noticed?
Ans: In kanyakumari beach, Chennai multi coloured sand is noticed.
12. Which hill station is known as the princess of hill stations?
Ans: Kodaikanal hill station in TamilNadu is known as the princess of hill stations.
13. Which hill station is known as the kailash of the South?
Ans: Velliangiri Hills in Tamilnadu is known as the Kailash of the South.
14. Javadi hill station is known as what?
Ans: Nature’s heaven.
Write down the full forms of the followings: (1×6)
A. ITC: Inclusive Tour Charter.
B. IATA: International Air Transport Association .
C. IATO: Indian Association of Tour Operators.
D. TAAI: Travel Agents Association of India.
E. TTTHA: Tamil Nadu Tour Travel and Hospitality Association.
F. TTDC: Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation.
Answer the following questions: (marks:2/3)
1. What do you mean by tourist?
Ans: The word tourist was derived from an old English word “tourian” which refers to a
person who travels out of his usual environment for not more than one year and less than 24 hours. The purpose of travel may be religious, recreation, business, historical and cultural.
2. What are the basic components of tourism? Or, What is the A3 concept?
Ans: The three main components of tourism are
✓ Attraction
✓ Accessibility
✓ Amenities.
These three components are together known as A3 concept.
3. Briefly discuss the A3 concept?
Ans: The three main components of tourism are
✓ Attraction
✓ Accessibility
✓ Amenities.
These three components are together known as A3 concept.
✓ Attractions:
Attractions mainly comprise of two types such as:
Natural attraction: It includes landscape, seascape, beaches, climatic conditions and
forests.
Cultural attraction: Cultural attractions are historic monuments and other intellectual
creations. Apart from this, cultural attractions also include fairs and festivals.
✓ Accessibility:
Accessibility means reachability to a particular place of attraction through various means of transportation such as road, rail, water and air. Transport decides the cost of travel and the time consumed in reaching or accessing a specific attraction.
✓ Amenities :
Amenities are the facilities that cater to the needs of a tourist. Such as;
- Accommodations in terms of hotels, restaurants, cafes and other staying units,
- Travel organizers, Tour operators and Travel agents,
- Foreign exchange centres, passport and visa agencies,
- Sectors related to Travel Insurance, Safety and Security.
4. What are the three basic elements of tourism?
Ans: Basic Elements of Tourism attractions Certain elements are fundamental to attract
tourists as travel destinations. They are:
✓ Pleasant weather
✓ Scenic beauty
✓ Historical and cultural monuments.
5. Write down about the geographical components of tourism?
Ans: Geographical Components of Tourism are:
A. Landforms : Mountains, Plateaus, Canyons, Valleys, Caves, Cirques, Sand dunes,
Coral reefs, Cliffs, etc.,
B. Water : Rivers, Lakes, Waterfalls, Hot springs and Geysers, Snow and Glaciers,
Water Currents, Tides and Waves.
C. Vegetation : Forest, Grasslands, Moors, Desserts etc.,
D. Climate: Sunshine, Clouds, Admirable Temperature, Rain and Snow.
E. Animal life:-
- Wildlife : Birds, Game Reserves, Zoos.
- Hunting and FishingF. Settlement features:
- Towns, Cities, Villages
- Historical remains and Monuments
G. Culture: Ways of life, traditions, folklore, arts and crafts.
6. What do you mean by Visa? Write down the main types of Visa.(1+2)
Ans: Visa is a document issued to a person or a stamp marked on the passport of a person who wants to visit other countries. The main types of Visa are:
A. Tourist Visa: The Visa which is used or issued for recreation sightseeing.
B. Student Visa: Issued or used for higher education purposes of a student.
C. Employment Visa : Issued for work in a country .
D. Medical Visa: Issued for medical treatment in a reputed hospital of a country
7. Write down the environmental impact of tourism? Or, Write down about the positive and negative impacts of tourism.
Ans: The quality of the environment is essential for tourism. The tourism industry created several positive and negative impacts on the environment.
✓ Positive Impacts:
- Direct financial Contributions,
- Contributions to government revenues,
- Improved environmental management and planning,
- Increasing environmental awareness,
- Protection and reservation of the environment.
✓ Negative Impacts:
A. Depletion of Natural Resources:
~ Water resources
~ Local resources
~ Land degradation
B. Pollution:
~ Air and Noise Pollution
~ Solid Waste and Littering
~ Sewage
C. Destruction and Alteration of Ecosystem:
~ Air
~ Water
~ Soil
Answer the following questions: (marks:5)
1.) Write down about the types of tourism.
Ans: From the ancient times, travel is a fascination for mankind. Tourism can be
divided on the basis of nature, utility, time and distance as described below:
A. Religious Tourism:
Religious tourism is one of the oldest type of tourism, where people travel individually
or in groups for pilgrimage to a religious location such as temples, churches, mosques
and other religious places. Examples : Religious tour to Kasi (Varanasi) by Hindus, to
Jerusalem by Christians and to Mecca by Muslims.
B. Historical Tourism:
It focuses on visiting historically important places like museums, monuments, archaeological areas, forts, temples and so on. Such as; Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Tajmahal of India and Pyramids of Egypt.
C. Eco-Tourism:
Eco tourism typically involves travel to destinations where plants and animals thrive
in a naturally preserved environment. Amazon rain forest, African forest safari, trekking in the slopes of the Himalayas are famous for their incredible eco-friendly attractions.
D. Adventure Tourism:
Adventure tourism is a type of tourism involving travel to remote or exotic places in order to take part in physically challenging outdoor activities. For e.g. sky dive in Australia, Bungee jumping in New Zealand, mountaineering in the peaks of Himalayas, rafting in the Brahmaputra River at Arunachala Pradesh.
E. Recreational Tourism:
This type of tourism aims at enjoyment, amusement or pleasure are mainly for fun activity. Waterfalls, hill stations, beaches, and amusement parks are the attractive spots for recreational tourism. Apart from this, there are certain modern types of tourism, which have developed in recent years. They are:
- Annual Holiday tourism
- Industrial Tourism
- Seasonal Tourism
- International Tourism
- Group Tourism
- Sports Tourism
- Health Tourism
- Farm and Rural Tourism.
2. Briefly discuss the tourist attractions of India?
Ans: India is a country known for its gentle hospitality with spicy food and culture. Visitor
friendly traditions with varied lifestyle, culture, heritage, colourful fairs and festivals are abiding attractions for the tourists. All types of land form, varied climate, rich resources for eco and adventure tourism are the versatile specialty of India. Technological parks and science museums, pilgrimage centers with wonderful art and architecture are an added advantage for tourists. Yoga, Ayurveda and Natural remedial health resorts attract tourists from all over the world.
A. Religious Tourism:
India being a multi-religious country, religious tourism is the most popular type of tourism.Most famous religious spots of India are : Rameswaram,Kanchipuram,Varanasi(Kasi), Vaishnavadevi temple,St. Francis Xavier Cathedral,Amritsar,Monasteries of Ladakh etc.
B. Hill Stations in India:
The Indian subcontinent has seven principal mountains ranges and the largest of
all is the Himalayas that lie in the northern part of India. Most of the Himalayan hill stations in India are located in states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have hill stations in the Western Ghats. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha has hill stations in the Eastern Ghats.The beautiful hill stations in India are: Ooty, Darjeeling, Gulmarg, Shillong, Shimla, Manali, Gangtok etc.
C. Water falls in India:
In India there are many spectacular and wonderful waterfalls covered by dense forest, huge walls of rock and lush green trees. Among these waterfalls, some are seasonal, while some are perennial. Notable waterfalls of India are : Jog waterfall in Karnataka,thalaiyar waterfall in Tamil Nadu etc.
D. Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries:
India possesses a wide range of forests and grasslands. Diversity of these lands makes it one of the hotspots for flora and fauna. Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian Lions, Elephants,
Rhinoceros, Indian leopard and Reptiles are the major tourist attractions. Kaziranga national park,Gir national park, Sundarban national park, Corbett National park etc. Are some major wildlife sanctuaries in India.
Bird sanctuaries attract attention for their exclusive variety of birds. Some major bird
sanctuaries in India are: Koonthankulam bird sanctuary, Kumarakom bird sanctuary,
Bharatpur bird sanctuary, Mayani bird sanctuary etc.
E. Beaches:
India is a country with a 7517 km long coastline comprising the most beautiful beaches
bounded by Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. The most famous beaches are: Dhanushkodi beach of Tamil Nadu, Varkala Beach of Kerala,Tarkarli Beach of Maharashtra,OM Beach of Karnataka etc.
3. Briefly discuss the tourism attractions of Tamil Nadu.
Ans: Tamil Nadu has various tourist attractions like religious centres, spiritual retreat centres,beaches, hill stations, waterfalls, wildlife, art, culture, architecture, crafts, heritage monuments etc. Tamil Nadu earns the largest share of income from tourism in India.
A. Religious Tourism:
Tamil Nadu is a state popularly known as land of Temples and this state is home to around 33,000 ancient temples that mainly belong to Dravidian style of architecture. Some of the world renowned religious destinations are as follows:Thanjavur Big temple, Madurai Meenakshi temple, Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy temple ,Temples of Kanchipuram, Velankanni Madha church, Nagore Dargah.
B. Hill Stations in TamilNadu:
Tamil Nadu being situated in the Southern end of the Western and Eastern Ghats, is the
home for several hill stations. Popular among them are Udagamandalam (Ooty), Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Coonoor, Valparai, Yelagiri, Sirumalai, Kalrayan Hills and Palani Hills, Shevaroy hills and Cardamom Hills. They are also abodes of thick forest and wildlife.
C. Waterfalls in Tamil Nadu:
Mountains and rivers of Tamil Nadu combined together created many endearing waterfalls. Waterfalls in Tamil Nadu with its inspiring natural wonders attract many tourists. The famous waterfalls of Tamil Nadu are: Hogenakkal falls, Kumbakkarai falls, Monkey falls,Killiyur falls, Courtallam, Agaya Gangai, Suruli Falls.
D. Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu:
Wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu includes Bird sanctuaries and National Parks. Tamil Nadu is also well known for the diverse natural heritage that it possesses. Hence tourists are highly excited about the wildlife tour across the state. ✓ Wildlife Sanctuaries of the state are:
- Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary,
- Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary,
- Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary,
- Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary,
- Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary,
✓ Bird Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu are as follows:
- Vettangudi birds Sanctuary,
- Karaivetti birds Sanctuary,
- Vellode birds Sanctuary,
- Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary
✓ National Parks in Tamil Nadu:
- Guindy National Park
- Gulf of Mannar Marine Park
- Indira Gandhi National Park
- Mukurthi National Park
- Mudumalai National Park
E. Beaches in TamilNadu:
Tamil Nadu being a Coastal state in India which consists of several beaches. They
are: Kovalam Beach, Marina Beach, Kanyakumari Beach, Rameshwaram Beach,
Elliot Beach, Mahabalipuram Beach etc.
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