Tourism

Total Questions: 13

1. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2005]

1. Champaner - Pavagarh Archaeological Park

2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai

3. Mamallapuram

4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple)

Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution:All four sites are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Champaner- Pavagarh Archaeological Park is located in Panchmahal district of Gujarat. A concentration of largely unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties cradle in an impressive landscape which includes prehistoric (chalcolithic) sites, a hill fortress of early Hindu capital, and remains of the 16th century capital of the state of Gujarat. It was included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in the year 2004.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, in Mumbai, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. The building, designed by the British architect F. W. Stevens, became the symbol of Bombay as the 'Gothic City' and the major international mercantile port of India. The terminal was built in 10 years, starting in 1878.

Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram, is a tourist town 60 km south of Chennai famous for its stone carvings. The structures here mostly carved straight out of granite, are among the oldest existing examples of Dravidian (South Indian) architecture. It was included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1984 due to its unique elegance.

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun Temple at the west coast in Odisha, India. The temple was built by King Narasimha Deva I. The temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun God, Surya with seven horses and 24 wheels. It was included in the world heritage List of UNESCO in 1984.

2. Which one of the following cities is known as 'Pink City' in India? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Jaipur
Solution:Jaipur, popularly known as the "Pink City", and "Paris of India" is the capital of Rajasthan. The city's buildings are mainly painted pink, which was the color of hospitality at the time. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh I had the city painted pink to welcome Queen Victoria of Britain in 1876. Prince Albert nicknamed Jaipur the "Pink City". Jaipur is a planned city with many tourist attractions, including palaces, temples, forts, and bazaars. The city's architecture is based on Indian Vastu concepts and is famous worldwide. Jaipur's nightlife, royal decor, and wildlife are said to be similar to Paris.

3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

CityNickname
(a)JaipurPink City
(b)UjjainCity of Mahakal
(c)KolkataCity of Joy
(d)JaisalmerCity of Lakes
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:Udaipur is known as the City of Lakes, not Jaisalmer. Hence, option (d) is not correctly matched. Other pairs are correctly matched.

4. In which of the following hills the world famous temple of Lord Venkateshwar (Tirupati) is located? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:The temple of Lord Venkateswara is located in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. This temple is lied in the Seshachalam mountain range. Shevaroy Hills are located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, Jawadhu Hills in Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts, Tamil nadu and Biligiriranga Hills in Karnataka. No hill named Mallmalla exists.

5. The south Indian temple of Lord Ranganatha (also known as Lord Venkatesh) is located on: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Biligiri Ranga Hills
Solution:South Indian temple of Lord Ranganath (also known as lord Venkatesha) is located on Biligiriranga hills situated in South- eastern Karnataka. The Ranganatha deity at this temple is possibly the only standing form of Ranganatha.

6. To promote tourism in India the ministry of Tourism has adopted to popularize India as [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Incredible India
Solution:To promote tourism in India, the Ministry of Tourism has adopted the concept of 'Incredible India' to popularize India. Incredible India is the name of an international tourism campaign maintained by the Government of India since 2002, to promote tourism in India. In view of promoting Incredible India holistically, the Ministry of Tourism has developed five thematic television commercials on different themes which are Adventure Tourism, Heritage Tourism, MICE Tourism, Art & Craft and Wellness Tourism. Encouraging inbound travel and particularly in the backdrop of India's G20 Presidency as well as grand celebrations of India@75 'AzadikaAmrit Mahotsav', the Ministry of Tourism has declared "Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023".

7. Sabarimala is situated in which of the following states? [M.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala
Solution:Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha temples in Kerala.

8. Which of the following is not a 'ghost-town'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Charkhari
Solution:A ghost town is a town that has been abandoned for a number of reason-natural calamities, drought, rumours, etc. In the given options-Kuldhara, Dhanushkodi, Lakhpat are 'Ghost Towns' but Charkhari is a town in Mahoba of Uttar Pradesh. Charkhari is also known as the "Kashmir of Budelkhand".

9. Consider the following pairs: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2015]

Places of PilgrimageLocation
1SrisailamNallamala Hills
2OmkareshwarSatmala Hills
3PushkarMahadeo Hills
Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:Srisailam is in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. The Shrine of Lord Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba Ammavari is picturesquely situated on the flat top of Nallamalai Hills. It comes in 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Omkareshwar is also one of 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh on an island called Mandhata in the Narmada River. Pushkar is also a religious place in Ajmer district on Aravalli Hills where the only temple of Lord Brahma is situated. Thus, only option (a) is the correct answer.

10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2017]

List-I (Grassland/Hill Station)List-II (Location/State)
A. Banni Grassland1. Uttarakhand
B. Bugyal Grassland2. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Khajjiar3. Gujarat
D. Pahalgam4. Himachal Pradesh

Code :

ABCD
(a)1324
(b)3142
(c)3124
(d)4213
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct matched is:
Grassland/Hill StationLocation/State
Banni GrasslandGujarat
Bugyal GrasslandUttarakhand
KhajjiarHimachal Pradesh
PahalgamJammu & Kashmir (U.T.)