Question 1

Which one of the following is an example of Historic Resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  aurora borealis
B)  coral reef
C)  wildlife sanctuary
D)  harappan civilization D

Question 2

The home-stay scheme for tourists was first introduced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  kerala government
B)  jammu and kashmir government
C)  gujarat government
D)  north-east tourism authority A

Question 3

It was established as 'Hailey National Park' in 1936 and was first renamed as 'Ramganga' in the mid-1950s, before the name was changed to another name in honor of a hunter and naturalist. Identify the current name.

Accepted Answer

A)  manas national park
B)  nagarhole national park
C)  jim corbett national park
D)  govind pashu vihar national park C

Question 4

How many are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites from India?

Accepted Answer

A)  33
B)  35
C)  37
D)  38

Question 5

Mahatma Gandhi founded and lived at an Ashram on the bank of river Sabarmati near the city of Ahmedabad when he was not travelling across India or in prison. It was known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  sabarmati ashram
B)  swaraj ashram
C)  harijan ashram
D)  satyagraha ashram

Question 6

Which among the following is a martial dance?

Accepted Answer

A)  kathakali
B)  bamboo dance in meghalaya
C)  chhau of mayurbhanj
D)  bhangra of punjab

Question 7

Khantumm Bamboo Dance is the dance form of which state of India?

Accepted Answer

A)  manipur
B)  nagaland
C)  mizoram
D)  sikkim

Question 8

Which one of the following is not a function of advertising?

Accepted Answer

A)  persuading customer
B)  informing customer
C)  reminding the customer for a repeat purchase
D)  understanding the buying capacity of customer

Question 9

Guruprab is one of the most important festivals of Sikh community, and celebrated in Nankanasaheb, the birth place of:

Accepted Answer

A)  guru arjun singh
B)  guru tej bahadur
C)  gurugovind singh
D)  guru nanak

Question 10

Kashmiri cuisine includes: i. Rogan Josh ii. Yakhni Lamb Curry iii. Aab Gosh iv. Sheermal

Accepted Answer

A)  i and ii only
B)  i, ii, iii only
C)  none of the above
D)  all the above

Question 11

Which among the following is not belongs to handicrafts of Tamil Nadu?

Accepted Answer

A)  kanchipuram sarees
B)  pattamadai mats
C)  kalamkari paintings
D)  chola bronzes of swami hills

Question 12

The customer pages of a company on "Facebook" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  viral marketing
B)  social media marketing
C)  network marketing
D)  referral marketing

Question 13

For which festival Mysore is famous for:

Accepted Answer

A)  kumb mela
B)  holi
C)  dussera
D)  navratri

Question 14

Haridwar is the best place for undertaking:

Accepted Answer

A)  farm tourism
B)  eco tourism
C)  historical tourism
D)  spiritual tourism

Question 15

Identify the art form which requires a special canvas made of fine gauze-like cloth which is fortified with tamarind paste, chalk powder and gum. After drying the canvas most intricate designs are drawn and coloured with natural dyes.

Accepted Answer

A)  warli painting
B)  patta chitra
C)  kalam
D)  madhubani painting

Question 16

Bibi Ka Maqbara is constructed by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb as a memorial to his first wife Rabia-Ul-Daurani aka Dilras Banu Begum in 1660. The tomb is located in_______

Accepted Answer

A)  agra
B)  delhi
C)  aurangabad
D)  kabul

Question 17

The UN specialised agency that catalogues and conserves sites of outstanding cultural and natural heritage importance is____________

Accepted Answer

A)  unicef
B)  unesco
C)  undp
D)  intach

Question 18

The boats with knots are constructed by using 'Anjili' wood. Traditionally these boats were used for transportation of merchandise. Which of the following is referred to in this statement ?

Accepted Answer

A)  gondola
B)  shikara
C)  kettuvallam
D)  raft

Question 19

'Soul of Incredible India' is a promotional tagline of which state of India?

Accepted Answer

A)  haryana
B)  madhya pradesh
C)  odissa
D)  uttar pradesh

Question 20

Identify the type of tourism has been promoted in Kumbalangi, Kochi in the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  adventure tourism
B)  amusement park
C)  beach tourism
D)  rural tourism

Exam 1: Indias Heritage, Culture and Tourism