Maharashtra State Board Class 10 History Solutions Chapter 8 Tourism and History
(2) Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of ………………………...
(a) books
(b) plants
(c) mangoes
(d) forts
Answer:
(a) Books
(B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set.
(1) Matheran – Hill Station
(2) Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves
(3) Kolhapur – Pilgrim Centre
(4) Ajanta – World Heritage
Answer:
(2) Wrong Pair: Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves
(2) It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the historical heritage sites.
Answer:
India has rich natural and cultural heritage. In order to preserve the historical sites following precautionary measures should be taken.
Therefore, they should be preserved..
(2) Marco Polo
Answer:
(3) Agro-tourism
Answer:
Visit to agricultural centres and agricultural universities comes under agro-tourism.
(2) In what way tourism becomes a major source of their livelihood?
Answer:
In the following ways development takes place at local level because of tourism:
(3) What would you do to develop the surroundings of your village /town to help the growth of tourism?
Answer:
It is important to have an understanding of our surroundings. For that some ground work is essential.
(2) Describe any three types of tourism.
Answer:
Tourism has been classified into many types, three important types of them are:
(1) Historical Tourism:
Thus, this type of historical tourism is popular all around the world.
(2) Geographic Tourism:
Sea beaches, mountain ranges, valleys, snow-capped peaks, pristine jungles, sanctuaries, lakes formed because of meteor impact, waterfalls, form wealth of a nation. People enjoy nature and feel a natural attraction towards it. People around the world visit 8 such places out of curiosity or for leisure.
(3) International Tourism:
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Explain the need to preserve the heritage sites. What measures are required to achieve it? Discuss.
(b) The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased considerably because of ……………………...
(a) India’s first war of Independence
(b) India’s independence
(c) Economic liberalisation
(d) Good railway services
Answer:
(c) Economic liberalisation
(c) …………………….. used to arrange hiking tours in Maharashtra to explore the sights closely linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
(a) N.S. Incim dar
(b) Ranjit Desai
(c) Vishnubhcrt Godse
(d) Gopal Neelkanth Dandekar
Answer:
(d) Gopal Neelkanth Dandekar.
(d) In order to provide good’ amenities on the pilgrim routes like Chardham Yatras and Bara Jyotirlings …………………….. has spent from her personal funds.
(a) Queen Lakshmibcri
(b) Ahilyabai Holkar
(c) Nanasaheb Peshwa
(d) Vshunbhat Godse
Answer:
(b) Ahilyabai Holkar
(e) A visit to …………………….. at Nighoj in Maharashtra is geographic tourism.
(a) palace
(b) fort
(c) ranjankhalage
(d) temple
Answer:
(c) ranjankhalage
(f) …………………….. has conducted experiments of advanced technology in agriculture.
(a) Egypt
(b) Jordan
(c) Italy
(d) Israel
Answer:
(d) Israel
(g) Travelling to attend events like Maharashtra Kesari is known as ……………………..
(a) Geographic Tourism
(b) Health Tourism
(c) Agro Tourism
(d) Sports Tourism
Answer:
(d) Sports Tourism
(h) …………………….. successfully circumnavigated Europe.
(a) Marco Polo
(b) Thomas Cook
(c) Benjamin of Tudela
(d) Gerardus Mercator
Answer:
(b) Thomas Cook.
(1) Matheran | Hill Station |
(2) Tadoba | Rock-cut Caves |
(3) Kolhapur | Pilgrim Centre |
(4) Ajanta | World Heritage |
Wrong Pair: Tadoba – Rock-cut Caves
(2)
(1) First Cartographer who made world map | Thomas Cook | ||||||||||||||||||||
(2) First European discoverer | Benjamin of Tudela | ||||||||||||||||||||
(3) Italian traveller who introduced China to Europe | Marco Polo | ||||||||||||||||||||
(4) Traveller who travelled extensively in Islamic world | Ibn Batuta Answer: (3)
Answer: (4)
Answer: (5)
Answer:
Question 9
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Do as directed: (1)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(2)
(3)
Question 10
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Explain the concept: (1) Tourism:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(2) Religious Tourism: (3) Heritage Walk: (4) Cultural tourism:
Question 11
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Write short notes: (a) Benjamin of Tudela:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Hence, his accounts are authentic and are studied by scholars studying the medieval period. (b) Ibn Batuta: (c) Gerardus Mercator:
Question 12
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Explain the following statements with reasons: |
(a) Maza Pravas is an important source of history.
(4) Tourism can provide a source of livelihood.
Answer:
Question 13
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Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
the following questions in 20 – 25 words:
(a) Write about the work of Thomas Cook. Thus, his ventures opened the doors for the development of modem tourism. (b) What are the benefits of religious tourism? (c) Write information on the tourists places in Maharashtra.
(d) What is Sports Tourism?
Question 14
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Read the following passage and answer the following questions: (a) Complete the graphical presentation:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) What types of books are there in the Village of Books? (c) Why is Bhilar village known as Village of Books? Hence, the village is known as ‘Village of Books’.
Question 15
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Give elaborate answers to the following: |
(a) Explain the benefits of increasing tourism.
Tourism not only benefits an individual but also a country.
(b) Explain the purpose of tourism.
Answer:
Tourism has several purposes and inspiration behind it. They are as follows:
In short, the purpose of tourism differs from person to person. It is explored as per individual interest.
(c) What measures should be taken to conserve historical monuments?
Answer:
Historical monuments and ancient historical sources constitute our cultural heritage. The following measures should be taken to conserve them:
(d) Distinguish between Local tourism and International tourism.
Answer:
Local/Interstate Tourism | International Tourism |
1. Travelling within our country is local tourism. | 1. Crossing border and going overseas means international tourism. |
2. There is no need to seek the government’s permission or paperwork. | 2. Visa is required to travel to a foreign country. Visa is not granted unless we complete all paperwork. It is essential to keep documeñts with us. |
3. Local tourism is hassle-free as the land is known to us. | 3. Having no acquaintances with the people or land can create challenges. |
4. No need for currency exchange | 4. Currency exchange is required. |
5. We can make changes in the itinerary to suit our convenience. | 5. Fixed itinerary has to be followed. We cannot make any changes to it. |
6. Language, mostly, is not an obstacle. We can communicate in our mother tongue or in the national language. | 6. Language can be an obstacle. One should know the language of that country if one wants to interact with locals or at least be well versed in English. |
7. We can extend our stay if we desire to. | 7. Our stay in a foreign country cannot be extended. It has a fixed time duration as long as permission is granted. (e) What facilities should be made available to the tourists? (f) How would you behave with the tourists if you are the local person at a tourist site? (g) What kind of new occupations were introduced in the surroundings of your village/ town because of growing tourism? (h) What difference can be observed in the lifestyle of people in the surroundings of your village-town because of growing tourism? Memory Map
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