Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU TS1 Foundation Course in Tourism June 2002

TOURISM STUDIES
(C.T.S., D.T.S., B.T.S. Ist YEAR, M.T.M.CAT.-2)
Term-End Examination

June, 2002

TS-01 : FOUNDATION COURSE IN TOURISM

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. Define tourism. What do you understand by tourism system ? (20)

2. Write an essay on travel agency operations. (20)

3. Discuss the importance of seasonality for a destination. (20)

4. Discuss the characteristics of a good travel writer. (20)

5. How is history used in tourism ? Give examples. (20)

6. Discuss the skills required by a tourist guide. (20)

7. Discuss the role of local bodies in tourism development. (20)

8. Discuss the threats and obstacles to tourism. (20)

9. Write about 300 words each an an two of the following : (20)
(i) Social impacts of tourism
(ii) Tourism regulations
(iii) Performing arts.

10. Discuss the role of media in tourism promotion. (20)