🌍 Maharashtra State Board – Std. IX

📘 Chapter 12 – Tourism

✅ Q.1 Identify the type of tourism from the statement.

(A) Hemant Kumar went to Mexico to learn about the architectural skills of the Mayan culture.
👉 Answer: Cultural Tourism

(B) Portuguese tourists had come to Goa to participate in the Goa Carnival.
👉 Answer: Cultural Tourism

(C) To seek treatment in a naturopathy centre, John and Amar went to Kerala.
👉 Answer: Medical Tourism

(D) Pundalikrao accomplished the Char Dham Yatra with his family.
👉 Answer: Religious Tourism

(E) Rameshwari from Pune went to enjoy the Hurda (roasted grain) party and learn about modern and traditional methods of agriculture.
👉 Answer: Agro-tourism

(F) The Sayyed family went to Ajmer Durgah.
👉 Answer: Religious Tourism

✅ Q.2 Match the columns identifying the correlation. Make a chain.

✔ Correct Matching:

Group ‘A’Group ‘B’Group ‘C’
(1) Tadoba(9) Chandrapur(10) Tiger
(2) Bird Sanctuary(4) Nannaj(7) Great Indian Bustard (Maaldhok)
(3) Sanjay Gandhi National Park(6) Mumbai(8) Kanheri Caves
(4) Taj Mahal(2) Agra(5) World Famous Wonder
(5) Ramoji Film City(7) Hyderabad(4) Film City
(6) Radhanagari(8) Kolhapur(9) Bison
(7) Bhimbetka(1) Madhya Pradesh(6) Ancient Cave Paintings
(8) Ancient Caves(5) Ellora(3) Kailash Caves
(9) Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary(10) Arunachal Pradesh(2) Butterflies
(10) Loktak(3) Manipur(1) Lake

✅ Q.3 Answer in brief.

1) Differentiate between Religious Tourism and Cultural Tourism.

Religious TourismCultural Tourism
(i) Religious tourism is related to visiting holy places according to one’s religious beliefs.(i) Cultural tourism focuses on exploring history, art, architecture, and traditions of a place.
(ii) It is based on faith and devotion.(ii) It is based on learning and experiencing different cultures.
(iii) Example: Mecca, Badrinath, Golden Temple.(iii) Example: Historical monuments, museums, heritage sites.

2) What are the objectives of tourism?

The objectives of tourism are:

  1. Tourism introduces people to the natural, social, and cultural environment of a region.
  2. It promotes economic development.
  3. It creates employment opportunities.
  4. It encourages social development and cultural exchange.

3) Explain the environmental effects of tourism.

Tourism has both positive and negative environmental effects.

(i) Increase in Pollution

Tourists sometimes throw plastic and waste materials carelessly, which pollutes the environment.

(ii) Habitat Loss

Construction of hotels and roads near natural areas may destroy wildlife habitats.

(iii) Depletion of Natural Resources

Tourism increases the use of water, electricity, and food, which may create shortages.

(iv) Deforestation

Forests are cut down for building resorts and tourism facilities.

4) What opportunities develop with the development of tourism?

  1. Employment opportunities increase in hotels, transport, and shops.
  2. Development of eco-tourism, agro-tourism, and medical tourism.
  3. Cultural exchange between people of different regions and countries.
  4. Development of rural and tribal areas.

5) Suggest measures after explaining the problems arising at tourist places.

Problems:

  • Pollution and littering
  • Damage to biodiversity
  • Safety issues

Measures:

  1. Strict laws against littering.
  2. Regular police patrolling in tourist areas.
  3. Awareness programmes about cleanliness.
  4. Regular environmental monitoring.

6) Explain with reasons the places of interest that can be developed as tourist centres in your district.

The following places can be developed as tourist centres:

  1. Waterfalls – Attractive for eco-tourism.
  2. Temples and historical monuments – Promote religious tourism.
  3. Parks and gardens – Provide recreation and scenic beauty.

These places attract tourists and increase income for local people.

7) Local people get employment due to tourism. Give reasons.

  1. Tourists require hotels, restaurants, and transport services.
  2. Jobs such as guides, shopkeepers, and drivers are created.
  3. Tourism increases business opportunities for local people.

Therefore, tourism helps in creating employment.

✅ Q.4 Make a notice board containing instructions for tourists at a tourist place.

📢 NOTICE FOR TOURISTS

🔹 Keep the surroundings clean.
🔹 Do not throw plastic or waste materials.
🔹 Respect local culture and traditions.
🔹 Do not harm wildlife or plants.
🔹 Follow safety rules.
🔹 Cooperate with local authorities.

“Cleanliness is the responsibility of everyone.”

✅ Q.5 Explain how relevant is the concept of “Atithi Devo Bhava” with respect to tourism.

  1. “Atithi Devo Bhava” means Guest is God.
  2. It is a campaign started by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
  3. It teaches citizens to treat tourists with respect and hospitality.
  4. It creates awareness about cleanliness and protection of heritage.
  5. It improves India’s image and increases tourism.
  6. This helps in economic development of the country.

✅ Q.6 Based on the Tourism Map of Maharashtra

(1) Make a list of places having hot springs. What are the reasons for these being located here?

Places with Hot Springs:

  • Vajreshwari
  • Kapeshwar
  • Unakeshwar
  • Linhavare
  • Unapdev

Reason: These hot springs are formed due to internal heat of the Earth and geological activities in these regions.

(2) At what places do you find the correlation between transportation routes and development of tourism?

Tourism is well developed in places with good transport facilities such as:

  • Mumbai
  • Beed
  • Aurangabad
  • Ahmednagar
  • Nashik

Good road, rail, and air connectivity helps in the development of tourism.

🌟 Final Note for Students

Tourism is an important sector that helps in economic growth, employment generation, and cultural exchange. However, it is our duty to protect the environment and respect our heritage while promoting tourism.

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