Question 1

Which is the only drive -in beach in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Muzhuppilangad Beach is the only drive-in beach in Kerala, where you can drive along the 4 km long sandy shore, making it a unique experience in the state.

Question 2

Bharatha Natyam is the classical dance form of

Accepted Answer

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originates from Tamil Nadu, a state in the southern part of India.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Accepted Answer

Bakel Fort is not listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whereas the Taj Mahal, Western Ghats, and Red Fort are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a sub division of physical geography?

Accepted Answer

Tourism Geography is a subfield of human geography, not physical geography.

Question 5

An imaginary line drawn along the earth from North Pole to South Pole which divide the globe into Eastern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere is known as

Accepted Answer

The Prime Meridian is the imaginary line drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, not the Eastern and Southern Hemispheres as mentioned in the question. However, it's the closest option to what seems to be the intended question, which likely involved a mix-up between Eastern/Western and Northern/Southern divisions. The Equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, while lines of latitude and longitude are used for geographic coordinate systems, with longitude lines running from pole to pole.

Question 6

Scenery includes

Accepted Answer

Scenery encompasses all visible features of an area, including landforms like mountains and hills, water forms such as lakes and rivers, and vegetation like forests and gardens. Therefore, all the options listed contribute to the overall scenery of a place.

Question 7

Which branch of Geography deals with the study of inner water molecules?

Accepted Answer

Hydrology is the branch of geography that deals with the study of water on Earth, including its distribution, circulation, and properties, which encompasses the study of water molecules in various contexts.

Question 8

Monsoon Tourism is practiced in

Accepted Answer

Monsoon tourism is practiced during the monsoon season, which in many regions, including South Asia, typically spans from June to September. This is when tourists seek out destinations to enjoy the rainy weather, lush landscapes, and unique cultural experiences associated with the monsoon season.

Question 9

KTDC stands for

Accepted Answer

KTDC stands for Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, which is a public sector undertaking that conducts and regulates the tourism activities in the Indian state of Kerala.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a natural diversity?

Accepted Answer

Bakel Fort is a historical structure and not a natural diversity, unlike the other options which are natural landscapes or ecosystems.

Question 11

Nilgiri Mountain Railway is situated in

Accepted Answer

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is situated in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a part of the Mountain Railways of India, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Question 12

Eco-Tourism is a

Accepted Answer

Eco-Tourism is considered responsible tourism because it focuses on traveling to natural areas with the aim of conserving the environment, sustaining the well-being of the local people, and involving interpretation and education.

Question 13

Black Tourism is popularly known as

Accepted Answer

Dark Tourism is the correct term for tourism that involves traveling to places associated with death and tragedy.

Question 14

The branch of geography which deals with the study of infrastructural development in an area.

Accepted Answer

Development Geography is the branch that focuses on the standard of living and the quality of life of its human inhabitants, including the study of the location, distribution, and spatial organization of economic activities across the world. It often involves examining how developed and developing countries differ in terms of the structure of their economies, the policies they use to manage economic development, and the infrastructural development within their societies.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a National Park?

Accepted Answer

Parambikkulam is a wildlife sanctuary, not a national park.

Question 16

The word meaning of Geography is

Accepted Answer

The word "Geography" is derived from the Greek words "geo" (earth) and "graphia" (writing), which together mean "writings about the earth" or "description of the earth."

Question 17

Rock Climbing is a

Accepted Answer

Rock climbing is a land-based adventure tourism activity, as it involves climbing up, down, or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls on land.

Question 18

Theyyam is a

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

TGR is

Accepted Answer

TGR stands for "Terminal, Gate, and Ramp", which refers to the origin of a journey.

Question 20

Chathrapathy Sivaji Terminal is located in

Accepted Answer

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, is located in Mumbai. It is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Quiz 1: Beaches, Dance Forms, and Natural Sites