| ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF COMMERCE (AUTONOMOUS) | ||
| END SEMESER EXAMINATION – MARCH/APRIL 2016 | ||
| B.COM(T.T.) – II SEMESTER | ||
| C2 15 AR 204 : GEOGRAPHY IN TRAVEL PLANNING | ||
| Duration: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100 | ||
| SECTION – A | ||
| I) | Answer ALL the questions. Each carries 2 marks. (10×2=20) | |
| 1. | What is Jet Lag? | |
| 2. | Expand the following IATA codes – IN, PAR, NYC and KUL. | |
| 3. | Differentiate between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers. | |
| 4. | Highlight the importance of GMT and IST? | |
| 5. | Name any 4 beaches of the world with location. | |
| 6. | Where are the following located? The Ferrari World, Victoria Falls, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and Amazon Forest. | |
| 7. | Which of the following EU countries does not participate in the euro? Sweden, Luxembourge, Nertherlands, France. Name its Currency. | |
| 8. | What would be the local time in Zurich, Switzerland when it is 2.00 a.m in Chicago, Illinois? (GMT (-)6 hrs) | |
| 9. | List the Top 5 Airports of the World. | |
| 10. | What is an Open Jaw? Give Example. | |
| SECTION – B | ||
| II) | Answer any FOUR questions. Each carries 5 marks. (4×5=20) | |
| 11. | What are the main geographical features which attact travellers to them. | |
| 12. | Write short notes on the cold deserts of the world. | |
| 13. | The Latitudes and Longitudes helps to identify the countries, states and cities locations – Explain. | |
| 14. | India is considered to be a major destination for “Buddhist Pilgrimage”.Give reasons and also name the major Buddhist centres in India. | |
| 15. | Describe some of the important places in the East Coast of USA with special reference to New York City. | |
| 16. | Briefly discuss some of the Mountain ranges of the world. | |
| SECTION – C | ||
| III) | Answer any THREE questions. Each carries 15 marks. (3×15=45) | |
| 17. | Explain the various geographical features of India. Discuss how these have influenced tourism development. | |
| 18. | Describe some of the important places of tourist interest in each of the following countries: Singapore, United Arab Emirates, England and Australia | |
| 19. | Karnataka – “One State Many Worlds”- Explain the role of KSTDC in promoting tourism in Karnataka.Justify the punchline.
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| 20. | India is home to large no. of species, birds and mammals. Explain the main wildlife sanctuaries in South India. | |
| 21. | Define an Itinerary. Describe the main steps one needs to observe while planning an itinerary. What are the various guidelines which are helpful in preparing an itinerary? | |
| SECTION – D | ||
| IV) | Case Study – Compulsory question. (1×15=15) | |
| 22. | (i) In the Map provided Plot the following:
a) Countries – Finland, Indonesia ,South Africa, Kazakhstan b) Lakes and seas – Persian Gulf, Black Sea ,Hudson Bay, Lake Victoria c) Cities – Cairo, Guangzhou, Jakarta, New York d) Mountain Ranges – Rocky Mountains and the Ural Mountains
(ii) European countries welcome more than 480 million international visitors per year, more than half of the global market, and 7 of the 10 most visited countries are European nations. A well preserved cultural heritage, open borders and efficient infrastructure makes visiting Europe a life time experience.
If you were to travel this summer to Europe , what would be your itinerary for 6N/7 Days making your holiday a fulfilling experience.(Plot the same in the map provided)
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