UGC NET- TOURISM & ADMINISTRATION - IMPORTANT QUESTIONS (MCQ)

1.      Which of the following best defines “Carrying Capacity” in tourism?
a) Maximum number of tourists an attraction can host without environmental damage
b) Total income generated from tourism activities
c) Number of tourists a destination aims to attract annually
d) Volume of tourism exports
Answer: a

2.      The “Grand Tour” is historically associated with:
a) Early mass tourism
b) Pilgrimage tourism
c) Travel for elite education in Europe
d) Industrial tourism
Answer: c

3.      Which organization publishes the annual World Tourism Barometer?
a) IATA
b) UNWTO
c) PATA
d) WTTC
Answer: b

4.      In Tourism Marketing, “Intangibility” refers to:
a) Tourism products cannot be stored
b) Tourism services vary from provider to provider
c) Tourism services cannot be touched or owned
d) Demand for tourism changes seasonally
Answer: c

5.      The 4A’s of tourism include all EXCEPT:
a) Attraction
b) Accessibility
c) Accommodation
d) Administration
Answer: d

6.      The main purpose of a DMO (Destination Management Organization) is:
a) Ticketing and reservations
b) Promotion and management of tourist destinations
c) Providing tour guide licenses
d) Regulating airline tariffs
Answer: b

7.      “Tourism Multiplier” refers to:
a) Increase in tourist arrivals due to promotions
b) Secondary economic benefits generated by tourist spending
c) Growth of hotels in a tourism region
d) Increase in employment in tourist areas
Answer: b

8.      Heritage tourism in India is primarily governed by which institution?
a) ASI
b) IRCTC
c) ITDC
d) ICCR
Answer: a

9.      Which type of tourism focuses on responsible travel that conserves environment and improves local well-being?
a) Adventure Tourism
b) Sustainable Tourism
c) Heritage Tourism
d) Business Tourism
Answer: b

10.  “Seasonality” in tourism refers to:
a) Price fluctuations throughout the year
b) Variation in tourist demand based on seasons
c) Availability of tourism resources
d) Government tourism policies
Answer: b

11.  The term “MICE Tourism” stands for:
a) Marketing, Information, Commerce, Events
b) Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions
c) Museums, Itinerary, Culture, Entertainment
d) Management, Innovation, Cost, Efficiency
Answer: b

12.  Which of the following is NOT a component of Tourism Product?
a) Attractions
b) Accessibility
c) Price elasticity
d) Amenities
Answer: c

13.  The “Butler’s Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC)” model includes which stage first?
a) Development
b) Exploration
c) Stagnation
d) Consolidation
Answer: b

14.  Which ministry manages tourism policy development in India?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Tourism
c) Ministry of External Affairs
d) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: b

15.  “Code of Conduct for Safe Tourism” in India focuses on:
a) Safety of domestic tour operators
b) Protection of women and children tourists
c) Guidelines for hotel hygiene
d) Aviation safety rules
Answer: b

16.  The term “Inbound Tourism” refers to:
a) Residents traveling within the country
b) Non-residents traveling into a country
c) Residents traveling abroad
d) Tourists traveling to multiple destinations
Answer: b

17.  Which of these is an example of push factors in tourism motivation?
a) Beaches
b) Cultural attractions
c) Escape from routine
d) Heritage sites
Answer: c

18.  Ecotourism is guided by principles laid out by:
a) UNEP
b) UNESCO
c) IUCN
d) WTO
Answer: c

19.  In hotel administration, “RevPAR” stands for:
a) Revenue Per Available Room
b) Revenue Per Annual Rate
c) Room Profit After Revenue
d) Rate Per Available Room
Answer: a

20.  Which of the following is a limitation of tourism forecasting?
a) Availability of statistical tools
b) Uncertainty due to political and environmental changes
c) Availability of multiple data sources
d) Government regulation
Answer: b