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Where did the French established their first factory in India?

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  1. Surat

  2. Masaulipatam

  3. Pulicat

  4. Cochin

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 In 1664 the French East India Company was formed to trade with India. They established their first factory at Surat in 1668, and in 1669, they built another factory at Masaulipatam.

Which of the following statement is not correct?

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  1. Anglo-Dutch Treaty was signed in $1814$ AD

  2. The Dutch, during their stay in India, tried their hands on the minting of coinages

  3. The Dutch, minted coins with an image of Lord Venkateswara, (God Vishnu)

  4. All of the above are wrong

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Correct Option: D

Indian tourism promotes ________.

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  1. National integration

  2. Rural backwardness

  3. Economic disparity

  4. Localization of industries

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tourism promotes national integration, provides support to local handicrafts and cultural pursuits. It also helps in the development of international understanding about our culture and heritage. 

'Palace on Wheels' is ______________.

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  1. Suburban rail service

  2. Multi-axle Volvo bus service

  3. Luxury aircraft

  4. Luxury train catering mainly to foreign tourists

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The Palace on Wheels was started on 26 January 1982. The concept of the Palace on Wheels was derived from the royal background of the coaches, which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states.

Which of the following is/are the example of domestic tourism?

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  1. Person from Maharashtra going to Kanyakumari

  2. Person from Nagpur going to Aurangabad

  3. Person from Delhi going to Kerala

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tourism within the limits of a country is called domestic tourism. For example, a person from Maharashtra going to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu for tourism, a person from Nagpur visiting Ellora Caves in Aurangabad etc.

What is domestic tourism?

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  1. Tourism within the limits of a country

  2. Tourism outside the country boundaries

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tourism within the limits of a country is called domestic tourism. For example, a person from Maharashtra going to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu for tourism, a person from Nagpur visiting Ellora Caves in Aurangabad etc.

What is international tourism?

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  1. Crossing country's boundary and visiting some other country

  2. Tourism within the limit of a country

  3. Tourism within the limit of city

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crossing country's boundaries and visiting some other country for tourism is called international tourism. For example, an Indian going to Switzerland for tourism, an American coming to India for tourism etc.

Which type of pollution is found in urban areas?

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  1. Air Pollution

  2. Noise pollution

  3. Water pollution

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution is a major problem in the cities. It has adverse effects on urban like. Air pollution, noise pollution and water pollution are clearly visible in urban areas. Increase in the development of the city, increase in transportation and industries and breaking of laws makes pollution a big problem As city grow, pollution also increase.

Where MTDC has started a 'scuba diving' training centre?

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  1. Mumbai

  2. Tarkarli

  3. Alibaug

  4. Mahad

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has implemented many programmes. it has provided guest houses, water sports, tourist houses near coastal areas, etc. MTDC has started a scuba diving training centre in Tarkali.

Which of the following is/are includes in ecotourism?

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  1. Taking precautions of not throwing litter at tourist sites

  2. Avoiding noise pollution

  3. Not hurting trees and birds and animals in the forest

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If tourism is developed by considering that while touring a place, the environment should not be degraded or damaged by tourists, then it is called ecotourism. Following are includes in ecotourism:-

  • Taking precautions of not throwing litter at tourist sites
  • Avoiding noise pollution
  • Not hurting trees and birds and animals in the forest