Assignment

TS-1: FOUNDATION COURSE IN TOURISM

(TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT)

Course Code: TS-1

Total Marks: 100 Assignment Code: TS-1/TMA/2011-12

Note: This TMA consists of two parts.

Part I consists of two questions out of which you have to attempt any one. The question carries 25 marks

and should be answered in about 700 words.

Part II consists of eight questions. Attempt any five in about 500 words each. Each question carries 15

marks.

Send your TMA to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

PART – I

1.) What do you understand by tourism? Examine the purposes of tourism. 25

OR

2.) How can India’s biodiversity be used as a tourist attraction? Explain. 25

PART – II

1.) How do you generate information in tourism? Mention the impact of information

technology in this regard. 15

2.) What role can the local bodies and officials play in tourism development? 15

3) Describe the main features of the performing arts of any region in India. 15

4) Discuss how a tour operator packages tours. 15

5) Discuss the linkages amongst the various components of tourism industry. 15

6) What are the threats and obstacles to tourism in India? 15

7) Write brief note on the following: (7 ½ + 7 ½) 15

a) Informal services in tourisrn

b) Tourism Regulations



8) How does seasonality affect tourism business at destinations? Answer with examples. 15