Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Sawhchiar/Buhchiar is a Mizo delicacy made of various meats and ____
A)
Wheat
B)
Rice
C)
Maize
D)
Bread
Sawhchiar (also spelled Buhchiar) is a traditional Mizo rice dish cooked with various meats. The term refers to a meat-and-rice delicacy, so the correct completion is Rice. Wheat, maize, and bread are not the standard ingredient in this dish.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The chain of government accommodations provided all over the state of Mizoram to cater to tourists are known as
A)
Tourist Lodges
B)
Motels
C)
Hotels
D)
Floatels
In Mizoram, the government-run accommodations established across the state for tourists are commonly called Tourist Lodges. "Motels" and "hotels" are generic terms, while "floatels" are floating hotels and do not apply here. Hence, the correct answer is Tourist Lodges.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Travelling for the purpose of observing the cultural expressions of lifestyles of truly exotic people is known as__________
A)
Heritage tourism
B)
Cultural tourism
C)
Rural tourism
D)
Ethnic tourism
Ethnic tourism means travelling to observe and experience the culture, customs, traditions, and lifestyles of distinct or exotic ethnic groups. This matches the description in the question. Heritage tourism focuses on historical sites and monuments, cultural tourism is broader and includes arts and traditions in general, and rural tourism refers to tourism in villages/countryside rather than specifically observing ethnic lifestyles.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
_______ is the national apex body of the tourism industry. Founded on 13th January 1982 with just seven members, it has now over 4000 members from different segments of the tourism industry
A)
IATO
B)
TAAI
C)
ITTM
D)
TFCI
IATO stands for the Indian Association of Tour Operators. It is widely described as the national apex body of the tourism industry, and it was founded on 13 January 1982 with seven members. It now has over 4000 members from different segments of the tourism industry. The other options are not correct: TAAI is the Travel Agents Association of India, ITTM is an institute-related term, and TFCI is Tourism Finance Corporation of India.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Mizoram, a mountainous region became the ______ state of the Indian Union in February 1987
A)
Twenty first
B)
Twenty third
C)
Twenty fourth
D)
Twenty fifth
Mizoram became the 23rd state of the Indian Union on 20 February 1987. It was carved out of the Union Territory of Mizoram under the State of Mizoram Act, 1986. Therefore, the correct option is (b) Twenty third. The other options are incorrect because Mizoram was neither the 21st, 24th, nor 25th state.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Picnic spots have recently become a popular form of recreation in the state of Mizoram. One of the most well-known picnic spots is Mosia Resort. It is located at_________
A)
Lengte
B)
Lengpui
C)
Sihhmui
D)
Tuirial
Mosia Resort is a well-known picnic and recreational spot located in Lengpui, Mizoram. Lengpui is primarily known for housing the Lengpui Airport, the main airport serving Aizawl, but the surrounding areas also feature natural beauty and resorts like Mosia that attract tourists and locals for leisure activities. Lengte, Sihhmui, and Tuirial are other locations in Mizoram known for different landmarks or natural features, but they are not the location of the Mosia Resort.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Audio tourism, creative tourism, bookstore tourism, hobby tourism, educational tourism are all examples of______________
A)
Niche tourism
B)
Heritage tourism
C)
Modern tourism
D)
Adventure tourism
Audio tourism, creative tourism, bookstore tourism, hobby tourism, and educational tourism are specialized, interest-based forms of travel. Such narrowly targeted segments are collectively called niche tourism. Heritage tourism refers to travel focused on historical/cultural heritage, while modern tourism and adventure tourism are broader or different categories.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
In the past, this particular alcoholic drink or “zu” was brewed specifically for the consumption of male children in Mizoram once a year
A)
Zufang
B)
Rakzu
C)
Zupui
D)
Zulawm
In traditional Mizo culture, specific types of zu were prepared for particular occasions and groups. **Rakzu** refers to a special alcoholic drink brewed in the past for the consumption of male children once a year. The other options do not match this cultural usage: **Zufang** is not the correct term here, **Zupui** generally refers to a stronger/major kind of zu, and **Zulawm** means a pleasant or enjoyable drink rather than this specific traditional practice.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Fermented soyabean is a traditional Mizo delicacy used to flavour certain dishes or incorporated into chutneys. The Mizo name for fermented soyabean is
A)
Sa um
B)
Nghapih
C)
Bekang
D)
Nghathu
Fermented soyabean is known in Mizo cuisine as **Bekang**. It is a traditional fermented product used to add flavor to dishes and chutneys. The other options refer to different Mizo food items or terms, not fermented soyabean.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The Encyclopedia of Tourism was written by _________
A)
Jawaharlal Nehru
B)
V.L. Smith
C)
Charles R. Goeldner
D)
J. Jafari
The *Encyclopedia of Tourism* is associated with Jafar Jafari, who is a well-known tourism scholar and editor/author in tourism studies. Among the given options, **J. Jafari** is the correct answer. The other options are not the authors of this work: Jawaharlal Nehru was a political leader, V.L. Smith is known for tourism anthropology, and Charles R. Goeldner is known for tourism textbooks.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
_______ is the folk dance originating from Assam
A)
Manipuri
B)
Cheraw
C)
Bihu
D)
Kathak
Bihu is the well-known folk dance of Assam. It is associated with the Bihu festival and Assamese culture. Manipuri is from Manipur, Cheraw is a folk dance of Mizoram, and Kathak is a classical dance form rather than a folk dance from Assam.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
In order to be able to buy and consume alcohol from alcohol retail outlets, a resident of Mizoram must hold a valid ________________
A)
Inner Line Permit
B)
Alcohol License
C)
Liquor Permit/Card
D)
Alcohol Pass
In Mizoram, residents need a valid Liquor Permit/Card to buy and consume alcohol from licensed retail outlets. This is the required authorization under the state’s alcohol regulation system. The other options are incorrect: Inner Line Permit is for entry into protected tribal areas, Alcohol License is typically for vendors/sellers, and Alcohol Pass is not the standard resident permit used for purchase/consumption.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Champhai & Hnahlan Grape Winery Ltd. was established in 2007 and is the first winery in Mizoram. Their flagship wine brand is called____
A)
Cham wine
B)
Zawlaidi
C)
Zo wine
D)
Zu wine
Champhai & Hnahlan Grape Winery Ltd., established in 2007 as the first winery in Mizoram, is known for its flagship wine brand 'Zawlaidi'. The other options are not the commonly cited brand name of this winery.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
In order to be able to buy and consume alcohol from alcohol retail outlets, a tourist/non-resident of Mizoram must produce________
A)
Inner Line Permit
B)
Liquor Permit/Card
C)
Pan Card
D)
Voter’s ID
In Mizoram, tourists or non-residents who want to buy and consume alcohol from licensed retail outlets must produce a Liquor Permit/Card. An Inner Line Permit is for entry/regulation of travel, not for alcohol purchase. PAN Card and Voter’s ID are general identity documents and are not the required permit for alcohol retail purchase in this context.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Vantawng falls, Tuirihiau, Chawngchilhi Puk are some of the tourist attractions located around _________ area in Mizoram
A)
Khawbung
B)
Saitual
C)
Thenzawl
D)
Serchhip
Vantawng Falls, Tuirihiau, and Chawngchilhi Puk are all well-known tourist spots in the Thenzawl area of Mizoram. Thenzawl is a tourism hub in Serchhip district, and these attractions are commonly grouped around that area. The other options do not match this cluster of sites.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The most famous tourism circuit in India is the Golden Triangle which comprises of the following cities________
A)
Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Delhi
B)
Kolkata, Guwahati and Bhubaneshwar
C)
Delhi, Agra and Gurugram
D)
Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
The Golden Triangle tourism circuit in India is the well-known route connecting Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. It is famous for showcasing the cultural and historical heritage of North India, including monuments like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Jaipur's forts and palaces. The other options do not represent the standard Golden Triangle circuit.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
A spicy chilli pepper locally grown and known as “hmarcha te” or “vai hmarcha” is known internationally as ___________
A)
Jalapeno peppers
B)
Naga chillies
C)
Serrano chillies
D)
Birds eye chillies
In Mizo cuisine, the locally grown spicy chilli pepper called "hmarcha te" or "vai hmarcha" is commonly identified internationally as bird’s eye chillies. Jalapeno and serrano are larger Mexican chillies, while Naga chilli is a different, much larger and hotter variety mainly associated with Northeast India.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Traditional Mizo feasts featured the use of _________ instead of normal plates and cups
A)
Colocasia leaves and bamboo tubes
B)
Paper plates and cups
C)
Banana leaves and bamboo tubes
D)
Bamboo plates and cups
Traditional Mizo feasts commonly used banana leaves as plates and bamboo tubes as cups/drinking vessels instead of modern plates and cups. This matches Mizo customary dining practices. The other options are incorrect because paper plates are modern, and colocasia leaves are not the standard item associated with traditional Mizo feasts.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The method of shifting cultivation practiced predominantly in Mizoram is also known as__________ cultivation
A)
Jhumming
B)
Terrace
C)
Eco
D)
Subsistence
Shifting cultivation in Mizoram is commonly called Jhum cultivation, and the people of the region also use the term Jhumming. It involves clearing a patch of forest, cultivating it for a few years, and then shifting to another plot. Terrace cultivation is different, as it is done on stepped slopes, while eco and subsistence are not names of this farming method.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
In a typical traditional Mizo meal plan, the concept of sweet meats/dessert to end the meal on a sweet note is not practiced. Instead unsweetened black tea is served with ‘Kurtai’ for post prandial consumption. ‘Kurtai’ is also known as __________
A)
Jaggery
B)
Sugarcane
C)
Jalebi
D)
Toffee
In traditional Mizo meals, dessert or sweet meat is generally not a separate course. Instead, unsweetened black tea is taken after meals with Kurtai. Kurtai is the local name for jaggery. Therefore, option (a) is correct. The other options do not match the traditional Mizo term: sugarcane is the plant, jalebi is a sweet fried snack, and toffee is a modern confection.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The annual Anthurium Festival hosted by the Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram is held at ________
A)
Hmuifang village
B)
Tuirial village
C)
Reiek village
D)
None of the above
The annual Anthurium Festival organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram is held at Hmuifang village. Hence, option (a) is correct. Reiek is known for other tourism festivals/events, and Tuirial is not the venue for the Anthurium Festival.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
___________is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa
A)
The Orient Express
B)
The Deccan Odyssey
C)
Golden Chariot
D)
Palace on Wheels
The luxury tourist train that connects major tourist spots in Karnataka and Goa is the **Golden Chariot**. It is specifically associated with tourism routes in South India, especially Karnataka, and includes Goa in some itineraries. The other options are incorrect: **Orient Express** is a European train, **Deccan Odyssey** mainly covers Maharashtra and nearby regions, and **Palace on Wheels** operates in Rajasthan.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The longest river in Mizoram is_______
A)
Tuirial
B)
Chite
C)
Tlawng
D)
Chhimtuipui
Tlawng is the longest river in Mizoram. Chite is a much smaller river near Aizawl, Tuirial is shorter than Tlawng, and Chhimtuipui is a major river system in southern Mizoram but not the longest river in the state.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The ____________ passes through the heart of the state of Mizoram
A)
Tropic of Cancer
B)
Tropic of Capricorn
C)
Equator
D)
IST
Mizoram is crossed by the Tropic of Cancer, which passes through the state roughly through its central region. Hence, the correct option is (a). The Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator are far south of India, and IST (Indian Standard Time) is a time meridian, not a geographic line passing through Mizoram.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
__________ is the first 100% organic state in India
A)
Sikkim
B)
Assam
C)
Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Gujarat
Sikkim is the first 100% organic state in India. It was officially declared organic in 2016 after converting all its farmland to organic farming. The other options are incorrect because Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Gujarat were not declared fully organic states.
