Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is a project that will first connect the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata with________
A)
Sittwe, Myanmar
B)
Chittagong, Bangladesh
C)
Lawngtlai, Mizoram
D)
Dabaka, Assam
The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is designed to connect the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata to Sittwe Port in Myanmar by sea, and then onward via river and road to Mizoram. Hence, the first link is Kolkata with Sittwe, Myanmar. The other options are incorrect because Chittagong is in Bangladesh, Lawngtlai is part of the onward land route in Mizoram, and Dabaka is unrelated to this project.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
To promote and propagate understanding of Indian art, both within and outside the Country, the Government of India established ______ at New Delhi on August 5, 1954
A)
The Sahitya Kala Parishad
B)
National School of Drama
C)
College of Art
D)
The Lalit Kala Akademi
The Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Art) was established by the Government of India at New Delhi on 5 August 1954 to promote and propagate understanding of Indian art within and outside the country.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- (a) Sahitya Kala Parishad: related to literature and performing arts at the state level, not the national art academy established in 1954.
- (b) National School of Drama: focuses on theatre and drama, established later.
- (c) College of Art: an educational institution, not the body created for nationwide promotion of Indian art in 1954.
So the correct answer is Lalit Kala Akademi.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
__________ is an international organization having membership of over 130 governments for the common purpose of promoting civil aviation on a global scale
A)
IASO
B)
IATA
C)
ICAO
D)
MIT ICAT
ICAO stands for the International Civil Aviation Organization. It is a UN specialized agency with membership of governments and its purpose is to promote civil aviation on a global scale and ensure safe, orderly international air transport. IATA is an airline trade association, not a government-membership intergovernmental organization. IASO and MIT ICAT are incorrect/nonstandard here.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
A train which provides healthcare facilities popularly known as “Hospital on Wheels” is called____________
A)
Lifeline Express
B)
Health Express
C)
Mediline Express
D)
Ayush Express
The train popularly known as the “Hospital on Wheels” is the **Lifeline Express**. It is a mobile hospital train in India that provides medical treatment and healthcare services in remote areas. The other options are not the commonly used official/popular names for this facility.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Thalfavang Kut is an annual three days festival organized by Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram. This is held at which location?
A)
Tuirial village
B)
Reiek village
C)
Falkawn village
D)
None of these
Thalfavang Kut is a tourism festival organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram, and it is held at Reiek village. Tuirial and Falkawn are not the venue for this festival, so option (b) is correct.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
A guest who comes to the hotel without prior reservation for a guest room is called a___________
A)
Unplanned guest
B)
Company guest
C)
Dumb waiter
D)
Walk in
A guest who arrives at a hotel without any prior reservation is called a 'walk-in' guest. 'Company guest' refers to a guest sponsored by a company, while 'dumb waiter' is a small service lift for food or dishes. 'Unplanned guest' is not the standard hotel-management term.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The United Nations has designated 2017 the International Year of ____
A)
Children education
B)
Pulses
C)
Small Island Developing States
D)
Sustainable Tourism for Development
The UN General Assembly designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This was intended to highlight tourism’s role in economic growth, social inclusion, environmental protection, and cultural understanding. The other options refer to different UN observances or are not the 2017 designation.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
_________ can be defined as the sum of the physical and psychological satisfaction it provides to tourists during their travel en route to their destination
A)
Tourism supply chain
B)
Tourism product
C)
Tourism policy
D)
Tourism sector
The statement defines the total satisfaction a tourist gets from the travel experience, including both physical and psychological benefits. This is the standard definition of a tourism product.
- Tourism product: It is the sum of all tangible and intangible elements experienced by the tourist, including transport, accommodation, attractions, and overall satisfaction.
- Tourism supply chain: Refers to the network of suppliers and services, not the product itself.
- Tourism policy: Means government rules and guidelines for tourism development.
- Tourism sector: Refers to the whole industry, not the specific satisfaction-based definition.
So, the correct answer is tourism product.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Which festival is celebrated in the state of Mizoram at the annual initiation of jhum cultivation during the month of March?
A)
Chapchar Kut
B)
Pawl Kut
C)
Anthurium festival
D)
Mim Kut
Chapchar Kut is the spring festival of Mizoram, celebrated in March at the time of the annual initiation of jhum (slash-and-burn) cultivation after the jungle is cleared and before cultivation begins. Pawl Kut is the post-harvest festival, Mim Kut is associated with the maize harvest, and the Anthurium Festival is a flower festival, not the traditional jhum-related festival.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Choose the odd one out from the following tourist accommodation facilities in Aizawl, Mizoram
A)
Hotel Floria
B)
Tourist Lodge
C)
Hotel Regency
D)
Hotel Arini
Hotel Floria, Tourist Lodge, and Hotel Regency are known tourist accommodation facilities in Aizawl. Hotel Arini is the odd one out because it is not listed among the standard tourist accommodation facilities in Aizawl in this context.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
_________ defines the objectives of tourism development in India and the primary strategy for its development
A)
The National Action Plan for Tourism (1992)
B)
The Tourism Act of 1990
C)
The National Policy on Tourism Affairs (1996)
D)
The National Tourism Policy of 1994
The statement refers to India’s National Tourism Policy, 1994, which laid down the objectives of tourism development in India and the broad strategy for achieving them. The other options are not the standard policy document associated with defining national tourism objectives and strategy: the Tourism Act of 1990 is not the relevant policy framework, and the named action plan/policy titles in options (a) and (c) are not the official document cited in this context.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Dark tourism involves
A)
Travelling to the heart of Africa
B)
Travelling to the South Pole
C)
Travelling to locations associated with death and suffering
D)
Travelling to uncharted territories
Dark tourism refers to visiting places linked with death, tragedy, disaster, or suffering, such as battlefields, memorials, cemeteries, disaster sites, and concentration camps. Therefore, option (c) is correct. Options (a), (b), and (d) describe other kinds of travel but do not define dark tourism.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The popular Anthurium Festival that is held annually in the state of Mizoram was initiated in the year__________
A)
2006
B)
2010
C)
2008
D)
2007
The Anthurium Festival in Mizoram was initiated in 2006. This annual festival was started to promote tourism and showcase the state's flower cultivation and cultural heritage. Hence, option (a) is correct. The other years listed do not match the reported inception year.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Jet Airways is a major Indian international full-service airline based in Mumbai. In July 2017, it was the second-largest airline in India with an 18.2% passenger market share. The founder of Jet Airways is _______
A)
Jehangir Wadia
B)
Naresh Goyal
C)
Ratan Tata
D)
Ajay Singh
Jet Airways was founded by Naresh Goyal in 1992. Jehangir Wadia is associated with GoAir, Ratan Tata is linked with the Tata Group, and Ajay Singh is the founder/chairman of SpiceJet, so they are not correct.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Catering services is a relatively new phenomenon that is a growing sub-section of the food & beverage service scene in Aizawl, Mizoram. The caterers charge on a per head/plate basis. The current rate for a non-vegetarian catered meal per head/plate consisting typically of two varieties of non-vegetarian fare, rice, dal, vegetables etc is _______
A)
Rs. 350/-
B)
Rs 150/-
C)
Rs. 250/-
D)
Rs. 300/-
In Aizawl’s local catering market, the commonly cited rate for a non-vegetarian catered meal per head/plate (usually including two non-veg items, rice, dal, vegetables, etc.) is Rs. 250/-. Therefore, option (c) is correct. The other amounts are either too low or too high for the standard rate described in the question.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The Mizo traditional method of preserving various types of meats and vegetables is by hanging them over the hearth/traditional stoves in the kitchen. This method of air drying is called smoking or ______
A)
Pho ro
B)
Um
C)
Rep
D)
Bai
In Mizo cuisine, the traditional method of preserving meat and vegetables by hanging them over the hearth/traditional stove is called smoking or 'pho ro'.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- Um: refers to a Mizo cooking method, not smoking/preservation.
- Rep: not the term used for this air-drying/smoking preservation method.
- Bai: a well-known Mizo dish, usually a boiled vegetable preparation, not a preservation method.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., operating under the trade name _______, is an Indian online transportation network company. It was founded as an online cab/taxi aggregator headquartered at first in Mumbai.
A)
Meru
B)
Uber
C)
Go Taxi
D)
Ola
ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is the company behind the trade name Ola (formerly Ola Cabs), an Indian online transportation network company. It was founded as an online cab/taxi aggregator and was first headquartered in Mumbai. The other options are incorrect because Meru is a different taxi service, Uber is a separate international company, and Go Taxi is not the company referred to here.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Which hotel restaurant located in Aizawl, Mizoram utilizes and displays traditional woven cloth/ handloom of the indigenous people of Mizoram?
A)
Hotel Ritz
B)
Hotel Regency
C)
The Grand Hotel
D)
Hotel Floria
Hotel Regency in Aizawl is well-known for its commitment to promoting Mizo culture and heritage. The hotel's restaurant and interior design specifically incorporate traditional Mizo handloom and woven cloths (Puan), showcasing the indigenous textile arts of Mizoram to both local and international guests. This integration serves as a cultural display, aligning with the state's tourism goals of promoting indigenous crafts. While other hotels in Aizawl provide luxury services, Hotel Regency is specifically recognized in tourism and hospitality contexts for this cultural integration.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
HACCP Certification in hotels stands for
A)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
B)
Hazard Analysis and Crucial Control Points
C)
Health Analysis and Critical Control Points
D)
Health Analysis and Crucial Control Points
HACCP is the internationally recognized food safety management system acronym for "Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points." It is used in hotels and food service establishments to identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards. The other options are incorrect because "Crucial" is not part of the acronym, and HACCP does not stand for "Health Analysis."
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
“God’s Own Country”, is a tourism marketing slogan for which Indian state?
A)
Kerala
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Karnataka
D)
Meghalaya
“God’s Own Country” is the well-known tourism marketing slogan of Kerala, used by Kerala Tourism to promote the state. The other options are not associated with this slogan.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
It was only after the _____ Five Year Plan Commission; tourism was accorded the status of an Industry, thereby encouraging private investments in this sector in India.
A)
First
B)
Fifth
C)
Sixth
D)
Seventh
Tourism in India was accorded the status of an industry during the Sixth Five Year Plan period, which helped encourage private sector investment in tourism infrastructure and services. Hence, the correct answer is Sixth. The First and Fifth Plans did not accord this status, and the Seventh Plan came later, after this recognition had already been given.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
________ is the state animal of Mizoram
A)
Saphai
B)
Saza
C)
Samak
D)
Sanghal
The state animal of Mizoram is the Mithun, locally called 'Saza'. Among the options, 'Saza' is the correct Mizoram state symbol name. 'Saphai' and 'Samak' are not the state animal, and 'Sanghal' refers to a deer, not Mizoram's state animal.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
Mizoram State Museum is located in the center of the capital city of Aizawl at __________ locality
A)
Tuikhuahtlang
B)
Khatla
C)
Dawrpui
D)
Zarkawt
Mizoram State Museum is located at Zarkawt locality in the center of Aizawl. The other localities listed are not the museum’s location.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
A popular recreation park in Aizawl, Mizoram that has a futsal arena is__________
A)
Lalat Park
B)
Falkland Park
C)
Infinite Ainawn Park
D)
Coconut Grove
Falkland Park is a popular recreation park in Aizawl, Mizoram and is known for having a futsal arena. The other options are not the commonly cited park associated with a futsal facility in Aizawl.
Tourist Officer • 2017 • Technical Paper-II
The State Guest House run by the state Government of Mizoram was previously a private owned hotel property called__________
A)
Hotel Moonlight
B)
Hotel Twilight
C)
Hotel 6 Mile
D)
Hotel Rajdoot
The State Guest House in Mizoram was earlier a privately owned hotel property known as Hotel Moonlight. Hence option (a) is correct. The other options do not match the known previous name of the property.
