Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
This effect is associated with adoption of culture and lifestyle by local people due to the socio-economic development of tourism.
A)
Displacement effect
B)
Ripple effect
C)
Demonstration effect
D)
Secondary effect
Option C is correct: Demonstration effect.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
Who introduced the concept of “eTourism” through extensive academic research?
A)
Philip Kotler
B)
Dimitrios Buhalis
C)
Peter Drucker
D)
Abraham Maslow
Option B is correct: Dimitrios Buhalis.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
The core objective of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative is to:
A)
To provide financial aid to families below the poverty line for travel
B)
To attract foreign tourists to India
C)
To promote travel and tourism among Indian citizens to explore their own country
D)
To promote travel and tourism among Indian citizens to explore foreign countries
Option C is correct: To promote travel and tourism among Indian citizens to explore their own country.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
In which year International Tourism Mart (ITM) was launched to showcase the tourism potential of the eight North Eastern states?
A)
2011
B)
2012
C)
2013
D)
2014
The International Tourism Mart (ITM) was launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, specifically to promote and showcase the tourism potential of the eight North Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura). The primary objective of the ITM was to create a platform where stakeholders from the North East could interact with international tour operators, travel agents, and investors to increase the visibility of the region as a premier tourist destination. Therefore, option (b) 2012 is the correct answer, while 2011, 2013, and 2014 are incorrect dates regarding the launch of this specific initiative.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
What is the official name of the specialized visa introduced for foreign tourists to focus on traditional healthcare systems such as Ayurveda and Yoga?
A)
Medical M-visa
B)
Ayush Visa
C)
Tourist E-Visa
D)
Wellness Entry Pass
Option B is correct: Ayush Visa.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
In 2025, Travel & Tourism’s contribution to global GDP total is:
A)
US$11.6 trillion
B)
US$10.6 trillion
C)
US$21.6 trillion
D)
US$14.6 trillion
Option A is correct: US$11.6 trillion.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
The government of Mizoram is dedicated to promoting eco-friendly industries and ensuring strict compliance with environmental regulations under the scheme of :
A)
Green investment
B)
Blue Investment
C)
Golden Investment
D)
Silver Investment
In the context of industrial policies and sustainable development, 'Green Investment' refers to the allocation of capital toward projects and industries that have a positive impact on the environment, such as renewable energy, waste management, and eco-friendly manufacturing. The Government of Mizoram, given its fragile hilly terrain and rich biodiversity, prioritizes 'Green' initiatives to ensure that industrialization does not lead to deforestation or pollution.
- Option (a) Green Investment: Correct. It specifically targets eco-friendly industries and environmental compliance.
- Option (b) Blue Investment: Typically refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth (Blue Economy), which is not applicable to the landlocked state of Mizoram.
- Option (c) Golden Investment: Not a standard term for environmental regulation schemes.
- Option (d) Silver Investment: Usually refers to investments targeting the elderly population (Silver Economy) or specific precious metal investments, not eco-friendly industrialization.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
The primary tourism significance of Loktak Lake in Manipur is:
A)
It is the highest altitude lake in the region
B)
It contains unique floating biomass called phumdis
C)
It has the longest suspended bridge in India
D)
It is an ancient crater lake formed by a meteorite
Loktak Lake, located in Manipur, is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is world-renowned for its unique ecosystem. The primary tourism and ecological significance of the lake is the presence of 'phumdis'—heterogeneous masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter that float on the water's surface. These phumdis support the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park and the last natural habitat of the endangered Sangai (brow-antlered deer).
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a) is incorrect: Loktak is not the highest altitude lake; several lakes in the Himalayas or higher reaches of Arunachal Pradesh/Sikkim are higher.
- Option (c) is incorrect: Loktak Lake is not characterized by the longest suspended bridge in India.
- Option (d) is incorrect: Loktak is a freshwater lake formed by tectonic activity and river deposits, not a crater lake formed by a meteorite.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
How does tourism impact a country’s economy through the multiplier effect?
A)
By directly influencing only the tourism industry
B)
By impacting only the primary sectors like agriculture
C)
By impacting multiple industries
D)
By impacting only the hospitality industry
Option C is correct: By impacting multiple industries.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
Saudi has introduced _________a new digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications with travel bookings to simplify the visitor journey.
A)
Package Visa,
B)
Passenger Visa
C)
Priority Visa
D)
Preferred Visa
Option A is correct: Package Visa,.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-III
According to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India is ranked _____________ among 119 countries.
A)
28th
B)
39th
C)
42nd
D)
19th
Option B is correct: 39th.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
India’s first online travel portal which revolutionized travel planning with user-friendly platforms and launched in the year 2005 was:
A)
Yatra.com
B)
MakeMyTrip.com
C)
Booking.com
D)
Expedia
Option B is correct: MakeMyTrip.com.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
ITDC is a Public Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of the :
A)
Ministry of Culture
B)
Ministry of Civil Aviation
C)
Ministry of Tourism
D)
Ministry of External Affairs
Option C is correct: Ministry of Tourism.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
_______________ is considered to be the most critical stakeholder in a decentralized tourism planning model.
A)
International travel agencies
B)
International airlines
C)
Local community
D)
Central authority
Option C is correct: Local community.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
What is the primary function of a destination brand?
A)
To dictate hotel room pricing
B)
To reduce the number of competitors
C)
To differentiate the location from rival destinations & create a memorable identity
D)
To regulate local transportation systems
Option C is correct: To differentiate the location from rival destinations & create a memorable identity.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Who was the Founder President of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI)?
A)
Jehangir R. D. Tata
B)
Inder Sharma
C)
Subhash Goyel
D)
Rajiv Kohli
Option A is correct: Jehangir R. D. Tata.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
National-level tourism planning mainly focuses on:
A)
Design of individual attractions
B)
Tourist behaviour only
C)
Hotel room decoration
D)
Overall tourism policy, infrastructure, and development strategies
Option D is correct: Overall tourism policy, infrastructure, and development strategies.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Who is widely known as the “Father of the Travel Agency Business”?
A)
Thomas Cook
B)
Henry Wells
C)
Thomas Bennett
D)
Richard Cox
Option A is correct: Thomas Cook.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The Online travel agency (OTA) that aggregates and resells travel products.
A)
Web based marketplace
B)
Offline marketplace
C)
Wholesale marketplace
D)
Restricted marketplace
Option A is correct: Web based marketplace.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in:
A)
2005
B)
2010
C)
2015
D)
2020
Option C is correct: 2015.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Which is the correct flow of process of tourism marketing?
A)
Satisfaction, Service offers, Need, Drive, Want, Demand, Exchange, Feedback.
B)
Need, Satisfaction, Service offers, Drive, Want, Demand, Exchange, Feedback.
C)
Want, Demand Exchange, Feedback, Service offers, Drive, Need, Satisfaction.
D)
Need, Drive, Want, Demand, Satisfaction, Service offers, Exchange, Feedback.
Option D is correct: Need, Drive, Want, Demand, Satisfaction, Service offers, Exchange, Feedback..
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
A tourism master plan is generally considered as a:
A)
Short-term operational document
B)
Tourism advertising plan
C)
Hotel management plan
D)
Long-term strategic framework for destination development
Option D is correct: Long-term strategic framework for destination development.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
Consider the following statements about the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) :
i) It is an apex body which unifies five regional hospitality associations.
ii) It was founded in 1955 by the legendary hotelier Rai Bahadur M.S Oberoi and other industry pioneers.
iii) It is headquartered in New Delhi and connects the hospitality sector with government ministries and international bodies.
A)
i & ii only
B)
ii & iii only
C)
i & iii only
D)
i only
Option C is correct: i & iii only.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
During which Five Year Plan did the Government of India launch the globally renowned “Incredible India” marketing campaign to boost foreign tourist arrivals?
A)
Eighth Five Year Plan
B)
Ninth Five Year Plan
C)
Tenth Five Year Plan
D)
Eleventh Five Year Plan
Option C is correct: Tenth Five Year Plan.
Tourist Officer • 2026 • Technical Subject Paper-II
The Department of Tourism, Mizoram was established on:
A)
March 9, 1987
B)
January 18, 1987
C)
April 24, 1987
D)
December 1, 1987
The Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram, was formally established on January 18, 1987. This occurred shortly before Mizoram attained full statehood on February 20, 1987. The department was created to promote the state's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and eco-tourism potential to attract domestic and international visitors. Option (a) March 9, 1987, Option (c) April 24, 1987, and Option (d) December 1, 1987, are incorrect dates and do not correspond to the official establishment of the Tourism Department.
