Get complete and accurate DAV Class 4 SST Chapter 10 Question Answer Travel and Tours solutions based on the DAV CMC textbook We and Our World. Learn about Kerala’s backwaters, types of tourism (Adventure, Wildlife, Pilgrimage), travel packages, and tourist safety.
A. Tick (✓) the correct option
1. _______ is known as God’s Own Country.
(a) Odisha
(b) Kerala
(c) Manipur
Answer: (b) Kerala
Reason: Kerala is world-renowned for its backwaters, green palm groves, and rich heritage, earning the name ‘God’s Own Country’.
2. A travel package does not include—
(a) Fare
(b) Shopping
(c) Sightseeing
Answer: (b) Shopping
Reason: Tour packages cover transportation fares, hotel stays, and sightseeing, but personal shopping expenses are borne by the traveler.
3. The highest mountain peak of South India is—
(a) Anai Mudi
(b) Nilgiri
(c) Himalayas
Answer: (a) Anai Mudi
Reason: Anai Mudi (2,695 m), located in Kerala’s Western Ghats, is the highest mountain peak in Peninsular South India.
4. Kerala is well-known for—
(a) Monuments
(b) Backwaters
(c) Butterflies
Answer: (b) Backwaters
Reason: The peaceful interconnected network of lagoons and canals called backwaters is Kerala’s prime tourist attraction.
5. Trekking is popular in—
(a) Ladakh
(b) Mumbai
(c) Delhi
Answer: (a) Ladakh
Reason: Ladakh’s high-altitude rugged mountain trails make it a premier destination for adventurous trekkers worldwide.
B. Fill in the blanks
Help Box: water, plastic, brochures, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir
1. Vikas’s mother and sister studied the brochures.
2. Skiing is popular in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Periyar Tiger Reserve is in Kerala.
4. Credit cards are known as plastic money.
5. Adventure tourism involves water rafting.
C. Match the following
| Column A | Column B (Correct Match) |
|---|---|
| 1. Backwaters | (b) Houseboats |
| 2. Tiger | (d) Endangered Species |
| 3. Vaishno Devi | (e) Pilgrimage tourism |
| 4. Skiing | (c) Adventure tourism |
| 5. Kathakali | (a) Dance form |
D. Answer the following questions
Question 1: Describe Marwah family’s trip to the God’s own country.
Answer: The Marwah family booked a tour package to Kerala. They stayed on a peaceful wooden houseboat in the backwaters of Kumarakom, visited tea and spice gardens, explored the Periyar Tiger Reserve to view wild fauna, and enjoyed watching a captivating Kathakali dance recital.
Question 2: How is Adventure tourism different from Pilgrimage tourism?
Answer: Below is a comparison:
| Tourism Type | Main Purpose | Examples in India |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Tourism | Participating in challenging outdoor sports like river rafting, trekking, and skiing. | Ladakh, Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Gulmarg, Manali. |
| Pilgrimage Tourism | Visiting sacred religious shrines, holy rivers, and historic temples for faith and prayers. | Vaishno Devi, Tirupati, Golden Temple (Amritsar), Haridwar. |
Question 3: How does a ‘travel-package’ make journey stress free?
Answer: A travel package arranges transport tickets, comfortable hotel lodging, meals, local sightseeing cabs, and experienced guides in a single advance booking, leaving tourists free to relax and enjoy without worrying about on-the-spot arrangements.
Question 4: Briefly highlight wildlife tourism in India. Which animals do you want to see?
Answer: Wildlife tourism allows nature lovers to observe wild animals in protected National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. India has renowned wildlife reserves like Kaziranga (Assam), Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), Gir (Gujarat), and Periyar (Kerala). Animals I would love to observe are the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion, and the One-horned Rhinoceros.
Question 5: Which type of tourism do you like the most? Give two reasons in support of your answer.
Answer: I love Wildlife and Nature Tourism the most because:
1. It allows us to experience animals living peacefully in their natural green habitats away from cages.
2. It teaches us about biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and creates deep love for nature.
Value-Based Question
Value-Based Reflection (Atithi Devo Bhava): Question: India has always been a popular destination for tourists. Which values are necessary to make foreign and Indian tourists feel safe and welcomed?
Answer: In keeping with our ancient tradition of “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God), we must uphold:
1. Honesty and Fairness: Fair prices by auto/taxi drivers and shopkeepers without overcharging or cheating.
2. Courteous Hospitality: Polite behavior, helping with directions, and ensuring women tourists feel safe and respected.
3. Cleanliness and Hygiene: Keeping historical monuments, public restrooms, and tourist spots spotless and well-maintained.
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