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Tourism and History — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science
Tourism and History revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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1. Tourism in the Past
- Travelling is an old tradition in India.
- People travelled for pilgrimage, fairs, festivals, education, trade, and preaching.
- Gautam Buddha travelled to several cities in ancient India for preaching.
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2. Types of Tourism
- Tourism has become a separate field of business.
- Tourism is classified into local tourism, interstate tourism, international tourism, historical tourism, geographic tourism, health tourism, agro-tourism, sports tourism, and tourism based on special
- Local and interstate tourism happen within one country, so language, currency, and document problems are fewer.
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3. Development of Tourism
- Tourism needs proper guidance for tourists about travel, conduct, and behaviour at destinations.
- Safe transport, security, good accommodation, and washroom facilities are important for tourism growth.
- Special attention should be given to the needs of handicapped tourists.
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4. Conservation and Preservation of Heritage
- Preserving heritage sites is difficult but necessary.
- Heritage means the valuable legacy of the past.
- Heritage of any country is divided into Natural Heritage and Cultural Heritage.
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Tourism means travelling to visit placesTravel has deep roots in IndiaYuan Shwang travelled to IndiaMajor types include local and interstateHistorical tourism involves visiting forts
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Key topics in Tourism and History include Tourism in the Past, Types of Tourism, Development of Tourism, Conservation and Preservation of Heritage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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