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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Geography
22 flashcards for Tourism (Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is Tourism? Define it in your own.
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What is Tourism? Define it in your own words.
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Tourism is visiting various places away from our homes for getting joy, entertainment, trading, staying, etc. It involves short or long journeys for purposes like festivals, family functions, recreati…
Differentiate between Domestic Tourism and International Tourism with examples.
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Domestic Tourism: Tourism within the limits of a country. Example: A person from Maharashtra going to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, or someone from Nagpur visiting Ellora Caves in Aurangabad. Internatio…
What documents are required for international tourism?
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For international tourism, one needs: 1. Passport 2. Visa 3. Travel insurance 4. Other required documents 5. Currency of the destination country (need to exchange Indian currency) These documents ensu…
What is Ecotourism? Why is it important?
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Ecotourism is an eco-friendly type of tourism where development considers that the environment should not be degraded or damaged by tourists. It includes: - Not throwing litter at tourist sites - Avoi…
Explain Agro-tourism with examples from Maharashtra.
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Agro-tourism is tourism in pollution-free agricultural locations away from the city where tourists experience agricultural life. Tourists live on farms and accept farmers' hospitality on payment basis…
What is Film Tourism? Give examples.
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Film tourism is a type of tourism where locations where films are shot attract crowds of tourists. These places provide amenities and facilities to attract visitors to film shooting locations. Exampl…
What is Medical Tourism? Why do patients come to India?
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Medical Tourism involves visiting places to avail health facilities. Tourists come to achieve mental peace and physical strength through Indian Ayurveda, Yoga, and Pranayam. Why India attracts medica…
Name and explain the special tourism trains mentioned in the chapter.
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1. Deccan Odyssey: Operated by MTDC, Indian Railways, and Ministry of Tourism. Route: Mumbai → Nashik → Ellora → Ajanta → Kolhapur → Goa → Ratnagiri → Mumbai. Called a 'moving palace'. 2. Palace on W…
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