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TYBA -SEM – VI

UNIT-1: UNDERSTANDING HERITAGE TOURISM OF

A) GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

1) One of the few regions in the world which offers multiple types of destinations for its tourists.

a) Rajasthan b) Maharashtra c) d) Gao

2) After which Five Year Tourism as an economic term in was emerged

a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth

3) What meant to be earlier?

a) Adventure b) Sports c) Entertainment d) Pilgrimage

4) In Which year Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) set up

a) 1980 b) 1985 c) 1975 d) 1990

5) The headquarters of MTDC is located at a) b) c) Nasik d)

6) Which policy introduced Six Point Plan for the development of tourism? a) National Tourism Policy 1982 b) National Tourism Policy 1997 c) National Tourism Policy 2002 d) National Tourism Policy 2006

7) Which corporation was set up to finance tourism projects in 1989?

a) Tourism Insurance b) Travel and Tour Finances c) Tourism Finance d) Tourism Finance Corp of India

8) Set up Department of Aviation and Tourism on the recommendation of a) Sergeant committee b) L.K.Jha committee c) Agro-Tourism committee d)

9) Which National tourism policy focused on the development of international tourism as well as regional tourism? a) 1945 b) 1982 c) 2006 d) 1996 10) What was adopted by National Tourism Policy of 1997 in the promotion of tourism? a) Heritage b) Social media c) Technology d) Telecommunication

11)State tourism policy has entrusted all commercial and promotional activities to a) PTDC b) ITDC c) MTDC d) WTTC

12) The campaign slogan for Maharashtra Tourism in 2006 was a) Atithi Devo Bhav b) Magnificient Maharashtra c)Incredible India d) Maharashtra Unlimited

13) The target of Maharashtra state policy is to be leading tourist destination in the world by a) 2050 b) 2020 c) 2025 d) 2022

14) A legal entity in the form of a registered company under the Companies Act, 1956 means

a) New Tourism Unit, b) Tourism Undertaking c) Not Eligible d) Eligible Capital Investment

15) The areas that developed by MTDC would be called a)Tourism Areas b) Agro-Tourism Areas c) Eco Tourism d) Adventure Tourism

16) Which district has been declared a Tourism District by the policy of 2006? a) b) Raigad c) Sindhudurg d)

17) Which city is regarded as a gateway city while visiting India a) Kolkata b) Mumbai c) d) Bangalore

18) Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2016 designate Tourism as a a) Medical sector b) Eco sector c) Minority sector d) Priority sector

19) The state of Maharashtra is the leading state of visiting of a) Foreign tourist b) Local tourist c) urban tourist d) Domestic tourist

20) The Department of Tourism and Government of Maharashtra accepted the Model of partnership for growth in Tourism Sector a) State- centre b) State - International c) State – state d) Public Private 21) On which the state policy emphasis on a) Parks b) Museum c) Beach d) Heritage

22) Major tourist circuits in the state of Maharashtra are located in the a) b) Sahyadri ranges c) Valley d) Silicon Valley

23) Which Tourism policy envisages a special focus on Mumbai to develop an unlimited tourism destination? a) 1982 b) 1997 c) 2016 d) 2006

24) Which council was proposed to form to deal with tourist related issues in 2016 a) District tourism Promotion b) Tourism Promotion Council c) Tourism management d) District industry

25) Hunar Se Rozgar Programme launched in

a) 2016 – 2017 b) 2014 -2015 c) 2012 -13 d) 2010-11

26) With whose cooperation the Government of Maharashtra develop and conserve the forts for realizing their tourism potential. a)ASI and State Archeology b) ASI c) Asiatic Society d) UNESCO

B) HERITAGE SITES AND PRECINCTS

27. How many world heritage sites are located in Maharashtra? a) 5 b) 4 c) 6 d) 7

28) which institution declare any site as world heritage site? a) WHO b) UNESCO c) UNICEF d) WTO

29) where is located headquarter of UNESCO ? a) London b) Paris c) Rome d) New York

30) which one following is the world heritage site? a) karle caves b) c) Bhaje caves d) caves

31) which one following is the world heritage site in mumbai? a) maharaj terminus b) c) chhatrapati shivaji maharaj museum d) art gallery

32) which one following is the world heritage site? a) Ellora(Verul) caves b) raigad c) kannheri caves d) Jangira fort

33) which one following is the world heritage site ? a) Elephanta (Gharapuri) caves b) fort c) Kannheri caves d) Bhaje caves

34) in which district lake of lagoon is situated? a) Aurangabad b) c) Jalana d)

35) where is global vipassana pagoda situated? a) Borivali b) c) d)

36) where is Agakhan palace situated? a)Mumbai b)Pune c) Nashik d)

37)in which city Shaniwardada is situated ? a) Pune b) c) d) sangali

38) in which district koyana dam is located? a) satara b) sagali c) d) kolhapur

39) which is longest bio-diversity mountain rage in maharashtra? a) western ghat b) eastern ghat c) satpuda d) nilgiri

40)where is jaykwadi dam is situated ? a) Aurangabad b) buldhana c) jalana d) wardha

41) where is Ahmedganj Palace is located? a) ratanagiri b) murud-Janjira c) sindhudurg d)

42) where is headquarter of MTDC located? a) Pune b) Mumbai c) Aurangabad d) Nashik 43) which institute is established by govt. of Maharashtra for tourism development in Maharashtra ? a) MTBC b) MTDC c) MSRTC d) MSBSHSE

44) following is environmental precinct? a) b) c) trambakeshwar d)

45) where is is located ? a) pune b) satara c) kolhapur d) raigad

46) in which district there are hot water springs? a) Thane b) palghar c) nasik d) Raigad

47)where is Kaas plateau located ? a) pune b) satara c) kolhaur d) sangali

48) in where district is situated? a) Sindhudurg b) ratnagiri c) raigad d) thane

49)in which district is situated? a) raigad b) ahmadnagar c) thane d) pune

50) who were published ‘heritage regulations for greater Bombay’ book ? a) govt. of India b) govt. of Maharashtra c) BMC d) MTDC

C ) CAREERS IN TOURISM

51) The industry which has evolved to become one of the most dynamic industries of the global economy a) Film b) Travel and Tourism c) Banking d) Sales

52) The upcoming sector creating employment generation in Maharashtra a) Tourism b) Textile c) Medical d) Transport

53) Tourism plays important role in providing employment opportunities to a) Children b) Women c) Skilled and unskilled d) Illiterate 54) To explain the cultural, natural, historical features of site or tourist destination provides the job of a) Naturalist b) Interpreter c) Journalist d) Guide

55) The person expert in languages both Indian and foreign can work in tourist sector as a) Language Specialist b) Teacher c) Interpreter d) Translator

56) Direct employment opportunities in tourism sectors are in a) Travel agency b) Food supply c) Farming d) Handicraft

57) By 2028,Travel and Tourism industry’s contribution to the employment will be a) 8.1% b) 8.3% c) 8. 7% d) 8.4%

58) The major job opportunities available in Tourism industry in a) Schools b) Airlines c) Rural area d) Transport

59) One of the essential skills in tourism industry is

a) Education b) Knowledge of English c) Personality d) domestic and international market knowledge

60) Which course is approved by he Ministry of Tourism, to attract graduates towards tourism field.

a) Certificate b) Diploma c) Master d) Bachelor

61) The market that has also emerged as competitive with growing tourism leading to employment a) Restaurant b) Lodge c) Dhaba d) Hotel

62) Name the institution that offers course in tourism in the a) Blue Whale Academy b) Garware Institute of Career and Development c) IIT Institute of Hotel Management d) Tata Institute of Social Sciences

63) To raise awareness on tourism across the world September 27 is observed as a)World Day b) Word Sports Day c) World wildlife Day d) World Tourist Day

64) Which plan promote domestic tourism and its product a) Fifth b) Tenth c) Eleventh d) Twelth

65) following is the career field in tourism? a) transport b) import c) export d) manufacturing

Unit II - Natural Heritage 66 Which mountain range is also called "Sahyadri Mountains"? a) Eastern Ghats b) c) Aravalli Range d) Western Ghats

67 Which mountain range comprises the mountain range of Nilgiris, Anaimalai and Cardamom? a) Western Ghats b) Aravalli Range c) Eastern Ghats d) Satpura range

68 Which of the following mountain is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites? a) Aravalli range b) Western Ghats c) Eastern Ghats d) Himalaya

69 Which Indian river rises from Plateau of North Sahyadri? a) Mahanadi b) Godavari c) Krishna d) Cauvery

70 is one of the most prevalent hotspots of biodiversity in India. a) b) Western Ghats c) Ganges d) None of the above

71 How many national parks are in Maharashtra? a) 7 b) 5 c) 8 d) 6

72 Which is the biggest national park in Maharashtra? a) Tadoba b) Gugamal c) Sanjay Gandhi d) Navegaon

73 Sanjay Gandhi National Park located in . a) Kandivali b) Borivali c) Andheri d) Bhayculla

74 Tadoba National Park located in . a) Nashik b) Ahmdednagar c) Ratanagiri d)

75 Which beach is not located in Maharashtra? a) Harnai-Murud b) Shrivardhan c) Ganapatipule d) Calangute

76 Which one of the following beach is in Mumbai? a) Kovalam b) Velas c) d) Marina

77 is in which of the following state: a) West Bengal b) c) d) Maharashtra

78 Dahanu-Bordi Beach is famous for orchard. a) Mango b) Chikoo c) Strawberries d) Banana

79 Maharashtra has famous hill station "" located in a) Nashik b) Pune c) Mumbai d) Satara

80 hill stations in Maharashtra where vehicles are entirely banned from entering. a) Matheran b)Mahabaleshwar c) Panchagani d) Khandala

81 Kailash Temple in a) Mahabaleshwar b) Ajanta c) Nashik d) Mumbai

82 is known as Queen of all Hill Stations in Maharashtra. a) Jawhar b) Matheran c) Mahabaleshwar d) Lonavla

83 hill station is in of Maharashtra. a) Jawhar b) Matheran c) Lonavla d) Malshej Ghat

84 is a scenic hill station and also famous fort which has great acquaintance with Empire. a) b) c) d) Mahabaleshwar

85 Which fort is located in a popular hill station of Mahabaleshwar? a) Panhala b) c) Janjira d) Sindhudurgh

86 Toranmal is located in . a) Chandrapur b) Nandarpur c) Mumbai d) Satara

87 biggest mountain located in hill station in Maharashtra. a) Matheran b) Khandala c) d) Amboli

88 Malshejghat is located in . a) Thane b) Satara c) Pune d) Raigad

89 hill station is known as the 'Jewel of Sahydri". a) Lonavala & Khandala b) Matheran c) Amboli d) Toranmal

90 is famous food processing company located in Mahabaleshwar hill station. a) Kisan b) Tropicana c) Rasana d) Mapro

91 plateau is known as 'Maharashtra Valley of Flowers' situated in the Sahyadri range. a) Kaas b) Deccan c) Malwa d) Peninsular

92 Mangi-Tungi is two twin pinnacled mountain peak with plateau, located near . a) Pune b) Mumbai c) Nagpur d) Nashik 93 is known as the Sacred forest of Maharashtra and protect habitat of the Indian Giant Squirrel. a) Bhimashankar b) Kanakeshwar c) Phansad c) Tadoba

94 Nighoj Potholes is located in . a) Thane b) Mumbai c) Raigad d) Ahmednagar

95 is situated in the . a) Thane b) Nashik c) Panvel d) Pune

96 Pinnacle is situated in district. a) Raigad b) Ratnagiri c) Satara d) Kolhapur

97 The river Godavari originates from Trimbakeshwar Temple 24 km from . a) Nashik b) Pune c) Mumbai d) Nagpur

98 Verdant is located in . a) Pune b) Mumbai c) Nashik d) Ahmednagar

Lake's water turned into pink color and notified National Geo-heritage Monument, saline, soda 99 lake. a) b) c) Venna Lake d)

100 National Park is located in Chikhaldhara and Dharni Tehsils of District. a) Gugamal b) Tadoba c) Sanjay Gandhi d) Chandoli

Unit II - Natural Heritage (Continue……)

101. Tadoba National Park is known for .

A. Elephant B. Tiger C. Deer D. Camel

102. Navegaon National Park is located in which district.

A. Nagpur B. C. D.

103. Gugamal National Park situated in which district.

A. Bhandara B. Amaravati C. Wardha D. Nagpur

104. Which national park is located at Sahyadri Ranges?

A. Tadoba B. Navegaon C. Sanjay Gandhi D. Chandoli

105. is located at _

A. Gondia B. Amaravati C. Nagpur D. Solapur

106. Which caves are located in the centre of Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

A. Ajanta caves B. C. Bhaja caves D. Karla caves

107. Panchgani hill station famous for which adventurous activity.

A. Paragliding B. Trekking C. Scuba Diving D. Cycling

108.Which beach is closest to Dapoli

A. Padale B. Guhagar C. Murud D. Ladghar

109. Ganpatipule beach is situated in which district.

A. Mumbai B. Thane C. Raigad D. Ratnagiri

110. Which beach is called as the Queen of SindhudurgDistrict.

A. B. Kunkeshwar C. Bhogava D.

111. Regional fruit research centre is located at _

A. Sagarkeshwar B. Tarkali C. Vengurla D. Devbag

112. Which beach is known as the ‘Town of the ’. A. Harihareshwar B. Shrivardhan C. Diveagar D. Kunkeshwar

113. The main attraction of Tarkali beach are

A. Scuba Diving B. Bird watching C. Trekking D. Camel riding

114. Which beach is famous for Tribal tourism.

A. Guhagar B. Alibaug C. DahanuBordi D. Velnehwar

115. Alibag beach located in which district

A. Thane B.Raigad C. Pune D. Ratnagiri

116. Wax museum is located at which hill station

A. Lonavala B. Mahabaleshwar C. Khandala D. Matheran

117. Chikhaldara hill station situated at district.

A. Thane B. Mumbai C. Amaravti D. Nagpur

118. Mahabaleshwar hill station is famous for which fruit

A. Chikoo B. Banana C. Mango D. Strawberries

119. Which hill station is eco friendly and is also certified by Ministry of Environment & Forest.

A. Khandala B. Matheran C. Lonavala D. Mahabaleshwar

120.Where is Veena lake situated ?

A. Mahabaleshwar B. Lonavala C. Khandala D. Matheran

121.Where is the famous vipassana centre-Dhammagiri is situated.

A.Matheran B. Khandala C. Igatpuri D. Lonavala

122. was disovered by the British as a summer resort in 1860.

A. Toranmal B. Lonavala C. Matheran D. Panchgani

123. The famous Toy train runs in which hill station.

A. Lonavala B. Matheran C. Igatpuri D. Panchgani

124.The Machhindranth cave are situated at .

A. Toranmal B. Sawantawadi C. Bhandardara D. Amboli 125. Madhavgarh Fort located near which hill station.

A. Khandala B. Jawhar C. Amboli D. Panhala

126. The centre of famous Warli painting of tribal art is situated at .

A. Toranmal B.Jawhar C. Panhala D. Chikhaldara

127. Bhandardara hill station located in districts of Maharashtra.

A. Pune B. Nashik C. D. Ahmednagar

128. Where is the headquarter of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation located.

A. Mumbai B. Nagpur C. Pune D. Aurangabad

129. How many national parks are located in Vidharbha.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

130. Maldhok bird sanctuary located at .

A. Kolhapur B. Solapur C. Satara D. Sangali

UNIT III- Architectural Heritage

130. The famous are situated at A. B. Maharashtra C. Andhra Pradesh D. Rajasthan

131. Which of the following statement is true about Ajanta caves? A. Ajanta caves were excavated between the 2nd century and 6th century. B. They depict the story of C. Ajanta caves are excavated in an elephant shoe-shaped rock surface. D. The caves are believed to be made in 2 distinct periods: Gupta period and Vakataka, period.

132. What is the purpose of the , a beautiful white edifice that sits on the water’s edge of the sea? A. It is a Muslim mosque B. It is the oldest prison in Asia C. It is the largest university in India D. It is the mausoleum of

133. Which of the following statement is not true about Ellora's caves? A. Ellora caves are situated in Aurangabad (Maharashtra). B. Ellora caves built by Kalachuri, Chalukya and Rashtrakuta dynasties. C. Ellora caves made during the 6th and 9th centuries. D. These caves are dedicated only to .

134. Who takes care of Ellora caves? A. Government of Maharashtra B. Archaeological Survey of India C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Tourism

135. Where are the situated in India? A. Aurangabad B. Daulatabad C. Amaravati D. Mumbai

136. Which of the following is not true about elephant caves? A. In 1987, Elephanta Caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. B. Caves are made from solid rock. C. Portuguese renamed these caves as Elephanta D. These caves are excavated during the 11th century.

137. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly, Victoria Terminus) of Mumbai was designed by A. G.B. Mhatre B. Herbert Baker C. Sir Christopher Wren D. F.W.Stevens

138. Where Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located? A. Aurangabad B. Pune C. Amaravati D. Mumbai

139. Pratapgadh fort is built by ------A. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj B. Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj C. Adilshah of D. of Janjira

140. What was the capital of the Maratha kingdom during the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s time? A. Raigad B. Torna C. Vishalgadh D. Sindhudurg

141. The famous historical monument called Chand Minar is located at A. Pune B. C. Daultabad D.

142. The principal monument of Aurangabad ‘’ is also called as------A. Jewel of Earth B. Dakkhani Taj C. Hamigton palace of Maharashtra D. Mirror of Aurangabad

143. Who built the famous Sindhudurga fort which lies in the region of Maharashtra A. Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj B. C. Adilshah of Bijapur D. Siddis of Janjira

144. Indian Cancer Research institute is located at A. New B. Pune C. Mumbai D. Nasik

145. Where is ‘Mani Bhavan’ situated? A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Aurangabad D. Nagpur

146. Where is the National Institute of Virology situated? A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Nasik D. Delhi

147. The famous Agakhan Palace is located at------A. Nasik B. Mumbai C. Pune D. Delhi

148. The famous historical monument of ’s is located at ------A. Aurangabad B. Mumbai C. Pune D.

149. Which city is known as the 'Wine Capital of India’? A. Nasik B. Mumbai C. Pune D. Delhi

150. Which city is known as the 'Oxford of the East'? A. Nasik B. Mumbai C. Pune D. Delhi

151. Where is the Headquarter of Western Railway? A. B. Mumbai C. Pune D. Delhi

152. Which monument was built to commemorate the visit of King and Queen Mary to Bombay? A. B. Gateway of India C. Victoria Terminus D. Elephanta Caves

153. Karla, one of the best-preserved Buddhist Caves is in which Indian State? A.Madhya Pradesh B. Uttaranchal C. D. Maharashtra

154. Name the heritage site consists of the finest masterpieces of 31 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, paintings and sculpture? A. Khajuraho B. C.Ajanta D.Ellora

155. Which caves are well known for their Indian-rock cut architecture? A. Khajuraho B. Hampi C. Ajanta D.Ellora

156. Which of the following railway station is included in UNESCO World Heritage site? A.Churchgate B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus C. D.Elphinstone

157. Gandhiji was imprisoned in which of the majestic palace? A. B. Rajabai Tower C. Asiatic Palace D. Amber Palace

158. Who builds the famous Shaniwar Wada of Pune? A. B. Peshwa Baji Rao -II C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj D. Peshwa Baji Rao – I

159. Where is the located? A. Aurangabad B. Mumbai C. Pune D.Nanded

160. Which city of Maharashtra is known as the City of Gates? A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Aurangabad D.Nagpur 161. caves are situated in which city? A.Mumbai B. Pune C.Amaravati D. Aurangabad

162. Which is the oldest monument of Maharashtra A. Shaniwarwada B. Kanheri Caves C. Khajuraho D. Janjira

163. Deekshabhumi is the sacred monuments of is at: A. Aurangabad B. Solapur C. Pune D.Nagpur

164. The UNESCO World Heritage buildings at Marine Drive, with those on the blocks, near the Oval Maidan, at South Mumbai are called as A.Art Deco buildings B.Dravidian style buildings. C.Temple style Architecture D. Cape Cod buildings

165. Which city is known as the first capital of the ? A. Pune B. Raigad C. Satara D. Kolhapur

166. Which of the following fort has a famous wall called ‘ Hirakani Buruj’ and the imposing Maha Darwaja?

A.

B. Shivaneri fort

C.

D. Purandar fort

167. Daulatabad fort is located in

A. Nashik C. Raigad

B. Pune D. Aurangabad

168. Which fort is considered to be one of the seven wonders of Maharashtra

A. Pratapgad fort B. Daulatabad Fort C. Shivneri Fort D. Raigad fort 169. Daulatabad Fort is also named as

A. Devgiri Fort

B. Valour fort

C. Golden fort

D. Sea fort

170. fort is also often called the ‘Home of Serpents’.

A. Raigad fort

B.

C. Pratapgad fort

D. Daulatabad Fort

171. Which fort was the residence of Queen ?

A.

B. fort

C. Panhala fort

D. Shivneri Fort

172. Panhala fort is located at

A. Pune

B. Kolhapur

C. Mumbai

D. Nashik

173. Raigad fort was seized by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in

A. 1676 C. 1674

B. 1675 D. 1680

174. Which fort of Maharashtra is fondly known as the ‘Gibraltar of the east’?

A. Pratapgad fort

B. Raigad fort

C. Sindhudurg fort

D. Panhala fort

175. The fort which sits on an oval-shaped rock on an island in the Arabian Sea known as

A. Sindhudurg fort B. Janjira fort

C. fort D. Raigad fort

176. Which fort of Chhatrapati Shivaji is also known as the 'LIONS FORT'

A. Sinhagad Fort

B. Shivneri Fort

C. Janjira fort

D. Pratapgad fort

177. The is known for the famous ‘Battle of Sinhagad’

A. Pratapgad fort

B. Panhala fort

C. Shivneri Fort

D. Sinhagad Fort

178. meaning 'FORT OF VALOUR'

A. Pratapgad fort B. Raigad fort

C. Sindhudurg fort D. 179. is the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

A. Panhala fort

B. Raigad fort

C. Shivneri Fort

D. Sinhagad Fort

180. The Singhagad fort was captured by the British army in 1820 following the

A. First anglo – Maratha war B. First Anglo – Mysore war

C. Second anglo – Maratha war D. Third Anglo – Maratha war

181. During which dynasty, the fort was built?

A. Chola dynasty

B.

C. Mughal dynasty

D. Rashtrakutas dynasty

182. Temples inside the Harishchandragad fort is dedicated to which two ?

A. and

B. and Shiva

C. Vishnu and Ganesha

D. Shiva and Buddha

183. Rajgad fort is located in district of Maharashtra

A. Pune

B. Mumbai

C. Nashik

D. Raigad 184. During which century the Gateway of India was built?

A. 19th century

B. 20th century

C. 21st century

D. 18th century

185. The Gateway of India was built in style with a touch of Muslim architecture

A. Indo – Saracenic B. Indo – Islamic

C. Greek-style D. Roman-style

186. Which monument of Maharashtra is the Replica of ‘’?

A. Aga khan palace

B. Bibi- ka- maqbara

C. Chand Minar

D. Shanivarwada

187. The bibi-ka-maqbara was built in the memory of?

A. Dilras begum

B. Jodha bai

C. Begum hamida banu

D.

188. Which historical monument was built by peshawas?

A. Bibi-ka-maqbara

B. Chand Minar

C. Aga khan palace

D. Shanivarwada 189. is one of the eight tallest towers in India

A. Chand Minar

B. Gateway of India

C. Taj Mahal

D. None of these

190. Which monument is also known as the 'tower of the moon'?

A. Raigad fort B. Chand Minar

C. Gateway of India D. Qutub Minar, Delhi

191. Which monument was built by the sultan to help the poor with employment in the time of famine?

A. Aga khan palace B. Shanivarwada

C. Bibi-ka-maqbara D. Gateway of India

192. Which palace was donated and transformed into Gandhi smarak?

A. , Delhi B. Qutub Minar, Delhi

C. Aga khan palace, Pune D. Shanivarwada, Pune

193. Which historic and holy city of Maharashtra is also known as ‘Dakshin Kashi’?

A. Satara B. Pandarpur

C. Nashik D. Wai

194. shivalaya is also called the Ambreshwar Shiva temple

A. Ambernath B.

C. Thane D. Mumbai

MCQs For Sem VI- -Heritage Tourism- Module IV-Subtopic A to D

175. Which Pilgrim site in Maharashtra is famous for its residents not locking the front doors of their residence? a. b. ShaniShinganapur c. d. Tryambakeshwar

176. How many Ganesh temples are visited in famous Ganesh pilgrim of Maharashtra ? a.8 b.6 c. 10 d. 12

177. Out of total twelve ,how many are in Maharashtra ? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

178. Which famous Shiva temple of family ofPeshwas is situated on the sea shore? a.Harihareshwar b. Ganpati Pule c. Ghrineshwar d.Tryambakeshwar

179. Where is the temple of thefavourite deity of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj located? a. Kolhapur b. Tuljapur c. Nanded d. Pune

180. Which pilgrim place is visited by devotees to witness ‘ Luminous Miracle? a. Mahalakshmitemple b,Kolhapur b. Mumbadevi temple, Mumbai c. Parvati ,Pune d. Saptshringi ,Nashik

181. Where in Maharashtra is the 28-feet high statue of Bahubaliinspired after the great statue installed at Shravan-Belgola, located? a. b. Ramtek c. Gajpanth d.

182. In which district is the pilgrim site of Akalkot ? a. Satara b. Ahmednagarc.Nagpur d. Solapur

183. At which place GobindSinghji, the tenth of the 11 Sikh , held his final congregation? a. Kalyan b.Nandedc. Vardha d.

184. Where is Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary Church located? a. Mumbai b. Thane c.Vasai d. Palghar

185. In which district is ShaniShinganapur? a.Nashik b. c. Ahmednagar d. Aurangabad

186. In which city is the Global Vipassana Pagoda built to spread message of Buddhism ? a. Mumbai b. Pune c. Nagpur d.Aurangabad

187. NalaSopara near Mumbai ,is famous for which religious site? a. A temple b. A mosque c. A derasard.Stupa

188. Which pilgrim site in form of atomb is located on an island in the middle of the Arabian Sea ?

A.MahimDarga b. Haji Ali Dargah c. Mahalakshmitemple d. Mt.Mary Church

189. Which site near Kolhapur, on a hill has 12 ‘jyotirlingas’ installed around the main Kedareshwar shrine ? a. b. c. Jyotiba d. Mhasoba 190. Which pilgrim site kilometers from the city of Ahmednagar, drawsmillions of people through the year from all communities and castes? a.Shirdi b. Damdi mosque c. Madhid.Kedgaon

191. Where is the famous temple of Vithoba located? a. Dehub.Aalandi c.Pandharpur d. Pune

192. At which pilgrim site will one can gear the chant‘Yelkot Yelkot Jaya Malhar’? a.Jejurib. c. d. Pawas

193. Which pilgrim site has one of world’s largest Solar System Projects for community cooking ? a. Pawas b. Siddhininayak ,Mumbai c. Shirdi d. Pandharpur

194. Name the pilgrim site that also has a tank as a symbolic of the origin of Godavari ? a. Harihareshwar b.Tryambakeshwar c. Ghrineshwar d. Kopineshwar

216.At which place is he Kumbhmela is organized every twelve years?

A .Nashikb.Ahmednagar c. Solapur d. Ratnagiri

217.At which place near Nagpur is Changdeo fair held ? a. Edlabadb.Vardha c. Pawnar d. Ramtek

218. Name the popular festival held in South Mumbai every year. a. Fountain b. c. Karigar d. Handicraft

219.At which temple in Kolhapur is KiranUtsav is held ? a.Kopeshwar b. Mahalakshmi c. Nrusinhwadid. 220.During which festival is Pune festival is held every year ? a. GokulAshtami b. c. Navratri d. Ganesh Chaturthi

221.Which place near Ellora caves holds an ‘Urs’ every year? a. b. Usmanabadc.Lonar d. BibikaMakbara

222. At which church Bandra Fair is held in September eveyyear ? a.St,Michael’s B. St.Andrew’s c. Mount Mary d. Victoria

223.At which temple in Nashik is RathYatra or Janmotsav held ? a. Kala Ramb.Bhimashankar c. Muktidham d. Someshwar

224. Which animal is worshipped at the fair at BattisShiralanear ,50kms away from Kolhapur ? a. Cowb.Snake c. Mouse d. Goat

225. Name the city where Kalidas festivalis organized. a. Nagpur b. Pune c. Ratnagirid.Mumbai

226. Ganesh Chaturthi a most Important festival of Maharashtra is celebrated for how many days ? a.06 b. 05 c. 12 d.10

227. Classical music and dance are main attractions of which festivals ? a. Sivajimaharaj Jayantib. Ganesh Chaturthi c. Navratri d. Christmas

228. Which festivals annual celebration occurs around the time of main harvest of a region ? a. Palki b. Sankrantic. AshwinPoornima d. Ganga Dashshara

229. This is an exceptional day for woman in Maharashtra when married women are invited to get together called ? a. Nag Panchamani b..WatPoornima c. KojagiriPoornima d.Haldi-Kumkum 230. what is the New Year festival of Maharashtra called ? a. GudiPadwa b. Haldi- Kumkumc. d. Bangana

231. Who is worshiped on the day of Ugadi ? a. Jesus Christ b. Lord Ram c. Lord d. Lord Ganesh

232. Which occasion is celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali, this Occasion is related to brother-Sister? a. GudiPadwa b.Amawasya c. d.BhauBeej

233. What is River Ganga Called in heaven ? a.Mandakhini b. Ganges c. Ganaga d. Tripathaga

234. Married women in Maharashtra perform ‘ShivPooja’ on Friday in the month of ? a. Chaitra b.Shravan c. Ashadh d. Bhadrapad

A. Nag Panchami b. NaraliPoornima c. Palkhi Festival d. Pola Festival

235. Where is kalaramTempal, Where Rathyatrais conducted ? a.Nashik b. Pune c. Nagpur d. Kolhapur

236. According to 1991 census, nomadictribes constitute in Maharashtra a. 60 thousand b. 73.80 lakhs c. 1 lakh .d. lakh

237. Tribe people worship a. Jesus b. Ganpati c. Nature d. Gautam Buddha

238. Among the options mentioned below, which is correct option describing major tribes of Maharashtra ? a. kadar&Koraga b. Kudiya&Melakudi c. Garo&Tripurid. Bhil &Katkare

249. Which Natyakala folk form is popular in Maharashtra a. Koodiyattam b. Swang c.Tamasha d. Yakshaagana

240. Objectives of several folk arts of Maharashtra a. Only spiritual b. only entertaining c. comedy d. Spirituality and entertaining

241. Why is ‘Tamasha’ so popular or the reason why ‘Tamasha’ gained popularity a. A blend of several different influences b. It is entertaining c. It is humorous d. it is religious

242. What is the presenter of GondhalCalled ? a. Koothu b. Ghoomar c. Kolis d.Gondhali

243. Lawani is derived from the word ‘Lavnya’ which means a. Nature b. Sculpture c. Beauty d. Sharing

244. The Powada is genre of Poetry a. Marathi b. Bengal c. Punjabi d. Gujrati

245. What does the term ‘ ’ mean ? a. Clapping b. Watching c.Sharing d. Singing

246. Which Saint is famous for Bharudabhangas ? a. Saint b. Saint c. Saint d. Saint Dnyneshwar

247. A person performing is known as a. Kirthankara b. Gondhalai c. Ghoomer d. Koli

248. ‘DombariKhel’ is popular in which state of India ? a. Gujrat b. Odisha c. d. Maharashtra

249. What is the costume for ? a. Chaniya - choli b. Salwar – Kamij c.Kasta – Sari d. Sharara

250. Lawni is performed on the beats of which musical instrument ? a. Guitar b. Harmonium c. Sitar d.Dholki

251. Powadas were used during which movement to creatawareness ? a. Dandi march b.Samyukta Maharashtra movement c. Salt satyagrah d. Dalit movement

252. Which is the earliest notable Powada ? a. TanajiMalusare b. BajiPasalkar c. Shivrayachepunyasmaran d. AfzhalKhanchaVadh

253. Dashavtar is a religious folk theatre form of a. Northern Maharashtra b. Southern Maharashtra c. Western Maharashtra d.Eastern Maharashtra

254. % of tribal population of Maharashtra is engaged in agriculture a. 90% b. 80% c. 86% d. 85% 255. Warli painting is mostly done by which people ? a.Adiwasi b. Bhil c. Vasawa d. Bamcha

256. Which district has the highest proportion of tribal population ?

a. Amrawati b. c. Jalgaon d. Wardha

257. In which five year plan realized that schedule tribes are way behind mainstream development process a. 2nd b. 3rd c. 4th d. 5th

258. The tribal communities are scattered in district of the state and in Talukas. a. 15 /73 b. 15/ 60 c. 20/85 d. 15/75

259. Under which article schedule tribes are deemed? a. 344 b. 341 c. 345 d. 342

260. Where does the term ‘ Culture’ come from ? a. Latin b. Britain .c.French d. japan