CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Introduction to Tourism

FOR CBSE CLASS 10 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 10 2026
Question Paper ·
Introduction tourism
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 10 2026 Question Paper Introduction tourism

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  :
(1)    
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(2)  -  21          : -  - 
(3) -      -      
(4)   (5 + 16) = 21        ()  2  
(5 + 10) = 15      

(5)            
(6) - –   (24 ) :
(i)    05   
(ii)          

(iii)      

(iv)      

(v)    /      
(7) - –   (26 )
(i)    16   
(ii)    10     

(iii)      

(iv)      

(v)    /      

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General Instructions :

(1) Please read the instructions carefully.

(2) This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections : Section-A
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(i) This Section has 16 questions.

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 – 
( )
1.       6     4      41=4
(i)                  
    ? 1

(A)   (B)  
(C)    (D)  
(ii)    ‘R’     ? 1
(A)  (Rational) (B)  (Realistic)
(C)  (Revised) (D)  (Regional)
(iii)                 
  ,  ________     1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 
(iv)             ? 1
(A)    
(B)  -    
(C)      
(D) -         
(v)          ? 1
(A)     
(B)         
(C)       
(D)        
(vi)          (SDG)    2030 
       ? 1
(A)   (B)    
(C)   (D)  

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(i) Which type of feedback provides precise details about what has been
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(C) Gender Equality (D) Space Research

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2.   6     5      51=5
(i)            ? 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)    (D) 

(ii)                
  ? 1
(A)    
(B)  
(C)  
(D)        

(iii)      
     ‘’     ? 1
(A)      
(B)           
(C)        
(D)        

(iv)       1

(v)           ? 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 

(vi)            ? 1
(A)  (B) 
(C)   (D)  

3.   6     5      51=5
(i)              
   ? 1
(A)          
(B)           
(C)           
(D)         

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2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 51=5
(i) What does twisting the lips to the side typically indicate ? 1
(A) Happiness (B) Shock
(C) Hold back anger (D) Disinterest
(ii) Which of the following is least important procedure for handling
phone calls of clients ? 1
m
m
(A) Answering the call .co
.co
(B) Taking a message
s e m
s em
(C) Leaving a message l a
g la Taking personal calls while with guest
(D) ag
a
(iii) What does “priorities” mean in the context of balancing work and
personal life ? 1
(A) Spend time on Mobile phone
(B) Something more important than other things
(C) Activities that are least important
(D) Tasks to be avoided
m
(iv) Define personality development.
m .co 1
(v) e
What does offering a handshake upright and vertical convey ?
s 1
(A) Subordination
g la (B) Equality
(C) Aggression a (D) Discomfort
(vi) Which aspect is not typically associated with social etiquette ? 1
(A) Respect (B) Good manners
(C) Good behaviour (D) Personal grooming

3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 51=5
m
(i)
m What can be negative impact of standardized development, such as
.co
m .co chain hotels and restaurants, on a community ?
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s e l
(A) It can enhance the community’s unique character.
g a
g la (B) It can create more business for community. a
a (C) It can damage the community’s aesthetic appearance.
(D) It can increase local job opportunities.

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(ii)           ? 1
(A)      (B)     
(C)      (D)     

(iii)       ? 1
(A)    
(B)    
(C)    
(D)        

(iv)                ? 1
(A)   ,        
(B)            
(C)   ,            
(D)        

(v)          ? 1
(A)       
(B)      
(C)       
(D)        

(vi)             ? 1
(A)     
(B)     
(C)    - 
(D)        

4.   6     5      51=5
(i)         ? 1
(A) 5  (B) 10 
(C) 15  (D) 20 

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(ii) Which of the following is an example of domestic tourism ? 1
(A) A trip from India to Nepal.
(B) A trip from Delhi to Mumbai.
(C) A trip from London to Chennai.
(D) A trip from India to Sri Lanka.

(iii) What is cultural benefit of tourism ? 1
m
m
(A) Increased construction activity.
.co
.co
(B) Loss of cultural identity.
s e m
em
(C) Preservation of archaeological sites.
s l a
g la
(D) Decreased understanding among different cultures. ag
(iv)a How does tourism compare to other economic sectors in terms of
business volume ? 1
(A) It is smaller than oil exports, food products and automobiles.
(B) It is not comparable to other economic sectors.
(C) It is equal or even surpasses to oil exports, food products and
automobiles.
(D) It is not a part of International Commerce.
m
(v) How does tourism contribute to local tax revenue ?
m .co 1
(A) By decreasing hotel room rates.
s e
la
(B) By reducing lodging tax revenue.
g
a
(C) By eliminating the need for public services.
(D) By increasing sales and lodging tax revenue.

(vi) How do tourism industry principals and tour wholesalers distribute
information ? 1
(A) By charging fee for the information.
(B) By employing sales representatives.
(C) By going door to door in a housing society.
m
m (D) By sharing the information with friends and family.
.co
.co
m 4. s e m
s e Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions.
g a
l ? 51=5

g la a
(i) How long is the validity of the yellow fever vaccination 1
a (A) 5 years (B) 10 years
(C) 15 years (D) 20 years

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(ii)  ,              
  ? 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)      (D)  

(iii)                  ? 1
(A)        (B)   
(C)   (D)  

(iv)          ? 1
(A)      (B)     
(C)  (D)   

(v)        ? 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)       (D)  

(vi)              ? 1
(A)       ,         
 
(B)               
(C)             
  
(D)                

5.   6     5      51=5
(i)                  ? 1
(A)   –  (B)   – 
(C)   –  (D)    – 

(ii)      -      ? 1
(A) -- (  ) (B)  
(C)    (D)  

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(ii) In India, which of the following area require a Restricted Area
Permit for visiting ? 1
(A) Taj Mahal (B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (D) River Ganga
(iii) In addition to arranging travel, what other services might a travel
agent offer ? 1
(A) Car rentals and guide services (B) Home renovation
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(C) Legal representation
m (D) Financial planning
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continental breakfast ? s
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(A) The type of coffee served (B) The inclusion of cooked food
g l a
(C) The price (D) The time of serving
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(v) A passport is required for : 1
(A) Domestic travel (B) International travel
(C) Hospitalization (D) Adventure travel
(vi) What is the difference between a guest and a customer in the context
of travel ? 1
(A) A guest is always a customer, but a customer may not always be
a guest.
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(B) A guest is always a domestic traveller and a customer is always
an international traveller.
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(C) A guest will always use domestic flight and customer will
s
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always use international flight.
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(D) A guest will take travel services from travel agent and customer
will always book travel services by themself.

5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 51=5
(i) Which of the following pair correctly matches the festival with its
location ? 1
(A) Kite festival – Agra
(B) Hornbill festival – Sikkim
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(C) Desert festival – Jaisalmer
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(D) Khajuraho Dance festival – Ahmedabad
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l as
las (A) Rani-ki-Vav (Queen’s Stepwell)
(B) Taj Mahal ag
ag (C) Kaziranga National Park
(D) Red Fort

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(iii)           1

(iv)     , ,        ? 1
(A)   (B)   
(C)   (D)  

(v)       -         
  ? 1
(A) 
(B)     ( )   
(C) 
(D)  

(vi)              1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D)  

 – 
( )
      5     3        
 20-30     32=6

6. “             ”   
    2

7.             2

8.                ? 2

9. (a)  (career)   ?
(b)               1+1=2

10. “           ”      
       2

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(iii) Give any two examples of event based tourism products. 1
(iv) Which pilgrimage involves visiting Badrinath, Jagannath Puri,
Rameshwaram and Dwarka ? 1
(A) Amarnath Yatra (B) Chaar Dham Yatra
(C) Kumbh Mela (D) Rath Yatra
(v) Which of the following is commonly promoted as a part of night life m
tourism ?
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(vi)agSledding is an adventure sport that is done on : 1
(A) Land (B) River
(C) Snow (D) Beach

Section – B
(Subjective Type Questions)
m
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answer in 20-30 words.
s em 32=6

6. g la is of immense importance in work and
“Clear and concise communication
a
business environment”. Explain the given statement. 2

7. Name the four skills which must be master to succeed in life. 2

8. What actions can be performed on your computer screen by using a mouse ? 2

m
m(a) What is a career ?
c. o (b) Name the two ways how a person can earn a living. sem
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1+1=2
s g l a
la a
ag 10. “Reduced inequalities is one of our sustainable goals”. State the methods
used to reduce inequalities. 2

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  6     4    20-30     42=8

11.                   2

12.           2

13.            ? 2

14. “       ,           ”
               2

15.              2

16.          ? 2

  5     3    50-80     3  4 = 12
17.      “   ” (  )     
   ,          
      4

18.        ?             
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     4
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