CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026 for Introduction to Tourism

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM (SUBJECT CODE - 406)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class X (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE SHORT
UNI TYPE ANSWER TYPE TOTAL
T NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTION
NO. 1 MARK 2 MARKS S
EACH EACH
1 Communication Skills - II 1 1 2
2 Self-Management Skills - II 2 1 3
3 ICT Skills - II 1 1 2
4 Entrepreneurial Skills - II 1 1 2
5 Green Skills - II 1 1 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE
Any 4 Any 3 07
ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1x4=4 2x3=6 10 MARKS

PART B - SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):

DESCRIPTIVE/
OBJECTIVE SHORT
LONG ANS.
TYPE ANSWER TYPE
UNIT TYPE TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS QUESTIONS

1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH 4 MARKS EACH

1 Soft skills 6 1 1 8
Introduction to
2 6 2 1 9
Tourism-II
3 Tourism Business-II 6 2 2 10
4 Tourism Products-II 6 1 1 8
TOTAL QUESTIONS 24 6 5 35
NO. OF QUESTIONS
20 Any 4 Any 3 27
TO BE ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20 = 20 2x4=8 4 x 3 = 12 40 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM (SUBJECT CODE - 406)

Sample Question Paper for Class X (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type
questions.
4. Out of the given (5 + 16 =) 21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5 + 10 =) 15
questions in the allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):
i. This section has 05 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section has 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x
4 = 4 marks)
i. Which of the following is not a part of Body Language? 1
(a) Facial expressions
(b) The use of space
(c) Clarity of speech
(d) Gestures
ii. Identify the type of motivation, we do things because they make us 1
happy, healthy and feel good.
(a) External Motivation
(b) Internal Motivation
(c) Identified Motivation
(d) Interjected Motivation
iii. How can an anti-virus protect your device? 1
(a) It can protect it from over-heating.
(b) It can increase its performance.
(c) It can prevent data from getting corrupt.
(d) It can backup data.
iv. Write any two stress management techniques. 1

v. Which of the following does not come under self-employment? 1
(a) Cooking in a restaurant
(b) Owning a clothing business
(c) Having a dosa selling stall
(d) Running a home bakery

vi. How many sustainable development goals are given by the United 1
Nations?
(a) 18
(b) 17
(c) 15
(d) 20

Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Passiveness and Aggressiveness of mind depicts in of arms. 1
(a) Crossing
(b) Movement
(c) Rotation
(d) Extension
ii. Color of our eyes, Shape of our body and face are the example of 1
which determinant of personality?
(a) Culture
(b) Family Background
(c) Experience
(d) Heredity

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iii. The way of thinking or feeling about something that is normally 1
reflected in behavior is termed as
(a) emotions
(b) values
(c) interest
(d) attitude
iv. It means developing the ability to see positive things and lessen the 1
tension in environment.
(a) Educate yourself
(b) Having a sense of humour
(c) Examine your attitude
(d) Communication

v. Which one of the following NOT highlights the power of positive 1
attitude.
(a) A positive attitude triggers our enthusiasm.
(b) A positive attitude enhances our creativity.
(c) A positive attitude makes you authoritative.
(d) A positive attitude makes good things happen
vi. Define personality. 1

Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ means 1
(a) Hosts are like God
(b) Guests are like God
(c) Hosts are God men
(d) Guests are God men
ii. Tourists who travel to a country other than the one in which they 1
normally live are termed as
(a) International tourists
(b) Domestic tourists
(c) Guests
(d) visitors
iii. Identify the Economic Impact of Tourism from below given points: 1
(a) Employment Generation
(b) Cultural Awareness
(c) Tree Plantation
(d) Community Awareness
iv. Write the full form NTO. 1

v. An Indian resident of New Delhi visits Jaipur City with family for a 1
holiday. This is an example of
(a) Inbound Tourism
(b) Outbound Tourism
(c) International
(d) Domestic Tourism

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vi. Which of the following system is adopted for reservation in booking 1
tickets?
(a) Common Reservation System
(b) Computer Reservation System
(c) Complex Reservation System
(d) Concrete Reservation System

Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. GIT is the term used for 1
(a) Individual traveler
(b) Guest traveler
(c) Group travelers
(d) Free traveler
ii. Mr. Sharma wants to book a room which is on the terrace/top floor 1
of the hotel, part of which is open to the sky. Which of the following
type of room shall he book?
(a) Cabana Room
(b) Lanai Room
(c) Pent House
(d) Suite
iii. The travel by guest from the airport or railway station to the hotel 1
and vice a versa is known as
(a) Transfer
(b) Movement
(c) Check-In
(d) Walk-In
iv. Define Guest folio. 1

v. In M.I.C.E, M Stands for 1
(a) Modern
(b) Maximum
(c) Meetings
(d) Minimum
vi. Which of the following is NOT a part of travel documentation? 1
(a) Travel insurance
(b) Visa
(c) Passport
(d) Foreign exchange

Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Name any two attractions that are included in performing art forms. 1

ii. A is a journey to and from a sacred places for search of 1
moral or spiritual significance undertaken collectively by
communities.
(a) Pilgrimage
(b) Treasure
(c) voyage
(d) excursion

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iii. Activities like Walks provide tourists with an opportunity to view and 1
learn about flora, fauna and landscape are termed as
(a) Land based adventure activities
(b) Freshwater-based recreational activities
(c) Snow dependent based recreational activities
(d) Nature walks
iv. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner are termed as 1
(a) Golden triangle of India
(b) Diamond triangle of India
(c) Buddhist Triangle of India
(d) Desert Triangle of India
v. Which one of the following is NOT a Natural Tourism Product? 1
(a) Wildlife
(b) Flora & Fauna
(c) Folklore
(d) Climate
vi. Formula one race, Indian premier league are the examples of 1
(a) Symbiotic Tourism Product of India
(b) Event based Tourism Product of India
(c) Man made Tourism Product of India
(d) Site Tourism Product of India

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.

Q. 6 Name the four Stress causal agents. 2
Q. 7 List out any four barriers to effective communication. 2
Q. 8 Name any four mobile operating systems. 2
Q. 9 What qualities do you think are required to become an ideal 2
Entrepreneur? List out any four of them.
Q. 10 What is Sustainable development? 2
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)
Q. 11 Mention any two unwritten rules of business. 2
Q. 12 What do you understand by Domestic Tourism? Give one example. 2
Q. 13 Why is Travel Literature considered important? 2
Q. 14 Write two differences between Inbound and Outbound tourist. 2
Q. 15 Passport is an important document for travelling. State its features 2
(Any two).
Q. 16 How Spas are gaining popularity as modern Tourism product all over 2
the World?

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Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 17 Each individual has a unique personality. Keeping in mind highlight 4
any four determinants of Personality.
Q. 18 The professional bodies working in Tourism sector always have their 4
planned objectives. List out the four objectives of State Tourism
Development Corporation.
Q. 19 Mr. Mohan is appointed in a Travel agency. He has to supervise the 4
functions performed by different departments for the smooth
functioning of Tourism business. Discuss any four activities performed
by a Travel Agency.
Q. 20 Explain any four terminologies related with tourist. 4
Q. 21 “Flora and Fauna attracts many tourists” Justify the statement. 4

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