CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Tourism

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Series : X4YZW SET ~ 4

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Q.P. Code
330
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on the title page of the answer-book.

TOURISM

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Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 60
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question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

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(i)
(ii) - 24 :
(iii)
(iv) 6 + 18) = 24 3
6 + 11) = 17
(v)
(vi) : 30 :
(a) 6
(b)
(c)
(d)
(vii) 30 :
(a) 18
(b) 11
(c)
(d)

$
(30 )

1. 6 4 4 1=4
(i) - ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(ii) __________
(A)
(B) -
(C)
(D)

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General Instructions :
(i) Please read the instructions carefully.
(ii) This question paper consists of 24 questions in two Sections : Section A
and Section B.
(iii) Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains
Subjective type questions.
(iv) Out of the given (6 + 18) = 24 questions, a candidate has to answer
(6 + 11) = 17 questions in the allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
(v) All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct
order.
(vi) Section A : Objective Type Questions (30 marks) :
(a) This section has 6 questions.
(b) There is no negative marking.
(c) Do as per the instructions given.
(d) Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
(vii) Section B : Subjective Type Questions (30 marks) :
(a) This section has 18 questions.
(b) A candidate has to do 11 questions.
(c) Do as per the instructions given.
(d) Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

Section A
(Objective Type Questions) (30 Marks)

1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills. 4 1=4

(i) Which of the following is not a factor that affects active listening ?
(A) Eye contact (B) Gestures
(C) Giving feedback (D) Time

(ii) To dream big and achieve the desired or set results is called
__________.
(A) Positive thinking
(B) Self-awareness
(C) Result orientation
(D) Motivation
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(iii) _________ -

(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iv) __________
(A) (B) (row)
(C) (column) (D) (cell)

(v) , __________
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

(vi)

2. 7 5 5 1=5

(i) 1670 ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(ii)
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(iii)

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(iv) ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

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(iii) ___________ are individuals who love interacting with people around
and are generally talkative.
(A) Introvert (B) Extrovert
(C) Reserved persons (D) Shy persons
(iv) A ____________ is an arrangement of cells in a vertical manner in a
spreadsheet.
(A) grid (B) row
(C) column (D) cell
(v) Entrepreneurs who do not have any entrepreneurship background
are termed as :
(A) First generation entrepreneurs
(B) Second generation entrepreneurs
(C) Third generation entrepreneurs
(D) Fourth generation entrepreneurs
(vi) Name any two green jobs in Ecotourism.

2. Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions. 5 1=5
(i) In 1670, the Grand tour concept was developed for ____________
purposes.
(A) educational (B) entertainment
(C) leisure (D) financial

(ii) Thomas Cook conducted the world s first international tour from :
(A) England to India (B) England to Paris
(C) Paris to England (D) Paris to India
(iii) It was the first Indian travel agency that organized group tours
abroad and in India for Indian travellers.
(A) American Express
(B) N. Jamnadas and Co. Ltd.
(C) Jeena and Company
(D) Cox and Kings
(iv) The companies that deal only with business travel are called :
(A) Tourism Travel Houses (B) Retail Travel Houses
(C) Trade Travel Houses (D) Business Travel Houses

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(v) - ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(vi) - ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(vii) ?
(A) (mega) (B) (complex)
(C) (regional) (D) (consortium)

3. 7 6 6 1=6
(i)
(A) (B)
(C) (A) (B) (D) (A) (B)

(ii) LCC ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iii) -747 -777
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

(iv) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(v)

(A) (B)
(C) (D)

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(v) The oldest travel agency in North America is :
(A) Brownell Travel (B) Town Travel
(C) British Travel (D) Leisure Travel

(vi) Which of the following is not an online travel website that sell hotel
rooms ?
(A) Expedia (B) Orbitz
(C) World Hotel Link (D) Travelogue

(vii) Which type of agency does not exist in the United States ?
(A) Mega (B) Complex
(C) Regional (D) Consortium

3. Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions. 6 1=6

(i) Telephones must be answered :
(A) Promptly (B) Courteously
(C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

(ii) LCC stands for :
(A) Low Cost Carrier (B) Least Cost Carrier
(C) Load Cost Carrier (D) Less Cost Carrier

(iii) B-747 series and B-777 series are the variants of :
(A) Short range aircraft
(B) Medium range aircraft
(C) Long range aircraft
(D) Fast speed aircraft

(iv) __________ is the main mode for international tourism.
(A) Rail (B) Land
(C) Water (D) Air

(v) It is the physical process of transporting commodities and
merchandise goods and cargo by sea.
(A) Shipping (B) Shopping
(C) Packing (D) Moving
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(vi) POS ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(vii) ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

4. 6 5 5 1=5
(i)

(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(ii) FIT ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

(iii) __________
(A) - (B) -
(C) (D)

(iv) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(v)
, __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(vi)
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

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(vi) POS stands for :
(A) Process of Sale (B) Point of Sale
(C) Purpose of Sale (D) Proposal of Sale

(vii) Which is not a type of Itinerary ?
(A) Skeletal (B) Technical
(C) Descriptive (D) Complex

4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5 1=5

(i) It is a key component of staying organized and being able to
maximize your vacation time.
(A) Travel itinerary (B) Planning
(C) Packing (D) Travel magazine

(ii) FIT stands for :
(A) Foreign Inclusive Traveller
(B) Foreign Independent Traveller
(C) Free Independent Traveller
(D) Fixed Independent Traveller

(iii) Accommodation constitutes almost ____________ cost of package.
(A) One-fourth (B) One-third
(C) Half (D) One-fifth

(iv) Freedom Tour is arranged as per demand of ___________.
(A) customers (B) producers
(C) retailers (D) wholesalers

(v) The tour where the local ground operator becomes the host to receive
the guests at the destination is called :
(A) Guest tour (B) Free tour
(C) Special tour (D) Hosted tour

(vi) It offers conducted tours to places of tourist interest in the cities.
(A) Event services (B) Insurance
(C) Sightseeing tour (D) Ferry services

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5. 6 5 5 1=5
(i) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(ii) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iii) ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iv)
(v) (PATA) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(vi) IATO

6. 6 5 5 1=5
(i) IATO ?
(A) (active) (B) (allied)
(C) (associate) (D) (apex)

(ii)
(A) ADTOI (B) PATA
(C) ATOAI (D) TAFI
(iii)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

(iv) SABRE ___________
(A) 1950 (B) 1964
(C) 1974 (D) 1984
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5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5 1=5
(i) ____________ costs change as per the number of pax in the package
tour.
(A) Variable (B) Fixed
(C) Direct (D) Indirect
(ii) Tourism is largely drivern by the ___________.
(A) season (B) time
(C) budget (D) place
(iii) Advertising and sales promotion are related to :
(A) Marketing cost (B) Training cost
(C) Printing cost (D) Transfer cost
(iv) Define cost sheet.
(v) PATA is responsible for development of the ____________ tourism
industry.
(A) European (B) American
(C) Asia Pacific (D) South Asia
(vi) Give the full form of IATO.

6. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5 1=5
(i) Which of the following is not a member of IATO ?
(A) Active (B) Allied
(C) Associate (D) Apex
(ii) It is actively engaged in the promotion of Domestic tourism in India.
(A) ADTOI (B) PATA
(C) ATOAI (D) TAFI
(iii) CRS stands for :
(A) Consumer Reservation System
(B) Customer Reservation System
(C) Computer Reservation System
(D) Central Reservation System
(iv) SABRE was launched in the year ___________.
(A) 1950 (B) 1964
(C) 1974 (D) 1984
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(v)

(vi) GDS :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

$
30
5 3 20 30
3 2=6

7. ? 2
8.
2
9. 2
10. 2
11. 2
5 3 20 30 3 2=6

12. ? 2
13. 2
14. 2
15. ? 2
16. 2
3 2 30 50 2 3=6

17.

3
18. ? 3
19. ADTOI - 3
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(v) Name two GDS-based online travel agencies.

(vi) GDS stands for :
(A) Global Distribution System
(B) Geo Distribution System
(C) Global Delivery System
(D) Grand Distribution System

Section B
(Subjective Type Questions) (30 Marks)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions based on Employability Skills in
20 30 words each. 3 2=6
7. What results in lack of communication skills ? 2
8. Mention some techniques that help to maintain a positive outlook in the
long run. 2
9. Name any four presentation software. 2
10. List out the qualities required to become a successful entrepreneur. 2
11. Write the benefits of green jobs. 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20 30 words each. 3 2=6
12. What do you understand by Retail Travel Agency ? 2
13. Discuss the role of transportation in tourism. 2
14. Name the points to be considered while preparing an itinerary. 2
15. What are incentivized tours ? 2
16. Discuss the work of Galileo International. 2

Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30 50 words each. 2 3=6
17. In the tourism business, all staff provide a high level of customer services
so as to make sales and build the client base. Justify the statement by
providing standards for customer service. 3
18. Why is the costing of a tour package an important exercise ? 3
19. Explain the essential prerequisites of ADTOI. 3

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5 3 50 80 3 4=12

20. ? 4

21. 4

22. 4

23.
4

24. 4

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Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50 80 words each. 3 4=12

20. How did Thomas Cook played a key role in the evolution of travel business ? 4

21. Explain the concept of Itinerary Planning. 4

22. Explain the designing process of Tour Packages. 4

23. eciding price of tourism business is a strong mix of marketing strategy
and financial analysis. Discuss the pricing strategies used in tourism
business. 4

24. State the components of Tourism. 4

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