Question

Read the following passage and do the given activities:

Kerala is the land of magic, ayurvedic massages and Kathakali. Most visitors generally begin their sojourn in this lovely state with Kochi. This city reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Here, you can see the oldest European-built church in India, a small 16th Century synagogue that serves a proportionate community of Jews, a palace built by the Portuguese, given to the Raja of Cochin and renovated by the Dutch and some world-class performances of the Kathakali dance drama. Make sure you take a boat trip on the Malabar Coast. It will take you out to the Dutch town and fort, an area that also has some surprisingly good book shops. Alternatively, you could start with Thiruvananthapuram, which also has a laid-back charm of its own. Here, you can visit the Padmanabhaswamy temple, the Napier Museum, the Puttan Mallika Palace and the neighbouring beaches. These include Kovalam, now a pleasant spot to spend an evening. The backwaters are also famous as a holiday option. For that, you have to move on to Alleppey or Alappuzha, a district made unique by an intricate network of canals. Or you could head to Munnar, the sheer beauty in the hills. Rolling oceans of tubby green tea bushes, crisp mountain air, craggy hills, wildlife and a throwback to colonial times make Munnar a lovely getaway. Or you could visit Thekkady, which is also a charming town and has the added advantage of being close to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. At Thekkady you can wander through plantations of cardamom, tea and coffee. Of the three options, you can surely choose a place of your dreams where you can chill out! You can take a meandering cruise down the backwaters, spend a lazy day by the sea, take a trek up the winding hills or enjoy ayurvedic health holidays. These are some of the advantages no other destination offers. Welcome to this unique land of spellbinding adventures. It’s the most refreshing holiday you could ever have.

(A1) Complete the following web chart:     (2)

(A2) Complete the following table:   (2)

	City	Speciality
i.	Kochi
ii.	Thekkady
iii.	Thiruvananthapuram
iv.	Alleppey

(A3) Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:    (2)

	Column ‘A’		Column ‘B’
i.	Charm	a.	throw back light or heat
ii.	Craggy	b.	enthralling
iii.	Reflect	c.	magical spell
iv.	Spellbinding	d.	steep

(A4) Do as Directed:    (2)

1. You can choose a place of your dreams.
   (Use the modal auxiliary showing compulsion and rewrite the sentence)
2. Kerala is the land of magic and ayurvedic massages
   (Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only .………. but also’)

(A5) Personal Response:   (2)

Why is the tourism industry important for the Indian Economy to flourish?

Answer 1

(A1)

(A2)

	City	Speciality
i.	Kochi	The oldest European build church in India.
ii.	Thekkady	Plantations of cardamom, tea and coffee.
iii.	Thiruvananthapuram	Padmanabhaswamy temple, the Napier museum, the Puttan Mallika Palace and the neighbouring beaches.
iv.	Alleppey	backwaters, intricate network of canals.

(A3)

	Column ‘A’		Column ‘B’
i.	Charm	c.	magical spell
ii.	Craggy	d.	steep
iii.	Reflect	a.	throw back light or heat
iv.	Spellbinding	b.	enthralling

(A4)

1. You must choose a place of your dreams.
2. Kerala is not only the land of magic but also of ayurvedic massages.

(A5)

The tourism industry is crucial for the Indian economy's growth for several reasons:

1. Economic Diversification: Tourism provides an avenue for economic diversification, reducing dependence on traditional sectors. It creates jobs, boosts local businesses, and promotes the sale of local products, contributing to many communities' livelihoods.

2. Foreign Exchange Earnings: Tourism is a significant source of foreign exchange, which is vital for the country's financial health. The inflow of tourists ensures a steady stream of foreign currency, which can help stabilize the national currency and contribute to the country's reserves.
   Together, these factors help bolster the Indian economy and drive its development.