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Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set:
Concept: Types of Sports
Explain the following statement with reasons.
The history of sports is as old as the origin of mankind.
Concept: Concept of Sports
Explain the following statement with reasons.
Major Dhyan Chand is known as the 'Wizard of Hockey'.
Concept: Types of Sports
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.
| Sports and Greek is a very ancient equation. The Greeks were the first to Standardise the rules of sports and organize them systematically. They started sports competitions of Discus throw, Horse and Chariot Races, Wrestling, and Boxing, etc. The ancient event of Olympic competitions used to be held at Olympia, the ancient Greek city. To be able to participate in the Olympics and be a winner is supposed to be a great honour for sportspersons. |
- In which city were the ancient Olympic competitions held?
- From which period is the relation of sports and Greeks?
- Write in your own words about Olympic Games.
Concept: Concept of Sports
Read the following passage and answer the questions below:
| Major Dhyan Chand, an expert player of hockey was also the captain of the Indian hockey team. Indian hockey team won a Gold Medal in 1936 at Berlin Olympics under his captaincy. He was also part of the previous hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at Olympics and won Gold Medals. 29th August, the birth date of Dhyan Chand is celebrated as the National Sports Day in India. He was known as the 'Wizard of Hockey.' He was honoured with a 'Padmabhushan' in 1956. |
- Who is called the 'Wizard of Hockey'? [1]
- In India, Major Dhyan Chand's birthday is celebrated as? [1]
- Write in short about the contribution of Major Dhyan Chand in Olympics. [2]
Concept: Types of Sports
Bhilar village near Mahabaleshwar is wel-known for .............
Concept: Professional Opportunities in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Write short note
Sports Tourism.
Concept: Types of Tourism
State the world cultural heritage sites located in Maharashtra and give information about any one of them.
Concept: Conservation and Preservation of Heritage
Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
(i) Kutub Minar - Mehrauli
(ii) Gol Gumbaz - Bijapur
(iii) Gondeshwar temple - Ambarnath
(iv) Taj Mahal - Agra
Concept: Types of Tourism
Tourism can generate career and employment opportunities. Give your opinion.
Concept: Development of Tourism
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
Bhilar is known as the ‘Village of __________’
Concept: Professional Opportunities in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Complete the following Concept chart :
Concept: Conservation and Preservation of Heritage
Give an elaborate answer to the following.
Describe any three types of tourism.
Concept: Types of Tourism
Write a short note on Historical tourism.
Concept: Types of Tourism
Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite it:
Concept: Tourism in the Past
Write a short note.
Conservation of historical monuments
Concept: Development of Tourism
Explain the following statement with reasons.
Tourism provides job opportunities to local people.
Concept: Professional Opportunities in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Complete the following table.
| Types of Tourism | Objectives |
| ______ | Travel beyond national boundaries. |
| Historical Tourism | ______ |
| ______ | Travel for therapy, health services, and medical reasons. |
| Tourism is based on special events. | ______ |
Concept: Types of Tourism
Read the following extract and answer the questions:
| The tradition of travelling from corner to corner was prevalent in India from ancient times. Vishnubhat Godse wrote down the accounts of his journey from Maharashtra to Ayodhya and back to Maharashtra. It published a book entitled, 'Maza Pravas'. Vishnubhat travelled during times of the Indian War of Independence in 1857. He was the eyewitness for many events related to this historical event. His accounts are full of detailed descriptions of various incidences during this period, especially those about the life of Lakshmibai, the queen of Jhansi. We also get to know the nature of the Marathi language of the 18th century. This book is one of the important sources of the history of that period. |
- From where did Vishnubhat Godse travel and made an account?
(i) Maharashtra to Goa
(ii) Maharashtra to Ayodhya
(iii) Maharashtra to Delhi
(iv) Maharashtra to Madras - The accounts of Vishnubhat Godse gave information about which language?
(i) Marathi
(ii) Pali
(iii) Hindi
(iv) Konkani - Did travel during ancient times help to record historic events? Justify
Concept: Tourism in the Past
Explain the following statement with reasons.
Foreigners prefer to come to India to avail of medical facilities.
Concept: Types of Tourism
