SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-23) Section A: READING SKILLS with answers

 Read the passage given below. 10

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The North-East of India is a melting pot of variegated cultural mosaic of people and races, an

ethnic tapestry of many hues and shades. Yet, these states are lesser explored as compared to the

rest of the country. The new generations of travellers who are ‘money rich and time poor’ are

increasingly looking for unique experiences --a phenomenon being called the emergence of the

‘experience economy’. For this new and growing breed of tourists, the North-East with its variety

and uniqueness holds immense attraction.

A study conducted in 2020 by Dr. Sherap Bhutia, revealed that the foreign tourist arrival in the

North-East increased from 37,380 persons in 2005 to 118,552 in 2014. The overall growth rate of

tourist (both domestic and foreign) in the North-East was as high as 26.44% during 2005-06. A


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high and positive growth of 12.53% was registered in foreign tourist visits to North-East States of

India during 2012 from 2011, which further rose to register a growth of 27.93% during 2013 from

2012. Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of 39.77% during 2014 from

2013, according to data provided from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

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The study recommendations for tourism planners included the need to concentrate on some key

areas like enhancement of tourist facilities, tourism financing, focus on community involvement

and others for the formulation of a sustainable tourism strategy in the North-East States of India.

(234 words)

Adapted – https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/3162

i Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.

The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.

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ii Select the appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

From paragraph 1, we can infer that the and of the

North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.

1. distinctiveness

2. conventionality

3. diversity

4. uniformity

5. modernity

A. 1 & 3

B. 2 & 4

C. 2 & 5

D. 1 & 4

1M

iii Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1:

aroma: cooking:: : painting

(Clue: Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly is/ are integral to painting)

1M

iv Select the correct option to complete the following sentence:

Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with

(Paragraph 1)

A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them.

B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.

C. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities spend money.

D. cost-effective services, affordable accommodation and many days of touring.

1M


v  represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the

North-East, from 2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.


For the Visually Impaired Candidates

Describe the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014 in ONE

word, as per paragraph 2.

1M

vi Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.

The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed

results.

A. expected

B. encouraging

C. inconsistent

D. questionable

1M

vii Substitute the word ‘witnessed’ with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the following,

sentence from paragraph 2:

Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of...

1M

viii List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’ as referred to, in Paragraph 3. 1

ix List one reason why the researchers recommend that the formulation of a tourism

strategy in the North-Eastern States of India be sustainable.

1M

x Select the option that titles paragraphs 1-3 appropriately, with reference to

information in the text.

full speed ahead               winds of change      inspecting trends                    cause and effect

ups and downs                   numbers don't lie    statistically speaking            dynamics data

causes of concern               time for action         let's investigate                    dependable facts

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


ANSWERSi.Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.

 The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.

Value Points Guidance

This is so because these states are lesser explored as 

compared to the rest of the country, in spite of having lots 

to offer.

 Award 1 mark for the complete 

answer.

 No partial credit

ii.Select the appropriate options to fill in the blanks.

From paragraph 1 we can infer that the _____________ and _________________ of the North-Eastern 

states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.

1. distinctiveness 

2. conventionality 

3. diversity 

4. uniformity

5. modernity

A. 1 & 3

B. 2 &4

C. 2 & 5

D. 1 & 4

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

A.1&3.  Award 1 mark for correctresponse

 No partial credit

iii.Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1:

aroma: cooking:: _________: painting

(Clue:Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly ___________ is/ are integral to painting)

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

hues and shades  Award 1 mark for correctresponse

 No partial credit 

iv.Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with ______________

A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them.

B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.

C. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities spend money.

D. minimal services, hostel accommodation and many days of touring.

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have 

planned for.

 Award 1 mark for correctresponse

 No partial credit 

v.Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 

2011-2014, as per paragraph 2. 

A. Option 1

B. Option 2

C. Option 3

D. Option 4

For the Visually Impaired Candidates

Describe the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014 in ONE word, as 

per paragraph 2. 

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

B. Option 2

For the visually impaired candidates

rising/ growing/ increasing (any other relevant, correct)

 Award 1 mark for correct response

 No partial credit

vi.Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.

The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed ____________ results.

A. expected

B. encouraging

C. inconsistent

D. questionable

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

B.encouraging  Award 1 mark for correctresponse

 No partial credit 

vii.Substitute the word ‘witnessed’ with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the followingsentence from 

 paragraph 2:

Foreign tourist arrivals inthe North-East witnessed a growth of...

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

observed/ recorded/ showed/ displayed 

 (Any other similar relevant)

 Award 1 mark for correct response

 No partial credit

viii.List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’as referred to, in Paragraph 3.

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

(Any 2)

Accommodation—hotels, hostels, camps

Recreation—Parks, Gardens, Museums, Shopping areas 

Essential- eating outlets, toilets, water points, kiosks for 

maps / currency exchange (if needed), certified travel guide 

availability

Transport-dedicated shuttle service, sight-seeing buses, 

cards or passes, car hiring stations

Digital upgrades –WiFi availability, websites, ticketing, 

forums

(Any other relevant)

 Award 1 mark for 2 relevant examples

 Award ½ mark for 1 relevant example 

ixList one reason why the researchers recommend that the formulation of a tourism strategy in the NorthEastern States of India be sustainable.

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

(Any one)

 To create socio-economic benefits for the local 

community 

 To reduce the negative impacts caused on the 

destination/s

 To ensure protection of culture and heritage/ To 

ensure minimal intervention in the cultural aspects

 To protect natural wildlife and resources

(Any other relevant)

 Award 1 mark for relevant and correct 

answer

 No partial credit

x.Select the option that titles paragraphs 1-3 appropriately, with reference to information in the text.

(1 mark)

Value Points Guidance

B

. 

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