HPAS General Studies III – Unit III, Sub-Unit 3

PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–3 Syllabus

• Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh.
• Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh.
• Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism.
• Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in sustainable development of the State.
• Environmental concerns of the tourism industry, both positive and negative effects, including climate change concerning Himachal Pradesh.

PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–3 PYQ

The questions listed below fall under UNIT–III: Environment and Agriculture, SUB UNIT–3: Tourism (Himachal Pradesh). This subunit covers the state’s tourism policy, its various types (religious, adventure, heritage), the concept of eco-tourism and green tourism, and the associated social, economic, cultural, and environmental implications.

1. Define the concepts of eco-tourism and green tourism. How do they contribute to the sustainable development of a state like Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 10, 2025)
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2. Explain the various types of tourism (Religious, adventure, and heritage) with suitable examples from Himachal Pradesh. How do these contribute to the state’s economy and cultural preservation? (Q. 20, 2025)
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1. Give an account of adventure and heritage tourism in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 10, 2024)
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2. What are the primary environmental concerns associated with the tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh? Also, explain the role of eco-tourism in the sustainable development of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 20, 2024)
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1. Enlist various promotional themes of tourism in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 15, 2023)
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2. Explain the role of ecotourism in the sustainable development of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 24, 2023)
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1. What is eco-tourism? Discuss the potential of ecotourism in the sustainable development of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Also, enlist various initiatives taken by the Himachal Pradesh Government to promote Eco-tourism in the state. (Q. 28, 2021)
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1. What are the major environmental concerns in the tourism policy of Himachal Pradesh? How can heritage tourism play a role in the economic growth of tourism in Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 28, 2020)
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1. Describe the concept and state framework of Ecotourism in the Beas circuit of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 13, 2019)
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2. Explain in detail the various promotional themes of tourism in Himachal Pradesh. Also discuss the concept of ecotourism in the context of the sustainable development of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 28, 2019)
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1. Explain different initiatives undertaken by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the improvement of socio-cultural aspects of tourism. Do these initiatives have the potential to strengthen Eco-tourism in Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 28, 2018)
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1. What are the positive and negative effects of promoting tourism in H.P.? (Q. 15, 2017)
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1. In what way does tourism contribute to economic development in H.P.? (Q. 11, 2016)
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