CHAPTER – 30: MAJOR TOURIST CENTRES OF KARNATAKA
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
1. Nandi Hill Station is in Chikkaballapur district.
2. Abbe falls is near to Madikeri town.
3. Gokak waterfall is called the Niagara of Karnataka.
4. Om beach is near Gokarna.
5. Mysuru city is called the ‘City of Palaces’.
II. Answer the following questions in brief.
6. What are the advantages of tourism?
- Tourism fulfills the human urge for curiosity, peace, relaxation, and happiness.
- It allows people to experience picturesque locations and improve their overall health.
- It provides valuable knowledge about new places, diverse cultures, ancient civilizations, and varied lifestyles.
- It is an essential part of modern human life, promoting global understanding and economic growth.
7. Name the sites included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage sites list.
[attachment_0](attachment)- Hampi
- Pattadakal
- The Western Ghats
- The Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebeedu, and Somanathapura
8. Name the attractive places of Bengaluru.
[attachment_1](attachment)- Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, and Udyog Soudha.
- The High Court of Karnataka.
- Nehru Planetarium.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum.
- Beautiful botanical gardens like Lalbagh and Cubbon Park.
9. Name the wildlife sanctuaries of Karnataka.
- Melukote, Kaveri, Mookambika, Kappatagudda, Jogi Matti, Bheema Ghada, Chincholi, and Talakaveri.
10. Name the important waterfalls of Karnataka.
[attachment_2](attachment)- Jog Falls, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, Abbe Falls, Hebbe Falls, Kalhattagiri Falls, Unchalli Falls, Gokak Falls, and Magod Falls.
11. What is the theme of the Karnataka Tourism Department?
Answer :- The theme is “One State, Many Worlds.”
III. Match the following.
| A | B |
|---|---|
| i. Biligirirangana hills | b. Chamarajanagar district |
| ii. Gandhi Bhavan | d. Nandi Hills |
| iii. Nagara Hole | a. Rajeev Gandhi National Park |
| iv. Mysuru | e. Chamundi Hills |
| v. Udupi | c. St. Mary’s Island |
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