TS-5 ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM Solved Assignment 2020
Course Code: TS-5 Programme: BTS
Total Marks: 100 Assignment Code: TS-5/TMA/2020
| Title Name | TS-5 Solved Assignment 2020 |
| University | IGNOU |
| Service Type | Solved Assignment (Soft copy/PDF) |
| Course | TOURISM STUDIES |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Semester | 2020 Course: TOURISM STUDIES |
| Session | 2020 |
| Short Name | TS-5 |
| Assignment Code | TS-5/TMA/2020 |
| Product | Assignment of 2020 (IGNOU) |
| Submission Date | Last Date for January 2020 Session: October 15, 2020 Last Date for July 2020 Session: April 15, 2021 |
1. Define the terms environment and ecosystem and explain their respective components. 20
2. Discuss the different Biographic zones of India. 20
3. What do you understand by development? Explain the social and ecological problems that
are encountered in relating development with environment. 20
4. Give an overview of the elements of Indian philosophy with regard to its sensitivity and
richness on issues concerning environment. 20
5. Discuss the significances of the concepts of Preservation and Conservation in tourism
development. 20
6. Discuss how tourism activities contribute to environmental degradation. Suggest possible
ways to minimize negative environmental impact of tourism. 20
7. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each. (5×4=20)
a) Biomes
b) Biodiversity
c) Food Chain and Food Web
d) Ozone Layer Depletion.
8. Analyse critically how tourism development is both an opportunity as well as a pressure on
the local community. 20
9. How do hotel operations impact the environment? Discuss various initiatives taken up by the
hotel industry to minimize their negative environmental impact foot prints. 20
10. Considering yourself a responsible tourist, how would you conduct yourself during your
travels on a holiday trip?
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