TS-5 Solved Assignment 2018-19
TS-5: ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
(TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT)
Course Code: TS-5 Programme: BTS
Total Marks: 100 Assignment Code: TS-5/TMA/2018
1. Define Biodiversity. Enumerate the various causes of biodiversity loss and how they
impact human lives. 20
2. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each: 5×4=20
a) Abiotic elements
b) Biotic elements
c) Biomes
d) Food web
3. Discuss the concept of environment in the Indian philosophical tradition. 20
4. Write a detailed note on the relationship between the natural environment and tourism
development. 20
5. What are Wetlands? What major ecological functions do they play? 20
6. Give an account of the measures taken up by the Indian Government towards protection
and the preservation of the environment. 20
7. Discuss the concept of Alternative tourism detailing associated problems and benefits. 20
8. Discuss the role and responsibility of tourists and the local community respectively for
sustainable development of tourism destinations. 20
9. Compare and analyse the impact of Planned Vs Unplanned tourism destinations. 20
10. How can hotels minimize their negative environmental impacts? Cite appropriate
examples. 20
