International Tourism Day MCQs

Q. When is World Tourism Day celebrated?

 A) October 1

 B) September 27

 C) August 15

 D) November 5

 Ans: B) September 27

Q. Which organization is responsible for coordinating World Tourism Day?

 A) UNESCO

 B) World Health Organization

 C) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

 D) International Tourism Committee

 Ans: C) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Q. In which year was the first World Tourism Day celebrated?

 A) 1980

 B) 1975

 C) 1990

 D) 1967

 Ans: A) 1980

Q. What was the theme for World Tourism Day 2023?

 A) Sustainable Tourism

 B) Rethinking Tourism

 C) Tourism and Green Investments

 D) Tourism for Inclusive Growth

 Ans: C) Tourism and Green Investments

Q. Which country hosted the official celebration of World Tourism Day 2023?

 A) Saudi Arabia

 B) India

 C) Egypt

 D) Spain

 Ans: A) Saudi Arabia

Q. Which region is the most visited tourist destination in the world?

 A) Asia

 B) Europe

 C) North America

 D) Australia

 Ans: B) Europe

Q. Which country receives the highest number of international tourists annually?

 A) United States

 B) Spain

 C) France

 D) Italy

 Ans: C) France

Q. What is the economic contribution of tourism to global GDP?

 A) 5%

 B) 7%

 C) 10%

 D) 15%

 Ans: C) 10%

Q. Which country has the highest income from international tourism?

 A) United States

 B) China

 C) Spain

 D) Italy

 Ans: A) United States

Q. What percentage of global jobs is provided by the tourism sector?

  A) 5%

  B) 7%

  C) 10%

  D) 12%

  Ans: C) 10%

Q. What does sustainable tourism aim to achieve?

  A) Economic benefits only

  B) Environmental conservation and responsible travel

  C) Attracting luxury travelers

  D) Promoting mass tourism

  Ans: B) Environmental conservation and responsible travel

Q. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable tourism?

  A) Increase in tourist numbers

  B) Focus on profit only

  C) Preserving cultural heritage

  D) Promoting fast tourism

  Ans: C) Preserving cultural heritage

Q. Which term describes tourism that minimizes its environmental footprint?

  A) Ecotourism

  B) Luxury Tourism

  C) Mass Tourism

  D) Heritage Tourism

  Ans: A) Ecotourism

Q. Which country is known for pioneering sustainable tourism practices?

  A) Costa Rica

  B) Brazil

  C) China

  D) Russia

  Ans: A) Costa Rica

Q. Which of the following is a challenge for sustainable tourism?

  A) Lower operational costs

  B) High initial investment

  C) Better environmental outcomes

  D) Increased cultural exchange

  Ans: B) High initial investment

Q. Which year saw a dramatic fall in global tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

  A) 2018

  B) 2019

  C) 2020

  D) 2021

  Ans: C) 2020

Q. By what percentage did global tourism decline in 2020 due to the pandemic?

  A) 10%

  B) 30%

  C) 60%

  D) 75%

  Ans: C) 60%

Q. Which country was the first to reopen its borders to vaccinated tourists post-pandemic?

  A) Thailand

  B) Australia

  C) Iceland

  D) Japan

  Ans: C) Iceland

Q. What was the primary focus of World Tourism Day in 2021?

  A) Tourism and Health

  B) Tourism and Rural Development

  C) Rethinking Tourism in the Pandemic Era

  D) Inclusive Tourism Recovery

  Ans: D) Inclusive Tourism Recovery

Q. Which sector of tourism was hit hardest by the pandemic?

  A) Heritage tourism

  B) Adventure tourism

  C) Cruise tourism

  D) Cultural tourism

  Ans: C) Cruise tourism

Q. What type of tourism focuses on exploring natural environments?

  A) Cultural Tourism

  B) Ecotourism

  C) Medical Tourism

  D) Adventure Tourism

  Ans: B) Ecotourism

Q. What is medical tourism?

  A) Traveling for medical procedures

  B) Traveling to visit famous doctors

  C) Exploring healthcare museums

  D) Adventure trips with medical experts

  Ans: A) Traveling for medical procedures

Q. Which of the following is an example of adventure tourism?

  A) Visiting a museum

  B) Climbing Mount Everest

  C) Attending a cultural show

  D) Visiting a spa

  Ans: B) Climbing Mount Everest

Q. What is “dark tourism”?

  A) Tourism to underdeveloped countries

  B) Visiting places associated with death and tragedy

  C) Night-time tourism activities

  D) Sustainable tourism in caves

  Ans: B) Visiting places associated with death and tragedy

Q. Which continent is the largest outbound tourism market?

  A) Africa

  B) Asia

  C) Europe

  D) South America

  Ans: C) Europe

Q. Where is the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?

  A) Paris, France

  B) Madrid, Spain

  C) Geneva, Switzerland

  D) New York, USA

  Ans: B) Madrid, Spain

Q. Who is the current Secretary-General of UNWTO (as of 2024)?

  A) Zurab Pololikashvili

  B) Taleb Rifai

  C) Francesco Frangialli

  D) Antonio Guterres

  Ans: A) Zurab Pololikashvili

Q. Which UN agency works closely with UNWTO to promote sustainable development?

  A) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)

  B) UNICEF

  C) UNDP

  D) WHO

  Ans: A) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)

Q. What is the main focus of UNWTO’s Global Code of Ethics for Tourism?

  A) Promoting low-cost tourism

  B) Ensuring the well-being of tourists

  C) Promoting responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism

  D) Developing tourist destinations

  Ans: C) Promoting responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism

Q. Which year was declared the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the UN?

  A) 2015

  B) 2017

  C) 2020

  D) 2023

  Ans: B) 2017

Q. Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef, a famous natural tourist attraction?

  A) Australia

  B) New Zealand

  C) Indonesia

  D) South Africa

  Ans: A) Australia

Q. Which city is known for the Eiffel Tower, a major tourism landmark?

  A) London

  B) Berlin

  C) Paris

  D) Rome

  Ans: C) Paris

Q. Which South American country is home to the famous tourist site Machu Picchu?

  A) Argentina

  B) Chile

  C) Peru

 D) Brazil

  Ans: C) Peru

Q. Which African country is famous for its wildlife safaris and Maasai Mara National Reserve?

  A) Nigeria

  B) Kenya

  C) Egypt

  D) South Africa

  Ans: B) Kenya

Q. Which Southeast Asian country is known for its temples and beaches, especially in Bali?

  A) Thailand

  B) Vietnam

  C) Indonesia

  D) Malaysia

  Ans: C) Indonesia

Q. Which country is home to the historical site of the Colosseum?

  A) Greece

  B) Turkey

  C) Italy

  D) Spain

  Ans: C) Italy

Q. Which city is famous for its annual Carnival celebration, one of the largest in the world?

  A) Rio de Janeiro

  B) Venice

  C) New Orleans

  D) Barcelona

  Ans: A) Rio de Janeiro

Q. The Great Wall, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which country?

  A) India

  B) China

  C) Japan

  D) South Korea

  Ans: B) China

Q. Which of the following is an example of cultural tourism?

  A) Wildlife Safari

  B) Visiting a traditional dance festival

  C) Adventure hiking

  D) Beach vacation

  Ans: B) Visiting a traditional dance festival

Q. Which famous religious site in India attracts millions of tourists every year?

  A) Taj Mahal

  B) Golden Temple

  C) Red Fort

  D) Qutub Minar

  Ans: B) Golden Temple

Q. What is over tourism?

  A) A sudden surge in domestic tourists

  B) Excessive tourism that negatively impacts the environment and local communities

  C) A term for eco-friendly tourism

  D) A rapid increase in luxury tourism

  Ans: B) Excessive tourism that negatively impacts the environment and local communities

Q. Which popular tourist destination has been suffering from over tourism, prompting local restrictions?

  A) Tokyo, Japan

  B) Venice, Italy

  C) Dubai, UAE

  D) Sydney, Australia

  Ans: B) Venice, Italy

Q. Which initiative promotes sustainable and responsible tourism in the Himalayas?

  A) Clean Mountain Initiative

  B) Eco-Himalayan Tourism Project

  C) Green Trails Project

  D) Save the Himalayas Campaign

  Ans: C) Green Trails Project

Q. What is the primary environmental issue affecting the Maldives’ tourism industry?

  A) Air pollution

  B) Deforestation

  C) Rising sea levels

  D) Overcrowding

  Ans: C) Rising sea levels

Q. Which region is popular for promoting ecotourism through its unique wildlife and rainforest biodiversity?

  A) Amazon Rainforest

  B) Sahara Desert

  C) Siberian Tundra

  D) Mediterranean Coast

  Ans: A) Amazon Rainforest

Q. What is the aim of the “Travel Sustainable” badge by Booking.com?

  A) Promote eco-friendly stays

  B) Offer discounts for frequent travelers

  C) Encourage international tourism

  D) Highlight luxury accommodations

  Ans: A) Promote eco-friendly stays

Q. Which city hosted the International Tourism Expo 2024?

  A) Dubai

  B) Berlin

  C) Madrid

  D) Paris

  Ans: B) Berlin

Q. Which international organization launched the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative to reduce plastic pollution?

  A) UNWTO

  B) WWF

  C) Greenpeace

  D) World Bank

  Ans: A) UNWTO

Q. Which international airline was the first to announce net-zero carbon emissions by 2050?

  A) Emirates

  B) Qatar Airways

  C) British Airways

  D) American Airlines

  Ans: C) British Airways

Q. Which European country banned short domestic flights to reduce carbon emissions?

  A) Germany

  B) France

  C) Netherlands

  D) Italy

  Ans: B) France

Q. Which year did the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) become a specialized agency of the United Nations?

 A) 1945

 B) 1975

 C) 2003

 D) 1995

 Ans: C) 2003

Q. Which city is considered the most visited city in the world according to pre-pandemic tourism data?

 A) London

 B) Bangkok

 C) Paris

 D) New York

 Ans: B) Bangkok

Q. Which famous tourist site in India is known for being one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?

 A) Red Fort

 B) Taj Mahal

 C) Qutub Minar

 D) Gateway of India

 Ans: B) Taj Mahal

Q. What is “voluntourism”?

 A) A type of tourism where travelers participate in volunteer work

 B) A luxury travel experience

 C) A form of tourism related to festivals

 D) A way to travel on a tight budget

 Ans: A) A type of tourism where travelers participate in volunteer work

Q. Which of the following is a key benefit of promoting rural tourism?

 A) Increased overcrowding

 B) Development of urban areas

 C) Diversification of income sources for rural communities

 D) Rising real estate prices

 Ans: C) Diversification of income sources for rural communities

Q. Which country recently introduced the concept of “Tourism with a Purpose” to promote meaningful travel?

 A) Saudi Arabia

 B) Switzerland

 C) Japan

 D) Singapore

 Ans: A) Saudi Arabia

Q. What was the theme for World Tourism Day in 2021?

 A) Sustainable Tourism

 B) Tourism for Inclusive Growth

 C) Digital Transformation in Tourism

 D) Tourism and Rural Development

 Ans: B) Tourism for Inclusive Growth

Q. Which country is known for its famous ancient structure, Petra, one of the most visited UNESCO sites in the world?

 A) Jordan

 B) Egypt

 C) Greece

 D) Turkey

 Ans: A) Jordan

Q. Which European country saw a rapid surge in tourism after legalizing cannabis for recreational use?

 A) Portugal

 B) Netherlands

 C) Switzerland

 D) Spain

 Ans: B) Netherlands

Q. What is the name of the global initiative aimed at enhancing tourism’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

 A) Tourism for Tomorrow

 B) Tourism for Sustainable Development

 C) Global Tourism Agenda 2030

 D) Tourism and SDGs Platform

 Ans: D) Tourism and SDGs Platform