B.1. Reema’s parents are planning a holiday trip to Kanyakumari during her summer vacation. Her father, Mr Ajay Jain meets Mr Singh from Sita Travels to get information about the place.
(i) Which city is called the ‘Pink City’?
Kanpur
✅ Jaipur
Jodhpur
(ii) Where is the famous Sun Temple of ‘Konark’ situated?
✅ Puri
Kolkata
Delhi
(iii) Where is the holy shrine of the Sikhs, ‘The Golden Temple’ situated?
Jalandhar
✅ Amritsar
Agra
(iv) Which place is known as the ‘Paradise on Earth’?
✅ Kashmir
Shimla
Ooty
(v) Where is Mahabalipuram?
Andhra Pradesh
✅ Tamil Nadu
Kerala
(vi) Which city is called the ‘Queen of Nilgiri hills’?
✅ Ooty
Nainital
Kasauli
(vii) Which is the famous tourist city at the southernmost tip of India?
Chennai
Bengaluru
✅ Kanyakumari
B.2. Reema’s parents are planning a holiday trip to Kanyakumari during her summer vacation. Her father, Mr Ajay Jain meets Mr Singh from Sita Travels to get information about the place.
Answer – Listen the Audio ant read the tape Script
B.3. KANYAKUMARI
- It is located at: the southernmost tip of
India. - Nearest airport is: 87
km away. - The beaches have: multi-coloured
sand. - Vivekananda Rock Memorial
is an important tourist place. - Tamil, Malayalam and English
languages spoken.
B.4. Now read the advertisements given below.
Answer – To observe minutely.
B.5. Now read the advertisements given below.
Answer – The advertisements on the page titled “Summer Delights” provide key tourist information about two luxury hotels in popular hill stations of India: Manali and Shimla.
Information Provided in the Advertisements
Hotel Name | Location | Key Features |
Snow Crest Manor | Manali | – Deluxe 30-room hotel – Located at the highest point in Manali – Offers best view in town – Equipped with modern facilities |
Springfields | Shimla | – Large 11-room hotel – Originally a Maharaja’s retreat – Has private lawns, parking – Known for beautiful view and royal service |
Group Discussion Ideas (for students)
When discussing in groups of four, consider the following points:
- Which hotel offers better scenic views?
- Which place would you like to visit: Manali or Shimla? Why?
- What kind of services and facilities do both hotels offer?
- Which hotel looks more appealing based on the description?
B.6. Do you and your parents like the travel packages offered by Bita Travels? Why/Why not?
Answer:
Yes, we like the travel packages offered by Bita Travels because:
- They include beautiful destinations like Kashmir, Kathmandu, Dubai, and Mauritius.
- The 7 Days – 8 Nights plan is well-timed for school holidays.
- The cost is reasonable (₹30,000 per person) for visiting two international or scenic places.
- The package allows choice and flexibility to select any two destinations.
- The destinations offer unique attractions like gardens, temples, oil wells, and beaches, catering to different interests.
8.7. Find more about a place that you wish to visit during winter vacation. Paste the picture of the place and write 3-4 sentences to make a ‘Travel Ad’ for that place:
Place Chosen: Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir (India)
(Note: Please paste a printed image in your notebook or use the provided one during class work.)
Travel Ad for Gulmarg
Winter Wonderland – Gulmarg, India
Visit the snow-covered meadows of Gulmarg this winter!
Enjoy thrilling skiing adventures, ride the Gondola cable car, and stay in cozy wooden cottages.
Perfect for snow lovers, photographers, and nature explorers.
Attraction: Skiing, snowboarding, snow walks
Book Now for a Magical Winter Escape!