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Subject	Duration of Examination	Maximum of Marks	Minimum Qualifying Marks of Selection
Paper�I Travel and Tourism (Degree Standard) (Total = 200 questions)	3 Hours	300	150
Paper�II General Studies (Degree Std.) (75 questions) + Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (S.S.L.C Std) (25 questions) (Total = 100 questions)	2 Hours	200
	Total	500

 

ATO ???????? �Paper I ???????????? :

Unit � I: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TOURISM:

Introduction to tourism- Meaning and Scope, Concept ,Components, and types of Tourism � Emerging trends- Evolution of Tourism in India- Ministry of TourismGovernment of India � Department of Tourism � Government of Tamil Nadu.

UNIT- II: TOURISM PRODUCTS OF INDIA

Unique features of Tourism Products- Tourist attraction Hills/ Beaches/ Mountains/ WaterBodies- Forts/ Palaces/ Fairs and festivals/Folk dances/Dance /Music/-Art and craftsTemples/Churches/ Mosque and other religious worship places- UNESCO World Heritage sites- Flora and Fauna- Major wildlife sanctuaries and National parks- Major Tourist Circuits of India- Land, Air and Water based adventure activities, Guidelines and Regulations -Ancient Monuments Preservation Act 1904- Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Site and Remains Act 1958.

UNIT � III: TRANSPORT

History- Land-Water and Air- Air Industry / Airlines in India/ Functions/ Present policies-Air
Charters- Growth of Road Transport � Indian Road Network � Major rail network of Indiatypes of Rail Tours in India- Water Transport- History and Development-Historical PastCruise ships-Ferries- Hovercraft- River and Canal boats- Boat Houses.

UNIT- IV: ACCOMMODATION OPERATIONS�

Origin and growth of hotels- Classification of Hotels on the basis of Size, Location,
Facilities, Plan , Service and Ownership- Allied Catering services- Supplementary
Accommodation- House Keeping- Front Office Management- Booking procedures- Types
of Food and Beverages.

UNIT-V: TOURISM MARKETING

Unique features of Tourism Marketing � Market Segmentation- Marketing mix- tourists
behavior- Distribution channel and its characteristics- Market research- Market forecastMarketing Promotions- Tools of Promotion- E-Marketing- Domestic and International
Travel Marts- Branding of Tourism products- �Incredible India� Campaign- �Enchanting
Tamil Nadu: Experience yourselves�- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- Destination Life Cycle.

UNIT-VI: TOURISM POLICY AND PLANNING

Need and Objectives of Tourism Policy-John Sargeant Committee- L.K.Jha Committee
(Ad-hoc Committee) � 1963, National Tourism Policy -1982, Yunus committee 1988-
Tourism Finance Corporation of India, National Action Plan on Tourism � 1992- National
Tourism Policy-2002 � Tourism in Five year plans- Tourism policies of Tamil Nadu.

UNIT-VII: FUNCTIONS OF TRAVEL AGENCY AND TOUR OPERATION

Tour Operation Procedures � Tour Package � Itinerary preparation- Tour Costing- Travel
formalities � Passport/ VISA /Health Regulations/ Travel insurance/ Customs Clearance/
Foreign Exchange formalities � Baggage rules.

UNIT- VIII: TOURISM GEOGRAPHY

Physical Geography of India- Climate- Sub continent-River system-Mountains- Plains �
Political Geography of India- World Time zone, GMT- India Time Zone.

UNIT-IX: TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS

Organisation and Functions of WTO, ICAO, IATA, PATA, TAAI, IH &RA, SIHRA, FHRAI,
NTO.

UNIT-X: IMPACT OF TOURISM

Positive and negative- Socio-Cultural and Economic Impact � Physical / Environmental
Impact: Earth Summits.

ATO ???????? �Paper II ???????????? :�

UNIT� I: GENERAL SCIENCE

Physics: Universe � General scientific laws � Scientific instruments � Inventions and
discoveries � National scientific laboratories � Science glossary � Mechanics and properties
of matter � Physical quantities, standards and units � Electricity and magnetism �
Electronics and communication � Heat, light and sound � Atomic and nuclear physics �
Solid State Physics � Spectroscopy � Geophysics � Astronomy and space science.

Chemistry: Elements and Compounds � Acids, bases and salts � Oxidation and reduction
� Chemistry of ores and metals � Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds � Fertilizers,
pesticides, insecticides � Biochemistry and biotechnology � Electrochemistry � Polymers
and plastics.

Botany: Main Concepts of life science � The cell-basic unit of life � Classification of living
organism � Nutrition and dietetics � Respiration � Excretion of metabolic waste �
Bio-communication.

Zoology: Blood and blood circulation � Endocrine system � Reproductive system �
Genetics the science of heredity � Environment, ecology, health and hygiene,
Bio-diversity and its conservation � Human diseases, Prevention and remedies �
Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases � Alcoholism and drug abuse �
Animals, plants and human life.

UNIT-II: CURRENT EVENTS

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Political Science:�India�s foreign policy � Latest court verdicts � Public opinion � Problems in conduct of public elections � Political parties and political system in India � Public awareness & General administration � Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt., � Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility.

Geography: Geographical landmarks � Policy on environment and ecology.

Economics: Current socio-economic problems � New economic policy & Govt. Sector.

Science: Latest inventions on science & technology � Latest discoveries in Health Science
� Mass media & communication.

UNIT�III: GEOGRAPHY

Earth and Universe � Solar system � Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere � Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate � Water resources � Rivers in India � Soil, minerals & natural resources � Natural vegetation � Forest & wildlife � Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries � Transport & communication � Social geography � Population-density and distribution � Natural calamities � Disaster management � Climate change � Impact and consequences � Mitigation measures � Pollution Control.

UNIT-IV: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA

Pre-historic events � Indus valley civilization � Vedic, Aryan and Sangam age � Maurya dynasty � Buddhism and Jainism � Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas � Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis � South Indian history � Culture and Heritage of Tamil people � Advent of European invasion � Expansion and consolidation of British rule � Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors � Social reforms and religious movements � India since independence � Characteristics of Indian culture � Unity in diversity � race, colour,language, custom � India-as secular state � Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music � Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN � Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres � Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy � Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar, M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.

UNIT-V: INDIAN POLITY

Constitution of India � Preamble to the constitution � Salient features of constitution -Union, State and territory � Citizenship � Rights amend duties � Fundamental rights -Fundamental duties � Human rights charter � Union legislature � Parliament � State executive � State Legislature � Assembly � Status of Jammu & Kashmir � Local government � Panchayat raj � Tamil Nadu � Judiciary in India � Rule of law/Due process of law � Indian federalism � Center-state relations � Emergency provisions � Civil services in India � Administrative challenges in a welfare state � Complexities of district administration � Elections � Election Commission Union and State � Official language and Schedule VIII � Amendments to constitution � Schedules to constitution � Administrative reforms & tribunals � Corruption in public life � Anti-corruption measures � Central Vigilance Commission, Lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India � Right to information � Central and State Commission � Empowerment of women � Voluntary organizations and Public grievances redressal � Consumer protection forms.

UNIT- VI: INDIAN ECONOMY

Nature of Indian economy � Need for economic planning � Five-year plan models-an assessment � Land reforms & agriculture- Application of science in agriculture -Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & isinvestmentDevelopment of infrastructure- National income � Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution � Banking, money & monetary policy � Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) � WTO-globalization & privatization � Rural welfare oriented programmes- Social sector problems � population, education, health, employment, poverty � HRD � sustainable economic growth � Economic trends in Tamil Nadu � Energy Different sourcesand development � Finance Commission � Planning Commission � National Development Council.

UNIT-VII: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

National renaissance � Early uprising against British rule � 1857 Revolt � Indian National
Congress � Emergence of national leaders � Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji � Growth of
militant movements � Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts & Pacts � World
war & final phase struggle � Communalism led to partition � Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom
struggle � Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others � Birth of political parties / political
system in India since independence.

UNIT- VIII: APTITUDE & MENTAL ABILITY TESTS

Conversion of information to data � Collection, compilation and presentation of data -tables, graphs, diagrams � Parametric representation of data � Analytical interpretation of data � Simplification � Percentage � Highest Common Factor (HCF) � Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) � Ratio and Proportion � Simple interest � Compound interest � Area �Volume � Time and Work � Behavioral ability � Basic terms, Communications in informationtechnology � Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) � Decision making and problem solving.

Logical Reasoning: Puzzles � Dice � Visual Reasoning � Alpha numeric reasoning �
Number Series � Logical Number / Alphabetical / Diagrammatic Sequences.

Quantitative Aptitude�:

• HCF & LCM
• Algebraic Expressions and in Equalities
• Average
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Number System & Simplification
• Probability
• Simple & Compound interest
• Ratio and Proportion & Partnership
• Time and Work & Pipes and Cisterns
• Speed, time & Distance (Train, Boats & Stream)
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Mixture & Allegations
• Data Interpretation
• Number Series
• Speed, Distance and Time
• Time and Work
• Number System

General Awareness:

• Knowledge of Current affairs
• Culture and history of India including freedom struggle
• Environmental issues concerning India and the World
• General scientific and technological developments etc.
• Indian Economy
• Indian geography
• Indian Polity and constitution

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