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TNPSC Tourist Officer ?????? ??????:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum qualifying marks for selection | |
| SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BC(OBCM)s & BCMs | Others | |||
| Paper-I
Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) (Descriptive Type) |
3 Hours | 100 | 40 | 40 |
| Paper-II (Code No.218)
General Studies (PG Degree Standard) (Descriptive type) Paper-III (Code No.219) Tourism Principles and Practices (PG Degree Standard) (Descriptive type) Paper-IV (Code No.220) Tourism Administration and Operations (PG Degree Standard) (Descriptive type) Interview & Records |
3 Hours (For Each Paper) | 300� (For Each Paper)
120 |
306 | 408 |
| Total | 1020 | � | � | |
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Tourist Officer (Main Examination) PAPER � II General Studies (PG Degree Standard Descriptive type) Code No.218
UNIT � I : Modern history of India and Indian culture�� 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 � a secular state � Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music � Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu � Political parties and populist schemes � 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.
UNIT �II Indian polity and emerging political trends across the world affecting India and Geography of India:
Indian polity ��Constitution of India � Preamble to the constitution � Salient features of constitution � Union, state and territory � Citizenship � rights and duties � Fundamental rights � Directive principles of state policy � Fundamental duties � Human rights charter � Union executive � Union legislature � parliament � State executive � State legislature � assembly � Status of Jammu & Kashmir � Local government � panchayat raj � Indian federalism � center state relations � Judiciary in India � Rule of law /Due process of law � 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. a. Emerging political trends across the world affecting India Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India�s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region -Security and defence related matters � Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts-The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world. b. Geography of India 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 -Centers of trade, commerce & art � Social geography � population � density and distribution � Natural calamities � disaster management � Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal � Climate change � impact and consequences � mitigation measures � Pollution Control.
UNIT-III Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu:
State government organization � structure, functions and control mechanism � District administration -role in people�s welfare oriented programmes � Industrial map of Tamil Nadu � role of state government -Public Services � role of recruitment agencies � State finance � resources, budget and financial administration � Use of IT in administration � e-governance in the State � Natural calamities -strategic planning in the State � Social welfare � Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu � Union government organization � structure, functions and control mechanism � Relationship between State and Union � Industrial map of India � role of Union government � Public Services � role of recruitment agencies in Union Government � Union finance � resources, budget and financial administration � Use of IT in administration � e- governance in Union Government -Natural calamities � strategic planning by the Union � Social welfare � government sponsored schemes by Government of India.
UNIT � IV Current Economic Trends: Indian Economy and Impact of global economy on India:�a. Indian economy Nature of Indian economy � Five � year plan models -an assessment �Land reforms & agriculture �Application of science in agriculture �Industrial growth � Capital formation and investment �Role of public sector & disinvestment � Development of infrastructure � National income � Public Finance & fiscal policy � Price policy & public distribution � Consumerism & Consumer Protection � Banking, Money & Monetary policy � Role of foreign direct investment � WTO � Liberalization, globalization & privatization �Rural welfare oriented programmes �HRD �sustainable economic growth � Economic trend in Tamil Nadu � Energy different sources and development � Finance Commission � Planning Commission �National Development Council � Poverty Alleviation Programmes. b. Impact of global economy on India Impact of the Economic Crisis on India: (a) Offshoot of Globalized Economy � (b) Aspects of Financial Turmoil in India � Capital Outflow � Impact on Stock and Forex Market � Impact on the Indian Banking System � Impact on Industrial Sector and Export Prospect � Impact on Employment � Impact on Poverty � (c) Indian Economic Outlook. India�s Crisis Responses and Challenges: (a) State of Economy in Crisis Times � (b) RBI�s Crisis Responses � (c) Government�s Crisis Response � (d) The Risks and challenges � Monetary policy � Fiscal Policy � Financial stability. The Options Ahead: Diversifying Exports � Boosting Domestic Consumption � Enhancing Public Spending � Generating Employment � Provisioning credit to Productive Sectors � Need for Structural Reforms � Increased purchasing power of the people.
UNIT � V Socio Economic Issues in India / Tamil Nadu:�Population Explosion � Unemployment issues in India & Tamil Nadu � Child Labour � Economic issues (a) Poverty (b) Sanitation � Rural and Urban (c) Corruption in public life � Anti Corruption measures � CVC, Lok-adalats, Ombudsman, CAG. � Illiteracy � Women Empowerment � Role of the Government, Women Empowerment Social injustice to womenfolk � domestic violence, dowry menace, sexual assault � Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development � Urbanization and its impact on the society � Impact of violence on the growth of the nation � Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal violence � Regional Disparities � Problems of Minorities � Human Rights issues � Right to information � Central and State Commission � Faith and conflict among legislature , executive, judiciary and media � Education � Linkage between Education and Economic Growth � Community Development Programme � Employment Guarantee Scheme � Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development � Role of N.G.O�s in social Welfare � Government Policy on Health.
Tourist Officer (Main Examination) PAPER � III � Tourism Principles and Practices (PG Degree Standard Descriptive type) Code No.219
UNIT � I:�Basic concepts of Tourism � Definitions, Components, Scope, Structure, Travel Motivation, Deterrents, Types and Typologies � Evolution of Tourism � Emerging trends in Tourism, Eco / Rural / Agri / Farm / Green / Wilderness / Country side & Special interest tourism.
UNIT � II: Tourism Products: Natural Resources � Popular destinations in India and Tamil Nadu based on Bio-sphere Reserves, Mountain, deserts, beaches, Islands, Water bodies and Biotic Wealth � Land, Water and Air based Adventure activities, Wild life tourism � Conservation related issues, Tourism in National Parks � Conservation Man made Resources � Popular tourist destinations in India and Tamil Nadu � Historical, Cultural, Religious, Architectural Heritage sites, Cuisine, Performing Arts, Arts & Craft, Fairs & Festivals UNESCO World Heritage sites in India and Tamil Nadu � Dance Forms of India.
UNIT � III: Transportation: Evolution & Trends surface (Road & Rail) Types of Roads, National, State and Village � Types of Road Transport (Government, Private & Tourist Coaches) � Car Rental System. Major Railway Zones in India � Luxury tourist trains in India � Heritage Mountain Railways in India, (Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, Golden Chariot) AIR TRANSPORT � Scheduled & Non Scheduled Airlines � Air Transport in Industry in India � Operations, Management & Performance Water Transport � Historical, cruise ships, ferries, Hovercraft, River & Canal Boats.
UNIT � IV: ACCOMMODATION�� Hotels � Origin, Growth and diversification, classification � Heritage Hotel Motels and Resort and Timeshare establishments and other catering outlets � speciality Restaurants � Fast Foods centers. Flight Catering & Regional cuisines � Hotel Chains of India and Tamil Nadu.
UNIT � V: TOURISM IMPACT: Physical Impact Environment carrying capacity � Pollution Air, Water, Soil, Noise � ECONOMIC IMPACT � Sources of Income � Investment, Seasonality � Tourism Impact on Employment � Multiplier Effect � Balance of Payment � Benefit from tourism Economic development. Socio � CULTURAL IMPACTS � Social Impacts and cultural Erosion � Neo Colonization demonstration effect � Impact on Local Community � Environmental Impact Assessment.
Tourist Officer (Main Examination) PAPER �IV Tourism Administration and Operations (PG Degree Standard Descriptive type) Code No.220
UNIT � I: Tourism Planning: Planning Process � Assessment of Tourism Demand and supply � Types of Tourism Planning � Sectoral � Spatial, Integrated complex � Centralized and decentralized tourism planning � planning at Regional, National, State Level Government of Tamil Nadu & Public Private Partnership.
UNIT � II: Tourism Policies: Concept of Policy � Formulating tourism policy, Role of Tamil Nadu Government, National Policy 1982 & 2002 � National Action Plan 1992, National Tourism Board � National committees � Feasibility study, development of Tourism Master Plan � Law & Legislation relating to Tourist entry stay departure Passport, Visa & Health, Safety and Security aspects.
UNIT � III: Tourism Marketing: Service Characteristics of Tourism � Unique features of Tourism � Tourism Marketing Mix � Measuring & Forecasting tourism Demand � Market segmentation & Positioning � Consumer buying behavior New product development � Product life cycle � Destination life cycle � Relationship Marketing � Marketing skills for tourism � Product like Product Mix � Breading and Packaging � Pricing and strategy Tourism Promotion � Advertising � Audio � Visual � Print Media � Public Relations � On-line Marketing � Distribution Channels � Supplies (Road/ Air / cruise / Hotels etc) Whole salers (Tour operators) Retailers, (Travel agents).
UNIT � IV: ACCOUNTING & FINANCE:�Introduction � Book keeping � Financial analysis & Control � Cost Volumes � Profit Analysis � Break even Analysis � Cost of different sources of rising capital � Capital structure � Operating Costing � Transport Costing � Utilization of Ratio and Ration statement � Hotel canteen costing � Working Capital Management � TFCI.
UNIT � V: Contemporary Tourism: Factors contributing to the growth of global tourism � Event based tourism � MICE, NICHE Tourism � Event planning and organizing � Time � site and Infrastructure Management � MICE as supplement to tourism, Barriers, Gender and social constraints. Health Tourism � Origin & development. Quality of Life � Typologies of Health Tourism � Preventive Health care � Ayush, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy � Curative Health care � Allopathy Treatment � Indian Medical Tourism, Market size and growth Factors � Rural Tourism, Village Tourism Agri Tourism and Farm Tourism Practices. Tour Operations: Itinerary Preparation, Reservation Tour Costing / Pricing, Marketing of tour packages, Income Sources. Tourism Organisation: Organisation and Functions of UNWTO, IATA / UFTAA, ICAO, PATA, TAAI, FHRAI, ITDA & TTDC � Role of Indian Government in Tourism development.
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