General Awareness

Travel Planning and Management

3,084 Questions

Travel planning involves managing budgets, finding affordable accommodations, and maximizing reward points. These concepts frequently appear in tourism and general awareness sections of competitive exams. Build a solid understanding of consumer protection and international travel management here.

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Travel Planning and Management Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Business travelers going to France / Belgium should prepare for what to expect during business negotiations. From the list below, choose effective strategies for conducting business:

  1. Be prompt, but know that meetings rarely end on time

  2. Greet your host with a firm handshake and pumping action

  3. A top executive should present at the first meeting

  4. Prepare rational arguments supported by facts

  5. Feel free to remove your jacket and loosen your tie whenever you like
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

Effective business negotiation in France and Belgium requires punctuality, even if meetings run long. Sending top executives demonstrates commitment, while rational arguments with factual support appeal to the French preference for logical discourse. Aggressive handshakes and casual dress codes are inappropriate in these formal business cultures.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Business travelers going to France / Belgium should prepare for what to expect during business negotiations. From the list below, choose effective strategies for conducting business:

  1. Be prompt, but know that meetings rarely end on time

  2. Greet your host with a firm handshake and pumping action

  3. A top executive should present at the first meeting

  4. Prepare rational arguments supported by facts

  5. Feel free to remove your jacket and loosen your tie whenever you like
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

Effective business strategies in France/Belgium include punctuality despite flexible meeting durations (A), sending top executives to first meetings to show respect (C), and using rational, fact-based arguments (D). Pumping handshakes (B) are considered aggressive, and casual dress (E) violates formal business norms in these hierarchical cultures.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information. When they heard news of the hurricane, Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans. Instead of traveling to the island beach resort, they booked a room at a fancy new spa in the mountains. Their plans were a bit more expensive, but they'd heard wonderful things about the spa and they were relieved to find availability on such short notice.

  1. Maya and Julian take beach vacations every year.

  2. The spa is overpriced.

  3. It is usually necessary to book at least six months in advance at the spa.

  4. Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans because of the hurricane.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage explicitly states that 'When they heard news of the hurricane, Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans.' This makes option D necessarily true. We cannot infer that they always take beach vacations, that the spa is overpriced, or that six-month advance booking is usually necessary - these are assumptions not supported by the given information.

Multiple choice softskills teamwork

Which one is the good deal to visit Maddame Tussads (Ticket rate is half than original)?

  1. Visit “Burger King” and get a voucher for “2 for 1”

  2. Register in daysoutguide website and take national railway pass to get “2 for 1”

  3. Reach the destination earlier & buy tickets from queue

  4. Both a & b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both options A and B describe legitimate, well-known promotional methods in the UK to get '2 for 1' entry to Madame Tussauds. Vouchers from fast-food chains and the National Rail 'Days Out Guide' are standard ways to secure half-price entry.

Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Travel agents are market intermediaries who make their living by gathering, organizing, and dispensing information about travel-related services that are not readily available to most consumers through new information technologies, such as the internet.

  1. Travel agents are market intermediaries who make their living by gathering, organizing, and dispensing information about travel-related services that are not readily available to most consumers through new information technologies, such as the internet.

  2. Travel agents are market intermediaries who make their living by gathering, by organizing, and dispensing information about travel-related services that is not readily available to most consumers through new information technologies, such as the internet.

  3. Market intermediaries, who make their living by gathering, organizing, and dispensing information about travel-related services that are not readily available to most consumers through new information technologies, are called travel agents, such as the internet

  4. Travel agents are market intermediaries who make their living by gathering, organizing, and dispensing information about travel-related services that is not readily available to most consumers through new information technologies, such as the internet.

  5. Travel agents are intermediaries that make their livelihood by gathering, organizing, and dispensing information about travel-related services that is not readily available to most consumers through new information technologies, such as the internet.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; removes subject-verb error by using singular verb (is) for a singular subject (information)

Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the given options best represents the information in the reading passage? Choose the appropriate number (1 – 4).

The author prefers the roller coaster rides because

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

CARNIVAL
There are lots of things to do at a carnival. The first thing you do when you get to a carnival is buy tickets, which are also called script. You pay for everything at a carnival with script instead of money. You can use script to buy food like caramel popcorn or cotton candy. You can also use script to play games for prizes. When I go to a carnival, I spend all my script on the best part: the rides. There are many different rides at a carnival, but my favourite is the roller coaster. Roller coasters are thrilling. They go so fast that you feel as if you are flying. All roller coasters are a little bit different, so you never know what to expect on a new one. Some roller coasters have loops that make you go upside down. Some roller coasters have one huge hill. On all roller coasters, at some point you will probably feel like your stomach is dropping out of your body. Although I love roller coasters, not everyone likes them. Some people think they are too scary. Some people feel sick because of the speed and the curves. These people would probably like other rides better, like the tea cups or the Ferris wheel. Some people even go to a carnival and do not go on any rides. They spend all their script on food or games. It seems strange to me, but they say they still have a good time.

  1. they can be enjoyed only at a carnival

  2. they offer thrill

  3. they make a person feel as if he is being torn to pieces

  4. they scare a person out of his wits
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There are many different rides at a carnival, but my favourite is the roller coaster. Roller coasters are thrilling.

Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the given options best represents the information in the reading passage? Choose the appropriate number (1 – 4).

In a carnival, people play games for

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

CARNIVAL
There are lots of things to do at a carnival. The first thing you do when you get to a carnival is buy tickets, which are also called script. You pay for everything at a carnival with script instead of money. You can use script to buy food like caramel popcorn or cotton candy. You can also use script to play games for prizes. When I go to a carnival, I spend all my script on the best part: the rides. There are many different rides at a carnival, but my favourite is the roller coaster. Roller coasters are thrilling. They go so fast that you feel as if you are flying. All roller coasters are a little bit different, so you never know what to expect on a new one. Some roller coasters have loops that make you go upside down. Some roller coasters have one huge hill. On all roller coasters, at some point you will probably feel like your stomach is dropping out of your body. Although I love roller coasters, not everyone likes them. Some people think they are too scary. Some people feel sick because of the speed and the curves. These people would probably like other rides better, like the tea cups or the Ferris wheel. Some people even go to a carnival and do not go on any rides. They spend all their script on food or games. It seems strange to me, but they say they still have a good time.

  1. winning

  2. testing their skills

  3. prizes

  4. time pass
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

You can also use script to play games for prizes.

Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the given options best represents the information in the reading passage? Choose the appropriate number (1 – 4).

Some people do not like roller coasters because they

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

CARNIVAL
There are lots of things to do at a carnival. The first thing you do when you get to a carnival is buy tickets, which are also called script. You pay for everything at a carnival with script instead of money. You can use script to buy food like caramel popcorn or cotton candy. You can also use script to play games for prizes. When I go to a carnival, I spend all my script on the best part: the rides. There are many different rides at a carnival, but my favourite is the roller coaster. Roller coasters are thrilling. They go so fast that you feel as if you are flying. All roller coasters are a little bit different, so you never know what to expect on a new one. Some roller coasters have loops that make you go upside down. Some roller coasters have one huge hill. On all roller coasters, at some point you will probably feel like your stomach is dropping out of your body. Although I love roller coasters, not everyone likes them. Some people think they are too scary. Some people feel sick because of the speed and the curves. These people would probably like other rides better, like the tea cups or the Ferris wheel. Some people even go to a carnival and do not go on any rides. They spend all their script on food or games. It seems strange to me, but they say they still have a good time.

  1. like to spend their script on other things

  2. feel they are too scary

  3. do not find them thrilling

  4. find all roller coasters the same
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Some people think they are too scary.

Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the given options best represents the information in the reading passage? Choose the appropriate number (1 – 4).

What is the first thing to do, according to the author, when you reach a carnival?

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

CARNIVAL
There are lots of things to do at a carnival. The first thing you do when you get to a carnival is buy tickets, which are also called script. You pay for everything at a carnival with script instead of money. You can use script to buy food like caramel popcorn or cotton candy. You can also use script to play games for prizes. When I go to a carnival, I spend all my script on the best part: the rides. There are many different rides at a carnival, but my favourite is the roller coaster. Roller coasters are thrilling. They go so fast that you feel as if you are flying. All roller coasters are a little bit different, so you never know what to expect on a new one. Some roller coasters have loops that make you go upside down. Some roller coasters have one huge hill. On all roller coasters, at some point you will probably feel like your stomach is dropping out of your body. Although I love roller coasters, not everyone likes them. Some people think they are too scary. Some people feel sick because of the speed and the curves. These people would probably like other rides better, like the tea cups or the Ferris wheel. Some people even go to a carnival and do not go on any rides. They spend all their script on food or games. It seems strange to me, but they say they still have a good time.

  1. Buy tickets or script

  2. Do a lot of things

  3. Pay for everything at the carnival

  4. Use script to play games
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"The first thing you do when you get to a carnival is buy tickets, which are also called script. " 

Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the given options best represents the information in the reading passage? Choose the appropriate number (1 – 4).

In a carnival, one can enjoy

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

CARNIVAL
There are lots of things to do at a carnival. The first thing you do when you get to a carnival is buy tickets, which are also called script. You pay for everything at a carnival with script instead of money. You can use script to buy food like caramel popcorn or cotton candy. You can also use script to play games for prizes. When I go to a carnival, I spend all my script on the best part: the rides. There are many different rides at a carnival, but my favourite is the roller coaster. Roller coasters are thrilling. They go so fast that you feel as if you are flying. All roller coasters are a little bit different, so you never know what to expect on a new one. Some roller coasters have loops that make you go upside down. Some roller coasters have one huge hill. On all roller coasters, at some point you will probably feel like your stomach is dropping out of your body. Although I love roller coasters, not everyone likes them. Some people think they are too scary. Some people feel sick because of the speed and the curves. These people would probably like other rides better, like the tea cups or the Ferris wheel. Some people even go to a carnival and do not go on any rides. They spend all their script on food or games. It seems strange to me, but they say they still have a good time.

  1. playing puzzles

  2. though sometimes script can play the spoilsport

  3. even without going for rides

  4. only when one takes rides
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Some people even go to a carnival and do not go on any rides. They spend all their script on food or games. It seems strange to me, but they say they still have a good time.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.

If you can ....... the cost of travel, there is of course no substitute for visiting the country itself.

  1. afford

  2. spend

  3. expend

  4. calculate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Afford the cost' means having enough money or resources to pay for something. This is the standard expression when discussing whether someone can financially manage travel or other expenses. 'Spend' and 'expend' refer to using money but don't capture the sense of capability or means. 'Calculate' doesn't fit the meaning.

Multiple choice

Directions: For this question, select the best of the answer choices given.

Several airlines have recently intensified their fierce competition for business by offering tickets that, if purchased 2 days in advance, cost as much as 40 percent less than the heretofore lowest-priced “super-saver” tickets, which require a 30-day advance purchase. The airlines' long-term gains from tickets bought under this new plan will be enormous because, unlike earlier discount tickets, these are not refundable. The author assumes which of the following about discounted airline tickets in predicting long-term gains in airline revenue?

  1. More discounted, advance purchase tickets are purchased than are actually used.

  2. Tickets requiring 30-day advance purchase are not profitable for airlines.

  3. Few business travelers have taken advantage of 30-day advance purchase tickets.

  4. Airlines will have to discontinue offering 30-day advance purchase tickets when they begin offering 2-day advance purchase tickets.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The author's argument about long-term gains from non-refundable discounted tickets assumes that a significant number of these tickets will be purchased but not actually used. If all purchased tickets were used, airlines would only lose revenue from the discount. The unrefundable nature becomes profitable specifically when passengers purchase but don't use the tickets. This assumption is necessary for the claimed "enormous" long-term gains.

Multiple choice

From her home town in Madhya Pradesh, Neena wants to book a train ticket to New Delhi through e-ticketing service of Indian Railways. Which of the following steps should receive her maximum attention while booking an e-ticket?

  1. Selecting the date and time of train arrival

  2. Submitting complete and correct particulars

  3. Getting the credit card details verified

  4. Choosing the suitable web portal for booking the ticket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option 2 includes all details, covering 1 and 3.

Multiple choice

From her home town in Madhya Pradesh, Neena wants to book a train ticket to New Delhi through e-ticketing service of Indian Railways. Which of the following steps should receive her maximum attention while booking an e-ticket?

  1. Selecting the date and time of train arrival

  2. Submitting complete and correct particulars

  3. Getting the credit card details verified

  4. Choosing the suitable web portal for booking the ticket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option 2 includes all details, covering 1 and 3.