BTPA-024 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

BTPA-024 Guess Paper 2026-27 (Term-End Exam Focus)

This structured guess paper for BTPA-024 (Course Code BTPA-024) leverages IGNOU’s past exam patterns (June & Dec sessions) to highlight chapter-wise question weightage and 3-hour time management tips. Prioritize these 5 key syllabus blocks based on recurring themes in TEE papers:

1. Block 1: Theoretical Foundations of Tourism Planning

• Key Topics:
  • Definitional frameworks of tourism (UNWTO vs. national perspectives)
  • Tourism as an economic sector: GDP contribution and multiplier effects
  • Critiques of tourism dependency theory (e.g., Butler’s Life Cycle Model)
• Past TEE Trends:
  • 2–3 SAQs (10–15 marks) on tourism classification (domestic vs. international)
  • 1–2 essay-type questions (20 marks) on sustainable tourism planning (link to Block 3)

2. Block 2: Tourism Policy and Governance

• Key Topics:
  • Role of national/state tourism boards (e.g., India’s M/o Tourism)
  • Policy instruments: subsidies, tax exemptions, and regulatory frameworks
  • Case studies: Eco-tourism policies in Kerala vs. adventure tourism in Himachal Pradesh
• Exam Strategy:
  • Allocate 30 minutes to policy analysis questions (e.g., ‘Critically evaluate India’s National Tourism Policy’)
  • Use diagrams (e.g., policy implementation flowchart) for 5 extra marks.

3. Block 3: Sustainable Tourism Development

• Key Topics:
  • Carrying capacity models (Lew’s threshold theory)
  • Green certification standards (e.g., Green Key, EarthCheck)
  • Community-based tourism (CBT) vs. commercial tourism
• Past Paper Insights:
  • 1–2 questions on impact assessment (environmental/social)
  • Case study on Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (sustainable ecotourism)

4. Block 4: Tourism Marketing and Promotion

• Key Topics:
  • Positioning strategies (e.g., ‘Incredible India’ campaign)
  • Digital marketing tools: SEO, social media (Instagram/TikTok for tourism)
  • Public-private partnerships in promotion (e.g., Visit India campaigns)
• Scoring Tips:
  • Use SWOT analysis for 10-mark questions on marketing plans.
  • Avoid generic answers; cite real-world examples (e.g., ‘Goa’s ‘Beaches of Bliss’ campaign’).

5. Block 5: Tourism and Regional Development

• Key Topics:
  • Tourism-led growth in NE states (e.g., Arunachal Pradesh’s cultural tourism)
  • Challenges: Seasonality, infrastructure gaps, and over-tourism
  • Linkages with UN SDGs (e.g., SDG 8: Decent Work, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption)
• FAQs:
  • Q: How to balance regional development and mass tourism?

    A: Focus on niche tourism (e.g., medical tourism in Kerala) and local participation in revenue sharing.

  • Q: Are case studies mandatory for Block 5?

    Yes. Past papers often ask for comparative analysis (e.g., ‘Tourism in Sikkim vs. Ladakh’). Use data from M/o Tourism reports.

Exam Time Management (3-Hour Strategy)

• Allocate 45 minutes for reading the question paper and planning answers.
• Prioritize SAQs (10–15 marks) first ( Blocks 1–2), then essays (20 marks) (Blocks 3–5).
• For case studies, use the PESTLE framework (Political, Economic, etc.) to structure answers.

Sample High-Weightage Questions (Based on Past Papers)

• Block 1: ‘Explain the differences between mass tourism and alternative tourism with examples.’ (15 marks)
• Block 2: ‘Evaluate the role of state tourism boards in implementing national policies.’ (20 marks)
• Block 3: ‘How does carrying capacity help in sustainable tourism planning? Discuss with a case study.’ (15 marks)
• Block 4: ‘Design a marketing strategy for promoting Himalayan trekking tourism.’ (20 marks)
• Block 5: ‘Assess the impact of tourism on tribal communities in Jharkhand.’ (15 marks)