Question 1.
Answer in short :
(1) Make a report on your field visit.
Answer
Subject : A report on field visit to Ajanta Caves.
Aims and Objectives :
- To study the concept of Ajanta Caves.
- To collect detailed information of Ajanta Caves.
Information gathered :
(1) Location of Ajanta Caves:
- Ajanta Caves are in Aurangabadin Maharashtra.
- One of the oldest caves in the country, the Ajanta Caves are 30 odd rock-cut caves.
(2) Area of Ajanta Caves:
- The Ajanta Caves constitute ancient monasteries and worship-halls of different Buddhist traditions carved into a 75-metre (246 ft) wall of rock
- Area about 8242 ha
(3) Transportation facilities to reach Ajanta Caves:
- It is well-connected by roads and is accessible from all major cities in the state like Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and others like Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Indore, etc.
- the nearest railhead is Jalgaon which is 59 km away from Ajanta Caves
- The nearest airport to reach the caves is the Aurangabad Airport that is 99 km away from Ajanta
(4) Major attractions of Ajanta Caves:
- These Buddhist monuments are known for their murals, paintings and sculptures that have defined Indian art over time
- Today, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.
- Though there were 30 caves, they were built in two phases and provided shelter to Buddhist monks who came here to meditate during the monsoon.
- This caves can cast a spell on you with their artistic beauty and give you a peek into our history.
(5) Visitors Information :
- Ajanta Caves are open throughout the year on all days of the week except Mondays. Tourists can visit the caves from 9 am to 5.30 pm.
(6) Problems faced at Ajanta Caves:
- It is best to make prior arrangements of your return journey before your visit as it can be difficult to get a ride back from the caves.
- Book a taxi for the complete trip or take your own vehicle to avoid any inconvenience later.
(Note : Students, you are expected to answer the above question as per your field visit.)
(2) Prepare a questionnaire for a field visit to a factory.
Answer
The questionnaire for a field visit to a factory is as follows:
- What is the year of establishment of this factory?
- What is the policy and objective of factory?
- Which goods are manufactured in this factory?
- How many workers are working in this factory?
- How Social responsibility is following by the factory management ?
- Which raw material is essential for the goods manufactured in this factory?
- From where is the raw material required for manufacturing the goods purchased?
- Where are the goods manufactured supplied ?
- Which environment protecting measures are taken by this factory?
- Which safety measures are taken by this factory?
(3) How will you manage the litter during the field visit?
Answer
We will manage the litter during field visit/ in the following ways :
- Carrying containers / bags / dustbins to collect litter dumped on a field.
- Informing everyone to not to dump trash/waste on a field during field visit.
- Creating awareness about cleanliness using charts and banners or performing street play, etc.
- Informing and requesting officials of local corporations for taking immediate remedial actions against litter/waste dump on a field.
(4) What items will you take with you for the field visit?
Answer
We will take the following items with us for field visit :
- Notebook, pen, pencil, scale, camera, etc. to collect information.
- Compass for knowing directions and maps for understanding various locations.
- Questionnaire as per the purpose of field visit.
- Containers or bags for collecting samples of water /soil/ rocks/plants/crops, etc. Also a cap, a bottle of drinking water, first aid box, etc.
(5) Outline the importance of field-visit.
Answer
The importance of field visit can be outlined with the help of the following points :
- Field visit helps in understanding various geographical concepts, elements and processes through direct personal experiences.
- It helps in understanding the correlation between humans and environment.
- It helps in enhancing the understanding and sensitivity about the historical, economic, social, and cultural facts about the selected field.
- It makes the study of geography more interesting and supports the application of knowledge.