(ii)
“Not enough can be said to show how important a baker can be fora
village”. How were the services of the baker required on various
occasions? [ Glimpses of India) ] please answer in 100 word this question is5 marks
Answers
Answer:
Midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore sits a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This land of rolling hills is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures.
Coorg, or Kodagu, the smallest district of Karnataka, is home to evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. [CBSE 2011]
(a) Which kind of animals are we likely to see at Coorg ?
(b) What is Coorg known for?
(c) Which word in the extract means the same as ‘having to do with war’?
(d) Where is Coorg situated?
Answer:
(a) We are likely to see wild animals in Coorg.
(b) Coorg is known for its evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
(c) ‘martial’ from the extract means ‘having to do with war’.
(d) Coorg is situated between the midway of Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.
Question 2.
The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As one story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved South along the coast and settled here when return became impractical. These people married amongst the locals and their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream.
(a) Which descent do the people of coorg belong to?
(b) Where can we find the culture of Coorg most apparently?
(c) Which word in the extract means ‘an act that is part of a religious ceremony’?
(d) Which story is famous about the people of Coorg?
Answer:
(a) The people of Coorg belong to Greek or Arabic descent.
(b) The Coorg people’s culture is most apparent in their martial traditions, religious rites and marriages.
(c) ‘Rites’ from the extract means ‘an act that is part of a religious ceremony’.
(d) It is said that the people of coorg were the descendants of Alexander’s army who settled here when return became impractical.
Question 3.
Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality, and they are more than willing to recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army, and the first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi. Even now, Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a licence. [CBSE 2013]
(a) What kind of stories are the Coorg people always ready to tell?
(b) What is the special favour granted only to them even now?
(c) Find a word in the extract which means the same as ‘courage and bravery, usually in war.
(d) Who is free to have a firearm without a licence in India?
Answer:
(a) The Coorg people are always ready to tell the tales of valour related to their sons and fathers.
(b) Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a licence.
(c) ‘Valour’ from the extract means ‘courage and bravery, usually in war.
(d) Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a licence.
Question 4.
The river, Kaveri, obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg. Mahaseer — a large freshwater fish — abound in these waters. Kingfishers dive for their catch, while squirrels and langurs drop partially eaten fruit for the mischief of ^enjoying the splash and the ripple effect in the clear water. Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed in the river by their mahouts.
(a) Which river flows from the hills of Coorg?
(b) Why do the squirrels drop partially eaten fruit in the river?
(c) Find the word in the extract which means same as ‘wave’.
(d) What do elephants enjoy by their mahouts?
Answer:
(a) The river Kav?ri flows from the hills of Coorg.
(b) The squirrels drop partially eaten fruit in the river because they enjoy the splash and ripple effect created by the fruit hitting the water.
(c) ‘Ripple’ from the extract means ‘wave’.
(d) Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed by thier mahouts.
Short Answer Type Questions [2 Marks each]
Question 1.
From whom have the inhabitants of Coorg descended, as per the legend?
Answer:
As per the legend, a part of Alexander’s army,
when retreating from India, went South and settled in Coorg when they found that they could not return home. Then they married among the locals and their descendants are the Kodavus. (the people of Coorg).
Question 2.
How has the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India?
Answer:
The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognised by awarding the Coorg Regiment with the most number of gallantry awards. Besides, the Coorgis are the only Indians allowed to carry firearms without a licence.
Question 3.
Describe the wildlife of Coorg.
Answer:
The wildlife of Coorg consists of animals like macaques, langurs, squirrels, loris and elephants. The birds spotted in Coorg are kingfishers.
Question 4.
Describe any two tourist places of Coorg.
Answer:
The climb of Brahmagiri hills brings into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. A walk across the rope bridge leads to the 64 acre island of Nisargadhama.
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