Question

III. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: (5x 1= 5)
(1) 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?
i) The people of Coorg belong to Arabic descent
ii) The people of Coorg belong to Greek descent
iii) The people of Coorg belong to Greek or Arabic descent
iv) None of the above.
(b) Where can we find the culture of Coorg most apparently?
i) The Coorg people’s culture is most apparent in their religious rites.
ii) The Coorg people’s culture is most apparent in their martial traditions.
iii) The Coorg people’s culture is most apparent in their marriages.
iv) All of the above.
(c) Which word in the extract means ‘an act that is part of a religious
ceremony’?
i) Apparent ii) Rites iii) Culture iv) Marital
(d) Which story is famous about the people of Coorg?
i) The only people in India not permitted to carry firearms without a
license.
ii) The people of Coorg were not the descendants of Alexander’s army
iii) It is said that the people of Coorg were the descendants of Alexander’s
army who settled here when return became impractical
iv) All of the above.
e) Where is Coorg situated?
i) Coorg is situated between the midway of Mysore and the coastal town
of Karnataka.
ii) Coorg is situated between the midway of Mangalore and the coastal
town of Mysore.
iii) Coorg is situated between the midway of Karnataka and the coastal
town of Mangalore
iv) Coorg is situated between the midway of Mysore and the coastal town
of Mangalore.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) iii

b) ii

c) iv

d) i

e) iv

Answer 2

Answer:

a) 1

b) 4

c) 2

d) 3

e)d

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