theme of the chapter glimpses of India
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Answer:
Glimpses of India is book of CBSE class 10 syllabus. It has extracts of different lessons. It has three parts 1,2 and 3.
Explanation:
Part 1 has story of ‘A Baker from Goa’.The story dates back to the time when Portuguese ruled over the city of Goa. The Portuguese dynasty may have ended but the bread-maker continued to be the same. In this story, the author/narrator recalls his childhood memories and his excitement on seeing the baker. He and his friends were excited to the point that they would go visit him as soon as they woke up. It is a nostalgic story, reminiscing past time.
Par 2 is 'Coorg'. Coorg is between Mysore and the town of Mangalore. Also known as the land of rolling hills. Martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures live in the area. Coorgi has forests, spices and coffee plantations. Tourists visit it during September to March . The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated of Indian Army.
Part 3 is 'Tea from Assam'. The author tells us how tea has spread/gotten famous world-wide. 80 crore cups of tea are being taken every day world-wide. Popularity of tea is increasing day by day.The tea-pluckers pluck the newly sprouted leaves with bamboo baskets on their backs, are graphically described in the lesson along with the beautiful sites of Assam and tea stretching wide across it.
Answer:
Coorg
Coorg is situated between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.
It is called the land of rolling hills.
It is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures.
It is the smallest district of Kamatka.
Coorgi is the home of evergreen forests, spices and coffee plantations.
September to March is the most pleasant season for the tourists.
During this period, weather is perfect and the air breathes of coffee.
The people of Coorg are fiercely independent people.
They are possible of Greek or Arabic origin.
It is said that a part of Alexander’s army settled there and married amongst the locals.
Their long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt Kuppia resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs.
Coorgi homes are known for their hospitality.
The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army.
The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi.
The river, Kaveri, obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg.
High energy adventures with river rafting, canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking are quite popular in Coorg.
Birds, bees butterflies, Malabar squirrels and langurs find shelter in the rainforests of Coorg.
The top of the Brahamagiri hills gives you a panoramic view of the misty valley of Coorg.
India’s largest Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe is famous for its Buddhist monks and temple