CBSE Class 10 English Glimpses of India Important Questions Set 03

Extract Based Questions

Extract 1

(a). Choose the answer that lists the correct option about the dress of the Arabs.
(a) The Arabs wore a short coat.
(b) The Arabs wore a long coat.
(c) The Arabs wore a waist-coat.
(d) The Arabs wore a long coat with an embroidered waist-coat.
Answer: (d) The Arabs wore a long coat with an embroidered waist-coat.

(b). The people of Coorg are known for their—
(a) hospitality
(b) martial art
(c) descendancy from Alexander
(d) descendancy from the Arabs
Answer: (a) hospitality

(c). One can get a panoramic view of Coorg from the ________ hills.
(a) Bylakuppe
(b) Brahmagiri Hills
(c) Mariani junction
(d) None of the above
Answer: (b) Brahmagiri Hills

(d). A walk across the rope bridge leads to the island of ________.
(a) Tibet
(b) Bylakuppe
(c) Nisargadhama
(d) All of the above
Answer: (c) Nisargadhama

(e). Which of the following words expresses the exact meaning of the phrase – ‘draws support’?
(a) Achieve
(b) Extract
(c) Obtain
(d) Relate
Answer: (c) Obtain

Extract 2

(a). In the chapter Tea from Assam what does the narrator want to highlight?
1. The country as a whole.
2. The natives of India.
3. The brewing of the drink.
4. The origin of the popular drink.
5. The population of India.
Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) (1) and (5)
(b) (3) and (4)
(c) (2) and (4)
(d) (1), (2) and (3)
Answer: (b) (3) and (4)

(b). Select the most appropriate option for (1) and (2).
(1) “Chai-Garam….garam-chai” a vendor called out.
(2) “Chai, sa’ab?” “Give us two cups,”
(a) (1) is true and (2) is false.
(b) (2) is the opposite of (1).
(c) (2) is the result of (1).
(d) Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract.
Answer: (c) (2) is the result of (1).

(c). Select the option which displays an example of ‘compartment’ in the extract.
(a) The little boy put his hands on his head in despair.
(b) I put the soap in the softener slot of the washing machine by mistake.
(c) The woman used her towel to shield herself from the sun.
(d) The boy tried to board the running bus and was injured.
Answer: (b) I put the soap in the softener slot of the washing machine by mistake.

(d). From the options given below, the narrator’s expression “Whew!” in the extract is of ______.
(a) anxiety
(b) surprise
(c) greetings
(d) sympathy
Answer: (b) surprise

(e). Synonym of the word ‘famous’ in the above extract is—
Choose one from the following to answer.
(a) general
(b) unusual
(c) rare
(d) popular
Answer: (d) popular

Extract 3

(a). Why did Mr. Barua feel surprised?
Answer: Mr. Barua was surprised that Rajvir knew so much about tea plantations, despite the fact that it was his first visit to Assam. He appreciated the fact that Rajvir had collected a considerable amount of information before coming.

(b). What information was given by Pranjol’s father to Rajvir about the Assam tea estate?
Answer: Pranjol’s father agreed to Rajvir’s information about it being the second-flush or sprouting period.

Short Answer Questions

Question 1. What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about? (NCERT)
Answer: The elders in Goa are nostalgic about the good old Portuguese days, the Portuguese and their famous loaves of bread.

Question 2. Is bread-making still popular in Goa? How do you know? (NCERT)
Answer: Yes, bread-making is still popular in Goa. It still exists as family profession there.

Question 3. What is the baker called? (NCERT)
Answer: The baker is called ‘pader’ in Goa.

Question 4. When would the baker come every day? Why did the children run to meet him? (NCERT)
Answer: The baker used to come at least twice a day. Once when he set out in the morning on his selling round and again when he returned. The children ran to meet him for bread-bangles which they chose carefully.

Question 6. What did the bakers wear:
(i) in the Portuguese days?
(ii) when the author was young? (NCERT)
Answer: (i) The baker had a peculiar dress known as the ‘kabai’—a single piece long frock reaching down to the knees.
(ii) When the author was young, he had seen bakers wearing a shirt and trousers which were shorter than half pants.

Question 7. Who invites the comment—‘he is dressed like a pader’? Why? (NCERT)
Answer: Anyone who wears half pants which reaches just below the knees invites the comment that he is dressed like a pader because it was the baker who used to dress like that in the author’s childhood days.

Question 8. Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded? (NCERT)
Answer: The baker’s monthly accounts used to be recorded on some wall in pencil.

Question 9. What does a ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ mean? (NCERT)
Answer: A ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ refers to a plump physique.

Question 10. Who are Paders and how did they herald their arrival?
Answer: The bakers of Goa are known as ‘Paders’. The thud and jingle of the traditional baker’s bamboo are the signal of their arrival in the morning. When the writer was a child, the jingling thud of baker’s bamboo used to wake him up.

Question 11. What role did the baker play in the childhood of the narrator?
Answer: The baker played a very important role in the childhood of the narrator. He used to be a companion, friend and a guide for the narrator. Every day the narrator was woken up by him. He used to get sweet bread and delicious loaves from the baker.

Question 12. When did the baker come every day? Why did the children run to meet him? (CBSE 2019)
Answer: The baker in the traditional Goan village came twice a day. Once in the morning, when he set out on his selling round, and then when he returned after emptying his huge basket. The children considered the baker their friend, companion and guide. They ran to meet him for the delicious bread-bangles or sometimes it was for the sweet bread of special make.

Question 13. How did the baker attract the children?
Answer: The jingling thud of bakers’ bamboo used to attract the children. They were fond of sweet bread bangles which were specially made for them. The typical fragrance of the sweet bread and cakes attracted the children and they never missed them.

Question 14. What is the role of bread on the occasion of marriage?
Answer: On the occasion of marriage, gifts are exchanged. Marriage gifts are meaningless without the sweet bread known as the ‘bol’. Every mother in the family prepares bread, cake and loaves on the occasion of her daughter’s engagement.

Question 15. What is the role of a baker in a Goan village?
Answer: A baker played a very important role in the lives of people of Goa. They are essential for a village. No function, no festival, no party was possible in the absence of a baker. The baker supplied loaves and cakes on these occasions. Some special breads and cakes are also prepared by them for some special occasion.

Question 16. Describe ‘kabai’. What is its importance for a baker?
Answer: ‘Kabai’ is a unique peculiar dress of a baker. It is a single-piece long frock reaching down to the knees. It is the ‘kabai’ which distinguishes a baker from others.

Question 17. Why is a jackfruit-like physical appearance compared to a baker?
Answer: Baking was a profitable business. Most of the bakers were prosperous. Their servants and family members were healthy and happy. Their plump physique was an open testimony to their prosperity. They looked like a jack-fruit.

Question 18. What do the elders in Goa still love to remember? (CBSE 2017)
Answer: The elders in Goa still love to remember about the good old Portuguese days, the Portuguese and their famous loaves of bread. The Portuguese might have left but their art of baking is still carried as a tradition.

Question 19. Where is Coorg? (NCERT)
Answer: Coorg is midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.

Question 20. What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent? (NCERT)
Answer: The 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, married amongst the locals and settled there.

Question 21. What are some of the things you now know about
(i) the people of Coorg?
(ii) the main crop of Coorg?
(iii) the sports it offers to tourists?
(iv) the animals you are likely to see in Coorg?
(v) its distance from Bengaluru, and how to get there? (NCERT)
Answer: (i) People—The people of Coorg are fiercely independent. They are of Greek or Arabic descent. Their traditions and religious rites are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. Known as Kodagu, they are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license. It’s a proved race of martial men and beautiful women.
(ii) Crop—The main crop of Coorg is coffee.
(iii) Sports—Coorg offers sports like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking to a tourist.
(iv) Animals—Birds, bees, butterflies, macaques, squirrels, fish, langurs and wild elephants are likely to be seen in Coorg.
(v) Distance—Coorg is 250–260 km from Bengaluru. One can get there by rail or road from Bengaluru or Mangalore. The nearest airports are Mangalore (135 km) and Bengaluru (260 km).

Question 22. Why is Coorg called the land of the rolling hills? (CBSE 2020, Delhi 2022)
Answer: Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is situated midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. It is a land of rolling hills and picturesque landscape. Coorg is a coffee country famous for its hills, rainforests and spices. It is surrounded by hills and covered with rainforests. Because of numerous hills, the city is also called the land of rolling hills.

Question 23. How is the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India? (CBSE 2019)
Answer: The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery is recognised in modern India as the Coorgis are the only citizens permitted to carry guns without a licence. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated ones in the army. This shows that the valour of the Coorgis remains apparent in modern India.

Question 24. In Coorg, which is the season of joy? Why? (CBSE 2021 (C))
Answer: The most suitable weather for the visitors begins in the month of September and continues till March. Coorg is covered with rainforests which keep the visitors away during the monsoon. The weather is perfect during the months of September to May.

Question 25. What is the origin of the people of Coorg?
Answer: According to one story, the people of Coorg are the descent of Greek. The army of Alexander settled here and expanded their families by marrying the locals. According to other belief, the people of Coorg are the descent of the Arabs as their dress resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs.

Question 26. What is the story regarding the Greek origin of the people of Coorg?
Answer: According to one story, 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 expanded their family. Hence, it is believed that the people of Coorg are possibly of Greek descent.

Question 27. What is Kuppia? How does it make the Kodavus close to the Arabs?
Answer: ‘Kuppia’ is a long, black coat with embroidered waist belt worn by the people of Coorg. It is very similar to Kuffia worn by the Arabs.

Question 28. What are the two contradictory traits of the character of the Kodavus?
Answer: The people of Coorg are peace-loving people. They are known for their hospitality and tradition. On the other hand, they are also known for their bravery. They are the only people in India who are permitted to carry firearms without a licence.

Question 29. Why are the Kodavus permitted to carry firearms without a licence?
Answer: Kodavus, the people of Coorg, are known for their loyalty and bravery. The Coorg regiment is one of the most celebrated regiments in the Indian Army. The people of Coorg are the only one in India who are allowed to carry firearms without licence.

Question 30. What excited Rajvir? Why did Pranjol not share his excitement? (CBSE 2018)
Answer: The sight of the vast sea of lush green tea bushes coupled with tall sturdy trees excited Rajvir. Pranjol did not share Rajvir’s excitement as he had been born and brought up on a tea plantation.

Question 31. What legends are associated with the origin of tea? (Delhi 2016)
Answer: (a) There was one Chinese emperor who always boiled water before drinking it. One day a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water, which gave it a delicious flavour. It is said that they were tea leaves.
(b) Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants when put in hot water drunk vanished sleep.

Question 32. Why does Rajvir call the workers doll-like figures?
Answer: The tea pluckers were the local women. They had covered themselves with clothes from top to bottom. They looked like moving dolls. Rajvir called them doll-like figures. They really looked very pretty.

Question 33. Why did Pranjol not share Rajvir’s excitement at seeing the tea gardens? (CBSE 2023)
Answer: The sight of the vast sea of fresh green tea bushes coupled with tall sturdy trees excited Rajvir. But Pranjol did not share Rajvir’s excitement as he had been born and brought up on a tea plantation. He was quite aware of all these things.

Question 34. What is the Chinese legend about the discovery of tea?
Answer: According to the Chinese legend, a Chinese emperor discovered tea accidentally. He used to boil water before drinking it. One day a few leaves of some twigs burning under the pot fell into the water giving it a delicious flavour. It is said that they were tea leaves.

Question 35. How are tea pluckers different from other farmers or labourers on the farms?
Answer: The tea pluckers were different from other workers on the farm. They had bamboo baskets on their back. They were wearing plastic clothes. They looked like moving dolls.

Question 36. How did the baker make his musical entry on the scene in the morning?
Answer: The baker made his musical entry in the morning. The jingling thud of his bamboo woke up the people in the morning. He used to come at least twice a day. The children ran to meet and greet him. For children, it was not just for the love of the loaf but for the love of the jingling music.