CBSE Class 10 English Glimpses of India Worksheet Set C

1. Read the extract to attempt the questions that follow.

Midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore sites 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 rain forests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen rain forests cover thirty per cent of this district. During the monsoons, it pours enough to keep many visitors away. The season of joy commences from September and continues till March. The weather is perfect, with some showers thrown in for good measure. The air breathes of invigorating coffee. Coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand tucked under tree canopies in prime corners.

Question. The weather is perfect, with some showers thrown in for good measure. The given line suggests that
(a) showers make the perfect weather more perfect
(b) showers are good for Coorg’s weather
(c) showers help in making Coorg’s weather pleasant
(d) None of the above
Answer. (a)

Question. Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following.
Pagaents : Beauty : Army : ..............
(a) Martial
(b) Estates
(c) Colonial
(d) Prime
Answer. (a)

Question. The author says that from September to March,some showers thrown in for a good measure.
This indicates that
1. The weather is pleasant
2. Rainfall adds to the beauty
3. Expect some rainfall during that time
4. Rainfall is scarce
5. One can visit during the time
(a) (1) and (5)
(b) (1), (2), 3 and (5)
(c) (2) and (3)
(d) (2), (4) and (5)
Answer. (b) 

Question. Coorg or Kodagu, the smallest district of Karnataka, is home to ………… .
(a) evergreen rain forests and spices
(b) evergreen rain forests, spices and coffee plantations
(c) spices and coffee plantations
(d) evergreen rain forests and coffee plantations
Answer. (B) 

Question. The air breather of invigorating coffee means that
(a) there is coffee everywhere in Coorg
(b) there are many coffee plantations in Coorg
(c) the air smells of strong coffee
(d) All of the above
Answer. (c) 

2. Read the extract to attempt the questions that follow.

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. The theory of Arab Origin draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus, known as Kuppia, it resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.

Question. Which things show that Kodavus culture is distinct from Hindu mainstream in the above extract?
(a) Martial traditions
(b) Marriage
(c) Religious rites
(d) All of these
Answer. (d) 

Question. What is so similar between Kodavus and Arabs?
(a) A traditional dress with embroidery
(b) A modern dress with stonework
(c) A long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt resembling the Kuffia
(d) A short coat with a simple waist-belt resembling the Kuffia
Answer. (c) 

Question. From the given options, identify the author’s tone in the extract.
(a) Informative
(b) Nostalgic
(c) Reminiscent
(d) Joyful
Answer. (a)

Question. ‘These people’ in the above extract refers to
(a) Greeks
(b) Alexander’s army men
(c) Arabs
(d) Kodavus
Answer. (b) 

Question. ……… means ‘related to war’.
(a) Mainstream
(b) Apparent
(c) Martial
(d) Kurds
Answer. (c) 

Multiple Choice Questions

Question. According the lesson, Coorg is almost equidistant from …………… .
(a) Mangalore and Mysore
(b) Karnataka and Mangalore
(c) Bengaluru and Mysore
(d) Chennai and Karnataka
Answer. (a)

Question. The season of joy commences from September and continues till March. The given line suggests that
(a) September to March is the best time to visit Coorg
(b) September to March are the months of rainfall
(c) Coorg becomes even more beautiful between September and March
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer. (d)

Question. What was the embroidered waist-belt worn by Kodavus known as?
(a) Kuffia
(b) Kuppia
(c) Kurd
(d) Waist-belt
Answer. (b) 

Question. The first chief of the Indian Army is from ……… .
(a) Coorg
(b) Goa
(c) Mysore
(d) Punjab
Answer. (a)

Question. Who are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license?
(a) Kodavus
(b) Kurds
(c) Arabs
(d) Greeks
Answer. (a)

Question. The climb to the ………… hills brings one into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg.
(a) Brahmagiri
(b) Himalayan
(c) Nilgiri
(d) Parvati
Answer. (a) 

Question. Which of the following destinations are mentioned in the lesson ‘Coorg’?
1. Mangalore   2. Mysore
3. Karnataka   4. Nisargadhama
5. Bylakuppe   6. Brahmagiri hills
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 6
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 2 3 and 5
(d) All of these
Answer. (d) 

Question. Which nationalities or ethnic groups have been mentioned in the chapter ‘Coorg’?
1. Arabs     2. Kurds
3. Greeks   4. Coorgis
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) All of these
Answer. (d) 

Short Answer Questions :

Question.Describe Coorg’s weather. When is it most pleasant for the tourists to visit Coorg?
Answer. The weather of Coorg is pleasant during the months from September to March. During that time,the weather is perfect with some showers thrown in for good measure. During the monsoon, it receives heavy rainfall.

Question.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 license.

Question.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. What legacy have the colonial powers left to the district of Coorg ?
Answer. Colonial presence in Coorg region is evident from the legacy of bungalows and coffee plantations that the region has inherited from them. It is believed that Coorgis are descendant of the Greek or Arab and the culture of these regions is strongly evident in the martial traditions and their marriage and religious ceremonies.

Question. Which season is the best to visit Coorg ?
Answer. The season of joy that commences from September and continues till March is the best to visit Coorg as some showers make the weather perfect and the air becomes fragrant with the aroma of coffee.

Question. Why is Coorg called the land of rolling hills ? 
Answer. Coorg is called the land of rolling hills because the city is situated on the gentle sloping hills. The entire area is covered with these hills. Brahmagiri hills has a panoramic view.

Question. Throw some light on the vast bio-diversity of Coorg.
Answer. The evergreen forests of Coorg enclose vast treasures of flora and fauna. It is a home to squirrels, langurs,kingfishers, elephants, slender loris bees and butterflies. Its river Kaveri abounds in Mahaseer—a large fresh water fish. The spice and coffee plantations, further add to its vast biodiversity.

Question. Where is Coorg situated ? What type of place is it ? 
Answer. Coorg is situated between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. It is a very beautiful place and appears as a piece of heaven as if it is drifted from the kingdom of God.

Question.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 64acre island of Nisargadhama.

Question.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. Why is Coorg called the land of rolling hills?
Answer. Coorg is called the land of rolling hills because it is situated on the gentle sloping hills that are covered with lush green rainforests. The hills on which it is located seem to be rolling down to a beautiful panoramic view which make it look like a piece of heaven on Earth.

Question. Describe Coorg’s weather. When is it most pleasant for the tourists to visit Coorg? 
Answer. Coorg receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon which we can say extends from April and ends in August. The weather of Coorg is pleasant for the tourists during the months from September to March. At this time, the smell of coffee is spread all around.

Question. Coorgis belong to a valorous and hospitable race.
Comment on this statement with reference to the text.
Answer. Coorgis are said to belong to a valorous and hospitable race as their homes have tradition of hospitality. There are innumerable tales of courage related to the people belonging to Coorg. In fact, 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.

Question. How is the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India? CBSE 2019
Answer. The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognised in India by awarding the Coorg Regiment with the most number of gallantry awards. Besides, the Coorgis are the only Indians allowed to carry guns without a licence. The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was also a Coorgi.

Question. Do adventure sports like river rafting and rock climbing require a person to possess just physical strength? Why/Why not? 
Answer. No, adventure sports like river rafting and rock climbing does not require a person to possess just physical strength. It also requires alertness and mental toughness. As these sports are done in natural surroundings, one must be alert and cautious while performing them. A person needs to have excellent judgement and should have a quick response system to perform them effectively and safely.

Question. Why does the author in ‘Coorg’ say that the visitors’ search for the heart and soul of India would be found in Coorg?
Answer. The author in ‘Coorg’ says that the visitors’ searching for the heart and soul of India would find it in Coorg because of its natural grandeur and different appearance of nature. Not only is the land of Coorg full of different species of flora and fauna but it also is a home to martial men and attractive women.

Long Answer Questions :

Question.How do Coorg’s location, people and natural features add to the diversity of India?
Ans: Coorg, or Kodagu, the smallest district of Karnataka, is home to evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen rainforests cover thirty percent of this district. During the monsoons, it pours enough to keep many visitors away. The season of joy commences from September and continues till March. The weather is perfect, with some showers thrown in for good measure. The air breathes of invigorating coffee. Coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand tucked under tree canopies in prime corners.
Coorg is beautifully located and described as a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. It has rolling hillsides with a pollution free river and forests teeming with wildlife. Here nature exists in its pristine glory, which adds to the diversity of India. Further, it has coffee and spice plantations, quite different from the rest of India. The local people, the Kodavus, are a martial race. Of course, they are well known for their hospitality, just like all Indians. All these features of Coorg add to the diversity of our country.

Question.The Coorgis are the descendants of the Greeks or the Arabs and are still are able to maintain their traditional practices. Do you agree that following these practices today is important? Why or why not?
Ans: After reading the text, I feel that it is important to follow the traditional practices, as it has kept the tradition of Coorgis known to the people even today. If the people of Coorg had not followed it their tradition would have perished and nobody would have remembered them today because of their culture and traditional practices. According to the text, their traditions can be seen in the martial traditions, religious rites and marriages. The Kodavus even wear the dress which resembles Arabs.Traditional practices also play a very important role in maintaining values amongst people and have an impact on shaping the behaviour of people.

Question. The Coorgis are the descendants of the Greeks or the Arabs and are still able to maintain their traditional practices. Do you agree that following these practices today is important? Why or why not?
Answer. After reading the text, I feel that it is important to follow the traditional practices. The reason is that it has kept the tradition of Coorgis known to the people even today. If the people of Coorg had not followed it, their tradition would have perished. Nobody, would have remembered them today without their culture and traditional practices.
According to the text, their traditions can be seen in the martial forms, religious rites and marriages. The Kodavus even wear the dress which resembles the dress of Arabs. Traditional practices also play a very important role in maintaining values amongst people. They have an impact on shaping the behaviour of people. These practices bind us together in our social life. Just like the Kodavus who are bound to their ancestors even today, we are also bound to our ancestors because of the traditional values we have inherited from them.

Question. How do Coorg’s location, people and natural features add to the diversity of India? 
Answer. Coorg, the smallest district of Karnataka is among the most beautiful regions of India. It’s location, people and natural features add to the diversity of India. Coorg is called a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. It has beautiful rolling hillsides that is filled with evergreen rainforests, spice and coffee plantations. It also includes a river, Kaveri along with many species of birds, insects, and animals. Nature here exists in its original glory.
Further, Coorg’s culture is distinct from the Hindu traditions. Its martial traditions, rituals and rites show a mixture of Arabic and Greek culture owing to Greek and Arabic descendance. In addition, the land is a home to many courageous men as well as religious Buddhist monks. Also there are many other tourist destinations that add to its glory. All these features of Coorg together add to the diversity of the country.

Extract Based Questions

1. Read the extract to attempt the questions that follow.

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.

Question. Which river flows from the hills of Coorg?
Answer. The river Kaveri flows from the hills of Coorg.

Question. Why do the squirrels drop partially eaten fruit in the river?
Answer.The squirrels drop partially eaten fruit in the river because they enjoy the splash and ripple effect created by the fruit hitting the water.

Question. Find theword in the extractwhichmeans same as ‘wave’.
Answer.Ripple from the extract means ‘wave’.

Question. What do elephants enjoy by their mathouts?
Answer.Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed by their mahouts.

Question. Which fish is found in abundance in Kaveri waters?
Answer.Mahaseer - a large freshwater fish is found in abundance in Kaveri waters.

2. Read the extract to attempt the questions that follow.

The most laidback individuals become converts to the life of high-energy adventure with river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock-climbing and mountain-biking. Numerous walking trails in this region are a favourite with trekkers. Birds, bees and butterflies are there to give you company. Macaques. Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris keep a watchful eye from the tree canopy. I do, however, prefer to step aside for wild elephants.

Question. How does Coorg change the most-laidback individuals?
Answer. The most-laidback individuals get changed into high-energy adventurists when they visit Coorg.

Question. Which high-energy adventure sports can be done in Coorg?
Answer. River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock-climbing and mountain-biking can be done in Coorg.

Question. Which animals can be found in Coorg?
Answer. Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender laris can be found in Coorg.

Question. Which word in the extract is opposite to ‘relaxed’?
Answer. ‘High-energy’ is opposite to ‘relaxed’.

Question. What are favourites with trekkers?
Answer. Numerous walking trails in Coorg are a favourite with trekkers.