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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Thinking about the Text:
Q.1. Where is Coorg?
Ans: Coorg is situated in midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.
Q.2. What is the story about the Kodagu people’s descent? [HSLC. ’15,’17]
Ans: The story about the Kodagu people’s descent is that a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast. They found it impossible to return and settled in Coorg. They married among the local people. Thus the Kodagu people are descends of Greek soldiers.
Q.3. What are some of the things you know about:
(i) the people of Coorg
(ii) the main crops of Coorg
(iii) the sports it offers to tourists.
(iv) The animals you are likely to see in Coorg. [HSLC. ’17]
(v) Its the distance from Banglore and how to get there?
Ans:
(i) The people of Coorg are descendants of Arabs or Greeks. They are a race of fighters. Their customs are independent and different from the Hindu mainstream. They are hospitable and like to tell tales of valour related to their sons and fathers.
(ii) The main crops of Coorg are coffee and spices and fruit of some varieties. There are many coffee plantations and the air breaths the smell of coffee.
(iii) Tourists may see the coffee plantations and stay and relax in the colonial bungalows covered with branches of green trees. River rafting, canoeing rappelling, and rock-climbing mountain biking are some of the sports Coorg offers to tourists.
(iv) Squirrels, langurs, birds, bees and butterflies, and slender loris are some animals a tourist is likely to see in Coorg. There is Mahaseer, a large freshwater fish- found in the Kaveri River.
(v) Distance from Banglore to Coorg is 260 Km. One may come to Coorg by air, railway train or by road transport. The nearest railway is Mangalore and Hasan in Mysore. stations are
Q.4. Here are six sentences with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning.
(i) During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit
Coorg. (para-2)
(i) Some people say that Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled there. (apara-3)
(ii) The Coorg people are always ready to tell stories of their ‘sons’ and fathers’ volour. (para-4)
(iv) Even people who normally lead an easy and slow life get smitten by the high energy adventure sports of Coorg. (para-6)
(v) The theory of Arab origin is supported by the long coat with embroidered waist bells they wear. (para-3)
(vi)Macaques, Malabar squirrels observe you carefully from the tree canopy. (para-7)
Ans:
(i) to keep many visitors away.
(ii) The story goes.
(iii) more than willing to recount.
(iv) The most laid-back individuals become converts.
(v) draws support from.
(vi) keep a watchful eye.
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Additional Questions & Answers
A. Multiple Choice Questions [MCO) and answers :
1. Which is known as a coffee country-
(i) China
(ii) Coorg
(iii) Delhi
(iv) Assam
Ans. (ii)
2. Kuppia is worn by –
(i) Assamese
(ii) Coorgies
(iii) Chines
(iv) Philipines
Ans. (ii)
3. The Joy of coorg commeance from-
(i) March to September
(iii) August to October
(ii) September to March
(iv) October to August
Ans. (ii)
4. Coorgies are expart in –
(i) Martial art
(ii) Boxing
(iii) Running
(iv) Firing
Ans: (i)
5. River Kaberi obtains its water from-
(i) Brahmaputra River
(ii) Hills and forests of Coorg
(iii) Himalaya
(iv) All of these
Ans. (ii)
6. Kuppia is a –
(i) Sweet
(ii) Dress
(iii) Spice
(iv) None of these
Ans: (ii)
Very Short Questions and Answers
Q1. Choose the correct phrase/expression to complete the following sentence
(i) The theory of Arab origin draws support from-
(a) the numerous tales of valour related to the sons and fathers’ of
Coorgi homes.
(b) the long, black coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kodavus.
(c) the traditions and religious rites which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream.
(ii) The different kinds of sports that Coorg offers to tourists are-
(a) tennis, river rafting, hockey, canoeing;
(b) river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock-climbing:
(c) kho kno, rock climbing, canoeing, kabaddi..
(iii) Coorg or Kodavu, the smallest district of Karnataka is home to- [HSLC 2016]
(a) thick grass land, camels, and indigo plantation;
(b) evergreen rain forest, spices, and coffee plantation;
(c) dark clouds, thick fog, and tea plantations.
(iv) Even now, Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to [HSLC. ’17]
(a) carry gold without a license.
(b) carry swords without a license.
(c) carry firearms without a license.
Ans. (1) (b) the long black coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kodavus.
(ii) (b) river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock-climbing,
(iii) (b) evergreen rain forest, spices, and coffee plantation.
(iv) (c) carry firearms without a license.
Q.2. Which is the land of rolling hills?
Ans: Coorg is a land of rolling hills.
Q.3. What is the other name of Coorg? [HSLC’18]
Ans: Another name of Coorg is Kodagu.
Q.4. Which is the smallest district of Karnataka?
Ans: Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of Karnataka.
Q.5. How much of Coorg is covered by rainforest?
Ans. Thirty percent of Coorg is covered by rainforest.
Q.6. When does the season of joy commence in Coorg? [HSLC’19]
Ans: The season of joy in Coorg commences in September.
Q.7.Till what time the season of joy continues in Coorg?
Ans. The season of joy in Coorg continues till March.
Q.8. Who are possibly the forefathers of the people of Coorg?
Ans: The Greeks or the Arabs are possibly the forefathers of the people of Coorg.
Q.9. “This land of rolling hills is inhabited………” By whom is this land of rolling hills inhabited?
Ans. This land of rolling hills is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women, and wild creatures.
Q.10. What sort of forest is found in Coorg?
Ans: Evergreen rainforests are found in Coorg.
Q.11. What like is the season of joy in Coorg?
Ans: The season of joy in Coorg is a period of perfect weather with some showers thrown in for good measure.
Q.12. Name the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license. [MQ, HSLC.’17]
Ans: The Kodavus are the only people in India who are permitted to carry firearms without a license.
Q.13. How is the air in Coorg?
Ans: In Coorg, the air breathes of invigorating coffee.
Q.14. What can be seen under tree canopies in prime corners in Coorg?
Ans: Coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand tucked under tree canopies in prime corners.
Q.15. What is a Kuffia? Who wears it?
Ans: Kuffia is a long coat worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.
Q.16. What is a kuppia?
Ans: Kuppia is a long, black coat worn by the kodavus.
Q.17. Who is General Cariappa? [HSLC 2016]
Ans: General Cariappa was the first chief of the Indian army.
Q.18. Where does the river Kaveri obtain its water from?[HSLC.’18]
Ans: The Kaveri obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg.
Q.19. What is a Mahaseer?
Ans: Mahaseer is a large freshwater fish.
Q.20. What are kingfishers? why do they dive? [HSLC 2020]
Ans: The kingfishers are fish-eating birds. They dive to catch fish.
Q.21. How is the Kaveri water? [HSLC.’18]
Ans: Kaveri water is fresh and clear.
Q.22. Who are there to provide company to the visitors in Coorg?
Ans: Birds, bees, and butterflies are there to provide company to the visitors.
Q.23. What is Nisargadhama?
Ans: Nisargadhama is a sixty-four-acre island in Coorg.
Q.24. Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence from among the alternatives given in brackets :
The land of rolling hills is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures. [HSLC.’18]
(Having to do with marriage/having to do with the place/having to do with war)
Ans. Having to do with war.
Short Type Questions & Answers
Q.1. How is the weather in Coorg during the monsoons?
Ans: During the monsoons, the weather is not fair in Coorg. It pours enough which keeps many visitors away.
0.2. Which period of the year is the season of joy in Coorg and how is the weather then?
Ans: The time from September to March is the season of joy in Coorg. The weather then is perfect with some showers thrown in for good measure.
Q.3. “As one story goes…….
“What is the story?
Or, Mention the story that supports that the people of Coorg are of Greek descent. [HSLC,’ 15, ’18, 19]
Ans: A part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled in the area now under the Coorg district. They settled there finding return impracticable. They married among the locals. This is the story. This story justifies that the people of Coorg are the descendants of the Greeks.
Q.4. How is the culture of the people of Coorg?
Ans: The culture of the people of Coorg is distinct from the Hindu mainstream. Their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage, and religious rites.
Q.5. “The theory of Arab origin draws support…….”Draws support from what? [HSLC. ’15, ’18]
Ans: The theory of Arab origin draws support from Kuppia, a long black coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kodavus. It resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and Kurds.
Q.6. What does the writer say about Coorgi homes?
Ans: Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality. The Coorgi people are more than willing to recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers.
Q.7. What does the writer say about the Coorg Regiment? [HSLC 2020]
Ans: The writer says that the first chief of the Indian Army was a Coorgi. The Coorg Regiment is one of most decorated in the Indian Army.
Q.8. What does the writer say about the climb to the Brahmagiri hills?
Ans: The writer says that a climb to the Brahmagiri hills exposes a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg.
Essay Type Questions & Answers (4 marks)
Q.1. Give a brief description of the Coorg or Kodavu district.
Ans: Kodavu or Coorg is situated in the midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. The natural scenery of the place is such that it is praised as a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This is a land of rolling hills and the inhabitants are beautiful men and women. They are a proud race of martial men. Many wild creatures also live in that place. Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is a land of evergreen rain forests, coffee plantations and spices. Rainforest covers thirty percent of the district landmass.
The district experiences heavy showers during monsoon. The season of joy commences from September to March. During monsoons, the visitors prefer to keep away. There are coffee plantations and colonial houses seen under the cover of thick leaves of trees. The fresh air of Coorg smells of coffee.
Q.2. What does the writer say about the origin of the people of Coorg?
Ans: The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possible of Greek or Arabic descent. There is a story that a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast. Because of some reason they could not return and settled there. They married among the locals. Their culture is clearly seen in the martial traditions marriage and religious rites which are quite distinct from the Hindu mainstream.
According to another story the Kodavus are of Arab origin. This theory is based on a long coat called Kuppia. Kuppia is a long coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kodavus. Kuppia resembles Kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.
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