Coorg by Lokesh Abrol
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternative given below:
i. The Coorgi people happily tell their children-
(a) about their parentage
(b) about their service to the country
(C) how they came there
(d) tales of bravery of their sons and fathers.
Ans:-(d) tales of bravery of their sons and fathers
ii. The word 'valour' means -
(a) strength (b) bravery
(c) power (d) might
Ans:- (b) bravery
iii. This land of rolling hills is inhabitated by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures. HSLC-2018
(having to do with marriage/having to do with peace/having to do with war)
Ans:- having to do with war.
iv. Coorg offers different kinds of sports to tourist are:
(a) Tennis, river rafting, hockey, canoeing
(b) River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, Rock climbing.
(c) Rock climbing, khe-kho, canoeing, kabadi.
Ans:-(b) River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, Rock climbing.
v. Even now, Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to- HSLC-2017
(a) carry gold without a licence.
(b) carry swords without a licence.
(c) carry firearms without a licence.
Ans:-(c) carry firearms without a licence.
(vi) Between Mysore and the Control town of ___ sits a piece of heaven. hslc-2023
(a) Travancore
(b) mangalore
(c) Cuddalore
(d) Bangalore
Ans:- (b) mangalore
(vi) The main crop of Coorg is: hslc-2023
(a) rice
(b) coffee
(c) tea
(d) peanuts
Ans:- (b) coffee
2. What does the writer say about the Coorg Regiment? HSLC-2020
Ans:- According to the writer, 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. Even now, Coorgi people were the only Indians allowed to carry fire arms without a licence.
3. What is Coorg?
Ans:- Coorg is the name of a small district of Karnataka.
4. Which is one of the most decorated Regiments in the Indian army?
Ans:- The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments in the Indian army.
5. Name the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license.
Ans:- Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license.
6. What is the season of joy commence in Coorg?
Ans:- The season of joy in Coorg commences from September to March every year.
7. What is a Kuffia? Who wears it? HSLC-2020
Ans:- Kuffia is a traditional Coorgi dress.
The Arabs and Kurds wear it.
8. What are the main crops of Coorg?
Ans:- Spices and coffee are the main corps of Coorg
9. What are the animals that a visitor is likely to see in Coorg?
Ans:- In Coorg the animals like Macaques, Malabar squirrels, slender loris, langurs are generally seen. In addition, there are wild elephant also
10. What are the two roads to Coorg from Bangalore?
Ans:- There are two roads to Coorg from Bangalore. One road goes via Mysore and another goes via Neelamamgal Kurigal.
11. How did the squirrels and langurs enjoy the river water in coorg?
Ans:-The river, Kaveri obtains its water from the hills of Coorg. The squirrels and langurs drop partially eaten fruit for the mischief of enjoying the splash and the ripple effect in the water.
12. Of which descent are the people of Coorg?
Ans:- The people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent.
13. What is the story about the Greek origin of the people of Coorg?
Ans:- There is a story about the Greek origin of the people of Coorg. According to that story, a part of Alexander's army moved south along the coast and settled there 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 Hindu mainstream.
14. What is the theory in support of the Arab origin of the Coorgi people?
Ans:- The theory of the Arab origin of the Coorgi people draws support from the long, black coat with embroidered waist-belt worn by them which is known as Kuppia. It resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and Kurds.
15. How are the Coorgi people men of valour?
Ans:- Coorgi people have several tales of valour. These tales are related to their sons and fathers. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments in Indian army. General Cariappa, the first chief of the Indian army was a Coorgi. Kodavus are the only people in India who can carry firearms without any license.
16. What are some of the things you now know about?
(a) of which descent are the people of Coorg? HSLC-2018
(Or) the people of Coorg?
(b) the main crop of Coorg?
(c) the sports it offers to tourists?
(d) the animals you are likely to see in Coorg?
(e) the distance from Bangalore, and how to get there?
Ans:-
(a) The people of Coorg are greatly independent. They are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent.
(b) The main crop of Coorg is coffee.
(c) Coorg offers adventurous sports to the tourists. These are like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking.
(d) The animals like Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs, slender Joris are generally seen in Coorg.
(e) The distance from Bangalore to Coorg is about 260 kms. One can reach there by bus, by rail or by air.
17. What can be seen here most prominently?
(a) coffee fields
(b) tea plantations
(c) crops of spices
(d) coffee estates and colonial bungalows
Ans:- (d) coffee estates and colonial bungalows.
18. The word 'commence' means -
(a) convince (b) start
(c) finish (d) end
Ans:- (b) start
19. What is so similar between the Kodavus and the Arabs?
(a) long cloak (b) apron
(c) long black coat (d) their traditions
Ans:- (c) long black coat
20. They are supposed to be the descendants of
(a) Afghans
(b) Turkish people
(c) Alexander's soldiers
(d) Arabs
Ans:- (c) Alexander's soldiers
21. The word 'rites' means -
(a) deeds (b) acts
(c) works (d) ceremonies
Ans:-(d) ceremonies
22. The theory of Arab origin draws support from: HS-2015
(ii) The long, black coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kodavus.
Ans:- The long, black coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kodavus.
23. Where is Coorg?
Ans:- Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is situated mid way between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.
24. Choose the correct answer from among the alternatives given and complete the sentence: HSLC-2016
Coorg or Kodagu, the smallest district of Karnataka, is home to__
(i) thick grass land, camels and indigo plantations.
(ii) evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations
(iii) dark clouds, thick fog and tea plantations.
Ans:-(ii) evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
25. Who was the first chief of the Indian army? HSLC-2016
(Or) Who was General Carriappa?
Ans:-General Cariappa, a Coorgi, was the first chief of the Indian Army.
26. What are the sports that Coorg offers to tourists? HSLC-2016
Ans:- Abounding in flora fauna, Coorg, a land of undulating hills, offers a good number of sports to its tourists. The laid back individuals become converts to the life of high energy adventure with river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking and trekking along the walking trails.
27. Of whose descent are the fiercely independent people of Coorg? HSLC-2017
Ans:- The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent.
28. What are the animals that a visitor is likely to see in Coorg? HSLC-2017
Ans:- The animals that a visitor is likely to see in Coorg are Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs, slender loris and wild elephants.
29. How is the water of the Kaveri river? Where does the river obtain its water from? HSLC-2018, 2020
Ans:- The water of the Kaveri river is fresh and clear.
The river obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg.
30. What is the other name of Coorg? HSLC-2018
Ans:- The other name of Coorg is "Kodagu".
31. When does the season of joy commence in Coorg? Till what time does it continue? HSLC-2018 Ans:- The season of joy commences in Coorg from September.
It continues till March.
32. Mention the story that supports the view that the people of Coorg are of Greek origin.
Ans:- A part of Alexander's army moved south along the coast and settled there when return became impractical. Their culture is evident in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. This is the story that supports the view that the people of Coorg are of Greek origin.
Syllabus of Class X English
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
3. A Tiger in the zoo by Leslie Norris
4. Amanda by Robin Klein
5. Animals by Walt Whitman
6. Coorg by Lokesh Abrol
7. Tea from Assam by Arup Kumar Datta
8. Madam Rides the Bus by Vallikkannan
9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon by Ogden Nash
Momemts Supplimentary Reader in Class X English
10. The Midnight visitor
11. A Question of Trust
12. Footprint without feet
13. The Hack Driver
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