Extra Questions and Answers of Glimpses of India -Coorg-CBSE CLASS 10 ENGLISH-FIRST FLIGHT

1.What is Coorg?

Ans: Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka that is famous for its rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.

2.What are the main attractions of Coorg?

Ans: Coorg is a tourist spot. It has rich evergreen rainforests. It is also known for its spices. Coffee plantations are also famous over here.

3. When can the visitors visit Coorg and when they cannot? Why visiting Coorg is a worthwhile experience?

Ans: The visitors can visit between September to March.

During monsoons the visitors cannot visit Coorg due to the excessive rainfall.

Visiting Coorg is indeed a worthwhile experience. The weather is perfect with good measure of showers.

4. What kind of people of different origin lives in Coorg? How is Coorg connected with Alexander, Arab and Kurd people?

Ans. The people of Coorg were possibly from Greek or Arabic origin.

 According to a story, when Alexander’s army was moving towards the south, it became impossible for them to return. These people had no option other than settling over. They got married to the locals then. It was observed that the Coorg people used to wear a long and black coat which was similar to the ones worn by the Kodavus. This was called kuppia. It is even similar to that of the kuffia that the Arabs, as well as the Kurds, used to wear. In this way, they were connected with Alexander, Arab and Kurd people.

5. How Hindus are way different to other people living in Coorg in culture and rituals?

Ans. When Alexander’s army settled in Coorg, they married to the local peoples. They are different from the Hindu mainstream in various aspects such as marriage rituals, religious practices and traditional practices.

6.Acquaint us with Kuppia or Kuffia.

Ans. The Kodavus used to wear a long, black coat and with that a waist-belt that was embroidered. This was similar to that of the Kuffia that the Arabs and the Kurds used to wear.

7. Acquaint us with Coorg hospitality and tales? How is the Indian Army connected to Coorg?

Ans. Hospitality is a tradition for the people of Coorg. There are a number of tales of valour that are related to their sons and fathers.

Indian Army is connected to Coorg as its regiment is the most decorated one. Moreover, General Cariappa, who was from Coorg, was the first Chief of the Indian Army.

8. Acquaint us with the rivers, fish, and other animals therein Coorg?

Ans. Coorg is home to a variety of animals. There flows the river Kaveri and its water is being obtained by the hills and the forests. Mahaseer is found in this river. There are a large variety of birds, bees and butterflies too. Animals like Macaques, langurs, Malabar squirrels, and slender loris can be found. Besides these, wild elephants are also found.

9. How do people enjoy different fun and adventure there in Coorg?

Ans. The people in Coorg enjoy different fun and adventure by river rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling, and mountain biking.

10. How is Coorg a house of a variety of animals?

Ans.  Coorg is home to a variety of animals. There are a large variety of birds, bees and butterflies too. Animals like Macaques, langurs, Malabar squirrels, and slender loris can be found. Besides these, wild elephants are also found.

11. Acquaint us with Brahmagiri hills, Nisargadhama and Byalakuppe.

Ans. The Brahmagiri hills provide a wider range of view. Nisargadhama covers a vast area of land which is about sixty-four acres of land. At Bylakuppe there is India’s largest Tibetan settlement of Buddhist monks.

Extra Questions (5 marks)

1. How according to the text Coorg is a piece of heaven?

Ans. According to the story “Coorg” by Lokesh Abrol, Coorg is a piece of heaven. It is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is rich in spices. It is also famous for its coffee plantations. Evergreen forests cover thirty per cent of Coorg. The most suitable time to visit Coorg is between September to March. The weather is perfect then. It has a variety of organisms. The river Kaveri is home to a large freshwater fish named Mahaseer. Kingfishers, squirrels and langurs could be seen over there. Birds, bees and butterflies can be found of different varieties. Macaques, langurs, slender loris and Malabar squirrels are being found over here. The Brahmagiri hills bring into a panoramic view. Near Byalakuppe, there is India’s largest Tibetian settlement. Coorg is the place that is yet to be discovered by visitors.

2. Evaluate Coorg to be simultaneously a tourist destination and source of spice and other beverage plantation.

Ans. The story “Coorg” by Lokesh Abrol suggests that Coorg is not only a tourist destination but also a source of beverage plantation. It is the smallest district of Karnataka. It has dense evergreen rainforests. It is rich in spices. It is also popular for coffee plantations. Evergreen forests cover thirty per cent of this district. The weather is perfect between September to March. It has a variety of organisms. The river Kaveri is home to a large freshwater fish named Mahaseer. Kingfishers, squirrels and langurs could be seen over there. Birds, bees and butterflies can be found of different varieties. Macaques, langurs, slender loris and Malabar squirrels are being found over here. The Brahmagiri hills brings into a panoramic view. Near Byalakuppe, there is India’s largest Tibetian settlement.