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Exam Question Class 10 English Chapter 7 Glimpses of India

Short Answer Type Questions:

Question. (i) Find, in the first stanza, three things that cannot happen in a treeless forest?
Ans. The three things mentioned in the first stanza that cannot happen in a treeless forest are:
1. Birds sitting on the tree branches.
2. The hiding of insects in the branches of trees
3. The sun burying its feet in the shadow of the trees in the forest.
(ii) What picture do these words create in your mind: “… sun bury its feet in shadow…”? What could the poet mean by the sun’s ‘feet?’
Ans. The sun’s feet are the rays of sun that reach the earth after falling on the leaves of the trees and finally, reach the earth’s surface.

Question. (i) How does the poet describe the moon?
(a) At the beginning of the third stanza, and
(b) at its end? What causes this change?
Ans. The poet describes the moon as a full moon in the beginning of the third stanza but at the end of the stanza, she describes it to be broken into pieces. The change in the moon is because of the trees.
The trees that earlier were in the poet’s house have now reached the forest. Their long branches have cast a shadow on the full moon and now it appears to be broken into pieces like a mirror.
(ii) What happens to the house when the trees move out of it?
Ans. The house becomes silent as the fragrance of the leaves and lichens which was like a voice urging for a change can no longer be smelt.
(iii) Why do you think the poet does not mention “the departure of the forest from the house” in her letters? (Could it be that we are often silent about important happenings that are so unexpected that they embarrass us? Think about this again when you answer the next set of questions.)?
Ans. The poet did not mention the departure of the forest from her house because it is a part of human nature to ignore the important matters of their life. We all know that trees are so important for our survival on earth. But still human beings are cutting them for making profits without even thinking of the aftermath.

Question. Where were Rajvir and Pranjol going and why?
Ans. Rajvir and Pranjol were going to Assam as Pranjol had invited Rajvir to spend summer vacation there.

Question. ‘This is a tea country now’. Explain this with reference to Assam.
Ans. Assam has the world’s largest concentration of tea plantations in the world. A large number of tea gardens can be found there. Most of the tea grown in Assam is supplied all over the world.

Question. Why did Pranjol’s father say that Rajvir had done his homework before visiting Assam?
Ans. Rajvir was very excited about visiting the tea garden and thus, he studied a lot about it before visiting the tea garden. Thus, Pranjol’s father said that Rajvir had already done his homework before visiting Assam.

Question. From whom have the inhabitants of Coorg descended, as per the legend?
Ans. 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. Describe the wildlife of Coorg.
Ans. The wildlife of Coorg consists of animals like macaques, langurs, squirrels, loris and elephants.
The birds spotted in Coorg are kingfishers.

Question. Describe Coorg’s weather. When is it most pleasant for the tourists to visit Coorg?
Ans. 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. Describe the largest Buddhist settlement in Coorg.
Ans. Below the rolling hills — largest Tibetan settlement in India in Coorg — The Buddhist temple at Bylakuppe — famous for its grandeur and beauty — monks in their red, ochre and yellow robes — heart and soul of India.

Question. Where and how can we have a panoramic view of the misty landscape of Coorg?
Ans. The tourists are advised not to miss a climb to the Brahmagiri hills. The climb to the Brahmagiri hills gives you a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. Then you can walk across the rope bridge. It will lead you to the sixty-four acre island of Nisargadhama.

Question. Describe the people and culture of Coorg.
Ans. Coorg is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures. Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality. There are many tales of valour related to the people of Coorg. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army. General Cariappa, the first Chief of the Indian Army, was a Coorgi. Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a licence.

Question. How has the tradition of courage and bravery been recognised in modern India. Give examples from the text.
Ans. The people of Coorg are known for being fiercely independent, brave and courageous. There are numerous tales of valour connected with the people of Coorg. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments in the Indian Army. The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi. The Coorgis are the only people in India who are permitted to carry firearms without a licence.

Question. What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent?
Ans. The Kodavu people descended possibly from the Greeks or the Arabs. A part of the Alexander’s army moved south along the coast. They settled down there because their return became impractical. Their traditions, marriage and religious rites are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The theory of their Arab origin draws from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia, resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs.

Question. Where is Coorg?
Ans. Coorg — smallest district of Karnataka — situated between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore — This land of rolling hills — also known as Kodagu. 

Question. How do the most laidback individuals become converts to the life of high-energy adventures in Coorg?
Ans. Coorg offers many outdoor high-energy adventures. Even the most laidback individuals become converts to the life of high-energy adventures. They enjoy river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking. Numerous walking trails in Coorg are a favourite with trekkers.

Question. Describe the climate, birds and animals of Coorg.
Ans. During the monsoons, Coorg has a lot of rains — keeps many tourists away — tourist season starts from September and continues till March. — air of Coorg smells of Coffee — Kingfishers, squirrels, langurs, wild elephants, bees and butterflies abound in the rainforests of Coorg. 

Question. Describe the geographical location of Coorg.
Ans. Coorg or Kadagu, is the smallest district in Karnataka. It lies between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. This piece of heaven may also be called the land of rolling hills. It is the home of evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. During the monsoons, Coorg has a lot of rains. 

Question. Here are six sentences with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have
the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)
(a) During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg. (Para 2)
(b) Some people say that Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled there. (Para 3)
(c) The Coorg people are always ready to tell stories of their sons’ and fathers’ valour. (Para 4)
(d) Even people who normally lead an easy and slow life get smitten by the high-energy adventure sports of Coorg. (Para 6)
(e) The theory of the Arab origin is supported by the long coat with embroidered waistbelt they wear. (Para 3)
(f) Macaques, Malabar squirrels observe you carefully from the tree canopy. (Para 7)
Ans. (a) as to keep the tourists away
(b) as one story goes
(c) more than willing
(d) The most laidback individuals become converts to the life of
(e) draws support from
(f) keep a watchful eye

Question. Describe the possible descent of the people of Coorg.
Ans. The people of Coorg, their rituals and traditions are quite different from the Hindu mainstream. According to one story, a part of the Alexander’s army travelling the coast, settled here as their return became impractical. So, they are believed to be of Greek origin. The Coorgi dress, a long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs. So, some think that they are of Arabic origin.

Question. Describe the origin of Kaveri and the area around it.
Ans. The river, Kaveri, originates — the hills and forests of Coorg. Mahaseer — large freshwater fish — abound in these waters — Kingfishers dive for their catch — squirrels and langurs drop half-eaten fruit — enjoying the splash and ripples in the clear water — A walk across the bridge leads to the sixty-four acre island — Nisargadhama.

Question. What are some of the things you now know about:
(a) 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) its distance from Bangalore, and how to get there?
Ans. (a) The people of Coorg — martial race of men and beautiful women — fiercely independent. — possibly of Greek or Arabic descent — famous for their hospitality.
(b) The air of Coorg breathes of Coffee — Coffee estates and colonial bungalows — under trees.
(c) Offers high-energy adventures — river rafting, canoeing, rock-climbing, mountain biking and trekking.
(d) Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs, slender loris and wild elephants are some — found in Coorg.
(e) Madikeri, the district headquarters, — 250-260 km from Bengaluru by road. — nearest airports — Mangaluru (135 km) — Bengaluru (260 km).

Long Answer Type Questions: 

Question. On the other hand, Adrienne Rich has been known to use trees as a metaphor for human beings; this is a recurrent image in her poetry. What new meanings emerge from the poem if you take its trees to be symbolic of this particular meaning?
Ans. If trees are to be taken as a symbol for human beings, then the poem will define the efforts of humans to free themselves from the clutches of the desire to achieve everything. All the human beings
are under a constant pressure of being at the top in every field. Either they are forced by their own desire of doing so or there is a constant peer pressure on them. So, the human beings will set themselves free from this race and try to live a happy and peaceful life.

Question. What are the legends related to the discovery of tea?
Ans. There are many popular legends about the discovery of tea. Two of them are as follows:
A Chinese emperor was used to drinking boiled water. One day a twig from the fire fell into the pot in which water was being boiled. It gave a delicious flavour to the drink. It is said that those were tea leaves.
An Indian legend goes like this. Once there was a Buddhist ascetic who used to feel sleepy during meditations. So he cut off his eyelids. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. When the leaves from these plants were put in hot water and drunk they banished sleep.

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. Describe the physical and geographical features of Coorg.
Ans. Coorg is a piece of heaven — drifted from the Kingdom of God — land of rolling hills inhabited by proud race of martial men, beautiful women, coffee and wild elephants — the smallest district of Karnataka — home to evergreen forests, spices and coffee plantation — beautiful region of rolling hills, rainforests and mist lies between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore — Rainforests dominate the physical feature — cover more than thirty per cent of this district — rains heavily during the monsoons — ideal season for the tourists starts from September and ends in March — river Kaveri obtains its water from the hills and rainforests of Coorg — The region abounds in wild elephants and langurs besides a lot of birds, bees and butterflies — The Brahmagiri hills — a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg — The sixty-four acre island Nisargadhama — a little paradise for the tourists. 

Question. What are popular theories regarding the descent of the people of Coorg?
Ans. The Coorgi people are distinct people. Their religious practices, marriages and traditions are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. There are two theories regarding the descent of the Coorgi people. It is believed that perhaps they are of Greek or Arabic descent. According to one theory, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast. Their return became impractical. These people settled down there. They married amongst the locals. Another theory gives their descent to the Arabs. The theory of Arab origin draws support from their dress which resembles the traditional Arabic dress. Their long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus, known as Kuppia, resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.

Question. Why does the author call Coorg a ‘piece of heaven’ that must have drifted from the kingdom of God?
Ans. Coorg is among the most beautiful regions of India. The author rightly calls it ‘a piece of heaven’ that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This land of rolling hills is also the home of beautiful rainforests. The rainforests cover more than thirty per cent of Coorg. The evergreen rainforests have a rich flora and fauna. The very air of Coorg breathes of fresh coffee. The beautiful sprawling coffee estates are dotted with colonial bungalows. The river Kaveri obtains its water from the hills and rainforests of Coorg. Kingfishers dive for Mahaseer, a large freshwater fish in these waters. Squirrels and langurs drop partially eaten fruit into the clear water. Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed in the Kaveri by their mahouts. The climb to the Brahmagiri hills gives a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. The sixty-four acre island of Nisargadhama is a little paradise for tourists. So are the temples and Buddhist monks wearing red, ochre and yellow robes. All of them represent the heart and soul of India.

Question. Describe the rainforests, the river Kaveri, and coffee plantations in Coorg.
Ans. Coorg — land of rolling hills and rainforests — The rainforests dominate the landscape of Coorg. They cover over thirty percent of Coorg. The rainforests have a lot of rains during the monsoons. — tourists season starts from September and ends in March — The hills and rainforests — source of the river Kaveri — Mahaseer, a large freshwater fish — Kaveri waters — The forests of Coorg — rich flora and fauna — Birds, bees, butterflies, Malabar squirrels, langurs and wild elephants — shelter in the rainforests of Coorg — The very air of Coorg smells — fresh coffee — Coffee estates and colonial buildings — scattered all around amid the rolling hills. 

Extract Based Questions:

1. Read the given extracts to attempt the questions that follow:

The climb to the Brahmagiri hills brings you into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. A walk across the rope bridge leads to the sixty-four-acre island of Nisargadhama. Running into Buddhist monks from India’s largest Tibetan settlement, at nearby Bylakuppe, is a bonus. The monks, in red, ochre and yellow robes, are amongst the many surprises that wait to be discovered by visitors searching for the heart and soul of India, right here in Coorg.

Question. Where can you have a panoramic view of the misty landscape of Coorg?
Ans. We can have a panoramic view of the misty landscape of Coorg from the climb to the Brahmagiri hills.

Question. How are robes of the monks different from other Indians?
Ans. The robes of the Buddhist monks are usually of red, ochre and yellow colours.

Question. Where can you see India’s largest Buddhist settlement in Coorg?
Ans. The largest Buddhist settlement is at Bylakuppe in Coorg.

Question. Where are the Brahmagiri hills situated ?
Ans. The Brahmagiri hills are situated in the Coorg district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats.

Question. How can you arrive at Nisargadhama?
Ans. The walk across the rope bridge leads to the 64 acre island of Nisargadhama. 

2. Read the given extracts 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.
The climb to the Brahmagiri hills brings you into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. A walk across the rope bridge leads to the sixty-four-acre island of Nisargadhama. Running into Buddhist monks from India’s largest Tibetan settlement, at nearby Bylakuppe, is a bonus. The monks, in red, ochre and yellow robes, are amongst the many surprises that wait to be discovered by visitors searching for the heart and soul of India, right here in Coorg.

Question. How do high-energy adventures help the tourists?
Ans. High-energy adventures make people bold and daring.

Question. From where can the tourists have a panoramic view of Croog?
Ans. The tourists can have a panoramic view of Croog from the top of Brahmagiri hills.

Question. What examples of high-energy adventures are stated in the extract?
Ans. River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountains biking are the examples of highenergy adventures.

Question. What advantage do the tourists have when they visit the Tibetan settlement?
Ans. The tourists get chance to observe the Buddhist monks in red ochre and yellow robes.

Question. Why do the tourists like a walk beside the mountains?
Ans. By walking beside the mountains, the tourists get opportunities to health wild animals. 

3. Read the given extracts to attempt the questions that follow:

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.

Question. By what other name is Coorg known as?
Ans. Coorg is also known as Kodagu.

Question. Why do the tourists avoid visiting Coorg during monsoons?
Ans. During monsoons, Coorg receives heavy rainfalls which keep away the visitors. 

Question. Where would people like to stay if they visit Coorg?
Ans. They like to stay in the colonial bungalows in the coffee estates as the whole region is invigorated with coffee perfumes. 

Question. When does Coorg have ideal weather in a year?
Ans. Coorg has ideal weather from September to March. The region gets a moderate amount of showers for good reason.

Question. Where can we see the colonial bungalows in Coorg?
Ans. In Coorg the colonial bungalows can be seen. They are tucked under trees canopies in the coffee plantation.