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Class 10 English Coorg Summary
The writer describes the hill station of Coorg located in the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka. It is located midway between Bangalore and Mangalore. The suitable time to visit Coors is from September to March. The place is famous for coffee plantations and spices. There are abundant rainforests which cover 30 percent of the area. The Corgi men are brave warriors who are permitted to keep firearms without a license due to their trustworthiness. The women of Coorg are pretty. Coorg is also known as Kodavu and the Kodavus, though are Hindus by religion but their customs differ from those of mainstream Hindus. They marry within their community. Kodavus are said to be of Greek or Arabic descent. Some soldiers of Alexander’s army settled there. Also, as the ethnic dress of the Kodavus, Kuppia is similar to the Arab garment Kuffia, it is said that maybe their ancestors were Arabs or Kurds. The river Kaveri originates from Coorg. The fish named Mahaseer is found in the river. Many animals and birds like kingfisher, langur, squirrels and elephants can be spotted along the river. Tourists relax in the serene atmosphere and also enjoy adventure sports like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, mountain biking, rock climbing and trekking. While trekking on the nature trails, animals like Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris can be spotted on the trees. The major tourist attractions are Brahmagiri hills, Nisargdham Island and Bylakuppe Tibetan settlements. Coorg gives visitors a feel of India’s diverse cultures.
Summary in Hindi
लेखक कर्नाटक राज्य में पश्चिमी घाट में स्थित कूर्ग के हिल स्टेशन का वर्णन करता है। यह बैंगलोर और मैंगलोर के बीच में स्थित है। कूर्स घूमने का उपयुक्त समय सितंबर से मार्च तक है। यह स्थान कॉफी के बागानों और मसालों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। प्रचुर मात्रा में वर्षावन हैं जो 30 प्रतिशत क्षेत्र को कवर करते हैं। कॉर्गी पुरुष बहादुर योद्धा होते हैं जिन्हें उनकी विश्वसनीयता के कारण बिना लाइसेंस के आग्नेयास्त्र रखने की अनुमति होती है। कुर्ग की महिलाएं बहुत खूबसूरत होती हैं। कुर्ग को कोडावु और कोडावु के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, हालांकि धर्म से हिंदू हैं लेकिन उनके रीति-रिवाज मुख्यधारा के हिंदुओं से अलग हैं। वे अपने समुदाय के भीतर शादी करते हैं। कोडावस को ग्रीक या अरबी मूल का कहा जाता है। सिकंदर की सेना के कुछ सैनिक वहीं बस गए। इसके अलावा, कोडावस की जातीय पोशाक के रूप में, कुप्पिया अरब परिधान कुफिया के समान है, ऐसा कहा जाता है कि शायद उनके पूर्वज अरब या कुर्द थे। कावेरी नदी कुर्ग से निकलती है। महासीर नाम की मछली नदी में पाई जाती है। किंगफिशर, लंगूर, गिलहरी और हाथी जैसे कई जानवरों और पक्षियों को नदी के किनारे देखा जा सकता है। पर्यटक शांत वातावरण में आराम करते हैं और रिवर राफ्टिंग, कैनोइंग, रैपलिंग, माउंटेन बाइकिंग, रॉक क्लाइम्बिंग और ट्रेकिंग जैसे साहसिक खेलों का भी आनंद लेते हैं। प्रकृति की पगडंडियों पर ट्रेकिंग करते समय, मकाक, मालाबार गिलहरी, लंगूर और पतली लोरिस जैसे जानवरों को पेड़ों पर देखा जा सकता है। प्रमुख पर्यटक आकर्षण ब्रह्मगिरी पहाड़ियाँ, निसर्गधाम द्वीप और बाइलाकुप्पे तिब्बती बस्तियाँ हैं। कूर्ग आगंतुकों को भारत की विविध संस्कृतियों का अनुभव कराता है।
Coorg Class 10 English Important Questions
Extract Based Questions (Solved)
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Midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore sits 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 rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
Question & Answer
Question. Which kind of animals are we likely to see at Coorg?
Ans. We are likely to see wild animals in Coorg.
Question. What is Coorg known for?
Ans. Coorg is known for its evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
Question. Which word in the extract means the same as ‘having to do with war’?
Ans. ‘Martial’ from the extract means ‘having to do with war’.
Question. Where is Coorg situated?
Ans. Coorg is situated between the midway of Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.
Extract Based Questions (Solved)
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The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As one story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here 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 the Hindu mainstream.
Question & Answer
Question. Which descent do the people of coorg belong to?
Ans. The people of Coorg belong to Greek or Arabic descent.
Question. Where can we find the culture of Coorg most apparently?
Ans. The Coorg people’s culture is most apparent in their martial traditions, religious rites and marriages.
Question. Which word in the extract means ‘an act that is part of a religious ceremony’?
Ans. ‘Rites’ from the extract means ‘an act that is part of a religious ceremony’.
Question. Which story is famous about the people of Coorg?
Ans. It is said that the people of coorg were the descendants of Alexander’s army who settled here when return became impractical.
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Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality, and they are more than willing to recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. 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 license.
Question & Answer
Question. What kind of stories are the Coorg people always ready to tell?
Ans. The Coorg people are always ready to tell the tales of valour related to their sons and fathers.
Question. What is the special favour granted only to them even now?
Ans. Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license.
Question. Find a word in the extract which means the same as ‘courage and bravery, usually in war.
Ans. ‘Valour’ from the extract means ‘courage and bravery, usually in war.
Question. Who is free to have a firearm without a license in India?
Ans. Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license.
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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 & Answer
Question. Which river flows from the hills of Coorg?
Ans. The river Kaveri flows from the hills of Coorg.
Question. Why do the squirrels drop partially eaten fruit in the river?
Ans. 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 the word in the extract which means same as ‘wave’.
Ans. ‘Ripple’ from the extract means ‘wave’.
Question. What do elephants enjoy by their mahouts?
Ans. Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed by their mahouts.
Short Answer Questions
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. How has the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India?
Ans: 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. 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 any two tourist places of Coorg.
Ans: 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 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.
Long Answer Questions
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. 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
