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Question. What is the Indian legend about the discovery of tea?
Ans. There was a Buddhist ascetic named Bodhidharma. He often fell asleep during meditation. To stop this, he cut off his eyelids. It is said that ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of this plant were put in hot water and drunk to banish sleep.

Question. How did the baker make his presence known in the morning?
Ans. The baker came in the morning with the ‘jhang jhang’ sound of his bamboo staff. He carried his basket on his head supported with one hand and in the other hand he had the bamboo staff which was banged on the ground. This sound marked his presence in the mornings.

Question. What excited Rajvir? Why did Pranjol not share his excitement?
Ans. The beautiful scenery and wide range of green tea gardens excited Rajvir. Pranjol did not share his excitement since he was born and brought up in Assam, a place familiar to him.

Question. What do the elders in Goa still love to remember?
Ans. The elders in Goa still love to remember the good old Portuguese days. They remember the loaves of bread as well as the makers of bread; the people who mixed the flour to make bread, the molders who molded the flour. They still remember the furnaces and the sounds of the baker’s bamboo.

Question. What legends are associated with the origin of tea?
Ans. There are a few legends associated with tea. The Chinese legend describes how a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot, fell into the boiling water and lend it some flavour. While the Indian legend describes how Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids during meditation because he felt sleepy. He threw these eyelids on the earth. Out of those eyelids grew ten tea plants, which when boiled with water and drunk, banished sleep.

Question. 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 licence.
(a) What are the theories of the descent of the Coorgis?
(b) How has their ancestry affected their lifestyle?
Ans. (a) The theory of the descent of the Coorgis mentions Greek and Arabic heritage. It is believed that Alexander armies may have settled in Coorg and married the local women. Another theory speaks of Coorgis being of Arabic descent.
(b) The ancestry of the Coorgis is reflected in their religious rites and marriage rituals which are distinct from the Hindu traditions.

Question. ‘This is a tea country now’. Explain this with reference to Assam. 
Ans. Assam is known as ‘tea country’. It has the world’s largest concentration of tea plantations in the world. A large number of tea gardens can be found there. Everywhere in Assam, a sea of tea bushes can be seen as far as the eye could see. Most of the tea grown in Assam is supplied all over the world.

Question. What did Rajvir see while looking outside from the train?
Ans. While looking outside from the window of the train, Rajvir saw greenary all around. First he saw the green paddy (rice) fields which gave way to the tea bushes. Against the backdrop of densely wooded hills, he saw a sea of tea gardens that were pruned to the same height. The beautiful view amazed and fascinated him.

Question. Why is Coorg called the land of rolling hills?
Ans. Coorg is called the land of rolling hills because it is situated on the gentle sloping hills that are covered with lush green rainforests. The hills on which it is located seem to be rolling down to a beautiful panoramic view which make it look like a piece of heaven on Earth.

Question. Why did Pranjol not share Rajvir’s excitement on seeing the tree plantation? 
Ans. Pranjol did not share Rajvir’s excitement on seeing the tree plantation because Pranjol had been born and brought up on a tea plantation. He was familiar with the tea gardens. On the other hand, Rajvir had never visited any tea plantation ever before. So, the vast expanse of green tea bushes fascinated him.
The magnificent view, orderly rows of tea bushes amazed Rajvir while Pranjol was used to such sights.

Question. Why did Pranjol’s father say that Rajvir had done his homework before visiting Assam?
Ans. Pranjol’s father said the Rajvir had done his homework before visiting Assam because he told Pranjol’s father many facts about the growing of tea and its popularity.

Question. Rajvir was very fond of reading detetive stories. Why did he not like read then during his journey?
Ans. Rajvir did not like to read detective stories during his journey because at that moments he was keep on looking at the beautiful scenery. It was green everywhere-soft paddy fields and then come tea bushes. It was a magnificent view for Rajvir to see greenery as far as his eyes could see.

Question. Coorgis belong to a valorous and hospitable race. Comment on this statement with reference to the text. 
Ans. Coorgis are said to belong to a valorous and hospitable race as their homes have tradition of hospitality. There are innumerable tales of courage related to the people belonging to Coorg. In fact, 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 licence.

Question. Where were Rajvir and Pranjol going and why?
Ans. Rajvir and Pranjol were going to Assam. Pranjol had invited Rajvir to spend the summer vacation there. Pranjol’s father
was the manager of a tea garden in Assam. So, he wanted Rajvir to visit the tea gardens and know about how tea is grown.

Question. How is the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India? 
Ans. The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognised in India by awarding the Coorg Regiment with the most number of gallantry awards.
Besides, the Coorgis are the only Indians allowed to carry guns without a licence. The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was also a Coorgi.

Question. In what ways is China related to tea?
Ans. China is related to tea in many ways. According to a legend, tea was first discovered in China by a Chinese Emperor who always boiled water before drinking .
One day, a few leaves of the tea twigs fell into the water and gave it a delicious flavour. It is believed that they were tea leaves. Further, the words ‘tea’, ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ are from China.

Question. Pranjol buried his head in his detective book while Rajvir was eager to look at the beautiful scenery during the train journey. Why was there a difference in their attitude?
Ans. Pranjol buried his head in his detective book because he belonged to Assam and had travelled on the route and seen the green tea plantations many times. So he was not eager to see the scene outside. Whereas Rajvir was travelling to Assam for the first time. So, rather than reading a book, he was interested in looking at the beautiful scenery during the train journey.

Question. Do adventure sports like river rafting and rock climbing require a person to possess just physical strength? Why/Why not?
Ans. No, adventure sports like river rafting and rock climbing does not require a person to possess just physical strength. It also requires alertness and mental toughness. As these sports are done in natural surroundings, one must be alert and cautious while performing them. A person needs to have excellent judgement and should have a quick response system to perform them effectively and safely.

Question. Rajvir did his study before his visit to the tea plantation. Is it good to do one’s research before the start of a new venture or does it take away from the thrill of discovery? Elucidate your stance. 
Ans. The fact that Rajvir did his study before his visit to the tea plantation and his knowledge about the land he was visiting shows that it is good to do research before starting a new venture.
By doing so, not only does one gets an idea about the destination but one can also plan the journey accordingly. One can also identify places or activities of ones interest. It does not take one away from the thrill of discovery, instead it helps in planning a better holiday.

Question. Describe Coorg’s weather. When is it most pleasant for the tourists to visit Coorg? 
Ans. Coorg receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon which we can say extends from April and ends in August. The weather of Coorg is pleasant for the tourists during the months from September to March. At this time, the smell of coffee is spread all around.

Question. Why does the author in ‘Coorg’ say that the visitors’ search for the heart and soul of India would be found in Coorg?
Ans. The author in ‘Coorg’ says that the visitors’ searching for the heart and soul of India would find it in Coorg because of its natural grandeur and different appearance of nature. Not only is the land of Coorg full of different species of flora and fauna but it also is a home to martial men and attractive women.

Question. Baking was considered essential in a traditional Goan village. What reasons does the writer give to support his point?
Ans. Baking was considered important and essential in a Goan village, since the time of the Portuguese. Bread is an essential item for everyday and for every occasion. Marriage gifts were considered meaningless without sweet bread and festivals and celebrations were incomplete without cakes.

Question. What is the Arab theory about the descent of the Kodavu people?
Ans. The Coorgis wear a coat called kuppia. It has an embroidered belt. This kuppia resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs. Thus, it is believed that the Kodavu people are descendants of the Arabs.

Question. What is the Chinese legend regarding tea ? 
Ans. The Chinese legend about tea is that there was a Chinese emperor who had the habit of boiling water before drinking it. Once, a few twigs of the leaves burning under the pot fell into the water and gave it a delicious flavour.Those leaves were tea leaves.

Question. What information was given by Pranjol’s father to Rajvir about Assam Tea Estate ?
Ans. Pranjol’s father agreed to Rajvir’s information about it being the second-flush or sprouting period and it lasted from May to July and yields the best tea.

Question. Describe the magnificent views of tea estate with reference to the lesson ‘‘Tea from Assam’’.
Ans. The view around the tree estate was magnificent. There was greenery all round. Against the backdrop of densely wooded hills, a sea of tea bushes stretched as far as the eye could see. Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees and amidst the orderly rows of bushes busily moved doll-like figures of tea-pluckers.

Question. What legends are associated with the origin of tea ?
Ans. According to Chinese legend, once a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water and gave a delicious flavour : According to the Indian legend, Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditation and threw them on the earth. Ten tea plants grew out of those eyelids. When he boiled them in water and drunk that water, it banished his sleep.

Question. What is the Indian legend about the discovery of tea?
Ans. There was a Buddhist ascetic named Bodhidharma. He often fell asleep during meditation. To stop this, he cut off his eyelids. It is said that ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of this plant were put in hot water and drunk to banish sleep.

Question. How are the tea pluckers different from the other farm labourers?
Ans. Tea pluckers are mostly women and hired labourers, while farm labourers are mostly males and they can be hired or can be the farm owners themselves. Tea pluckers mainly pluck the tea leaves whereas farm labourers go through the entire process of farming, right from ploughing to sowing and then to reaping.

Question. What is the Arab theory about the descent of the Kodavu people?
Ans. The Coorgis wear a coat called kuppia. It has an embroidered belt. This kuppia resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs. Thus, it is believed that the Kodavu people are descendants of the Arabs.

Question. How did the baker make his musical entry?
Ans. The baker made his musical entry with the ‘jhang, jhang’ sound. It was made by a bamboo staff. One hand supported the basket on his head. The other banged the bamboo on the ground. He would greet the lady of the house and would place his basket on the vertical bamboo, to sell the bread.

Question. What do we learn about the financial condition of the bakers of Goa?
Ans. The bakers of Goa led a prosperous life. As bakers never starved, baking was a profitable profession in the old days. The families and servants of these bakers always looked happy and prosperous. Their plum physique is an open testimony to their prosperity.

Question. How did the baker make his presence known in the morning?
Ans. The baker came in the morning with the ‘jhang jhang’ sound of his bamboo staff. He carried his basket on his head supported with one hand and in the other hand he had the bamboo staff which was banged on the ground. This sound marked his presence in the mornings.

Question. When did the baker come everyday? Why did the children run to meet him?
Ans. The baker used to come twice a day, the sound of bamboo starwood attract and weight the kids up the kids would then run to him for bread bangles. The kids used to be very excited on his arrival.

Question. What is bol? What different things were made by the ladies of the house for different occasions?
Ans. Bol is the sweet bread. It is a marriage gift and an integral part of a party. Any party loses its charm without it. The lady of the house must prepare sandwiches for the daughter’s engagement. Cakes and Bol in has are a must for Christmas and other festivals. These are traditional dishes.

Question. Baking was considered essential in a traditional Goan village. What reasons does the writer give to support his point?
Ans. Baking was considered important and essential in a Goan village, since the time of the Portuguese. Bread is an essential item for everyday and for every
occasion. Marriage gifts were considered meaningless without sweet bread and festivals and celebrations were incomplete without cakes.

Question. What do the elders in Goa still love to remember?
Ans. The elders in Goa still love to remember the good old Portuguese days. They remember the loaves of bread as well as the makers of bread; the people who mixed the flour to make bread, the molders who molded the flour. They still remember the furnaces and the sounds of the baker’s bamboo.

Question. What legends are associated with the origin of tea?
Ans. There are a few legends associated with tea. The Chinese legend describes how a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot, fell into the boiling water and lend it some flavour. While the Indian legend describes how Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids during meditation because he felt sleepy. He threw these eyelids on the earth. Out of those eyelids grew ten tea plants, which when boiled with water and drunk, banished sleep.

Question. What ‘magnificent view’ did Rajvir see outside while going in the train?
Ans. There were tea bushes here and there. Against the densely wooded hills, a sea of tea bushes spread over a vast area. Over the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees. There were orderly tea bushes. In the distance was an ugly building. It looked odd among the tea bushes. Smoke was coming out of tall chimneys.

Question. How can a baker be recognised?
Ans. The baker of the bread seller of those days had a peculiar dress known as the Kabai. It was a single long piece frock dress which reached down to his knees. His plump physique and his peculiar dress made him easily recognisable.

Question. What did Mr. Barua, Pranjol’s father, tell about tea bushes?
Ans. Mr. Barua received both Rajvir and Pranjol at the cottage. He told Rajvir and Pranjol that it was the second-flush or sprouting period. It lasted from May to July. It gave out the best tea, said Rajvir, He told that he had done his homework before coming. He had a good knowledge about tea.

Question. What are the elders reminiscing about the good old Portuguese days? What still exists of those times?
Ans. The elders are reminiscing about good old Portuguese days. They are also recollecting about the famous loaves of bread. But in the present times, the eaters of loaves have vanished. But the makers are still there in one form or the other. The furnaces still exist. The traditional bakers still come with the thud and jingle of their bamboo.

Question. Describe Coorg or Kodagu geographically.
Ans. Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of Karnataka. It has evergreen rain forests. These are very suitable for growing spices and coffee plantations. There is coffee flavour in its air. A lot of coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand here. They are tucked under tree canopies in main corners.

Question. What is the story regarding the Greek origin of the people of Coorg?
Ans. According to one story, 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 expanded their family. Hence, it is believed that the people of Coorg are possibly of Greek descent.

Question. Describe the animals that can be seen here in Coorg.
Ans. The place is just ideal for different kinds of animals. They reside in these forests. Birds, bees and butterflies. Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris can be seen any time. They keep a watchful eye over every person from the tree canopy. In addition, there are wild elephants also.

Question. What is the Indian legend about the discovery of tea?
Ans. According to the Indian legend, Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt very sleepy during meditation. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants when put into hot water and drunk banished sleep.

Question. What excited Rajvir? Why did Pranjol not share his excitement?
Ans. The beautiful scenery and wide range of green tea gardens excited Rajvir. Pranjol did not share his excitement since he was born and brought up in Assam, a place familiar to him.

Question. What is the origin of the people of Coorg?
Ans. According to one story, the people of Coorg are the descent of Greek. The army of Alexander settled here and expanded their families by marrying the locals. According to other belief, the people of Coorg are the descent of the Arabs as their dress resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs.

Question. Why was Pranjol not excited on seeing the tea garden?
Ans. Pranjol was born and brought up in Assam. He had been watching the tea gardens since his childhood. There was nothing new for him. So he was not excited on seeing the tea gardens.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question. One is known by one’s roots. The people of Coorg are also recognised for their values and traits in spite of being thousands of miles away from their places of origin i.e., Greece and Arabia. Describe their values and traits. 2017 
Ans. Coorgis are well known for the courage bravery and hospitality. They are very warm people who entertain and look after the guests like their own family member. They’re always willing to account numerous interesting indigenous tales of valour in the company of the guests to make them feel like home. Even if they are thousands of miles away from their places of origin, they are recognised for the values. Coorgi people have a tradition of hospitality.

Question. “Tea was first drunk in China,” Rajvir added, “as far back as 2700 B.C.! In fact, words such as tea, ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ are from Chinese. Tea came to Europe only in the sixteenth century and was drunk more as medicine than as a beverage.”
(a) Which two people are talking in the passage? Where are they right now?
(b) What is the Indian legend about “tea” that these people are talking about?
Ans. (a) Pranjol and Rajvir are talking about tea. These two friends are on a train which is going to Assam, where they will stay at Pranjol’s father’s tea estate.
(b) The Indian legend is of a Buddist monk, Bodhidharma, who cut off his eyelids to be able to meditate longer and not fall asleep. Legend has it that 10 tea plants grew from his eyelids. If one brews the leaves of this plant, they would not banish sleep for a long time.

Question. What details do you gather about tea from the lesson, ‘Tea from Assam’ ?
Ans. Tea was first drunk in China. It goes back to 2700 BC. There were many legends about it. One Chinese legend says that it was accidentally discovered by a chinese emperor, while boiling water. Tea leaves fell in the teapot and tasted best. Another legend is of Indian Buddhist ascetic, who cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy while meditation. Ten tree plants grew out of eyelids. These leaves banished sleep. In the 16th century tea came to Europe and was drunk as medicine. There are unlimited tea plantations in Assam. Tea is very popular in the entire world, over eighty crore cups of tea are drunk everyday throughout the world. Knowledge about the second-flush or sprouting period, yielding period of tea. Difference between tea pluckers and ordinary farmers etc.

Question. What information did Rajvir share with Pranjol and his father ?
Ans. Rajvir had a lot of information about tea. He told Pranjol that though there are many legends about it, no one actually knows about the origin of it. One Chinese legend says that it was accidentally discovered by a Chinese Emperor. Another legend, which is Indian, says that it was discovered by Bodhidharma. The legend says that he cut off his eyelids as he felt himself sleepy during meditation and tea plants grew out of them to banish sleep when they were drunk. He also knew that tea was first drunk in China in 2700 B.C. and it reached Europe in the sixteenth century as a medicine. He also informed Pranjol that the words ‘tea’, ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ are Chinese. He even had knowledge about the sprouting season on the second-flush which is the best in the world.

Question. Inspired by the diversity in the chapter, ‘Glimpses of India’, you wrote an article for your school magazine on the topic, ‘Diversity-the Uniqueness of India’. Write a paragraph, sharing two key opinions from the article.
Ans. ‘Diversity-the Uniqueness of India’ XYZ India is a land of different cultures and traditions. No doubt, it’s called the land of Unity in Diversity. Each and every culture in this land has its own uniqueness. The geographical and cultural dissimilarities of each region makes every place distinct from the other. While on one hand, we have the beauty and bravery of Coorg which exemplifies martial bravery, beautiful women and magnificent landscapes full of flora and fauna.
On the other, Assam’s geographical features make it appropriate for tea production. In the similar way stands the cultural heritage of Portuguese in Goa. Every region is identified by its own lifestyle which makes its diversity full of unique combinations.

Question. The culture, lifestyle and traditions of a place are influenced by the people who lived or settled there at some point of time. Cultural assimilation adds flavour to the existing structure of a society. Summarise your opinion on the given idea. 
Ans. The culture, lifestyle and traditions of a place are influenced by the people who lived or settled there at some point of time. Cultural assimilation or the amalgamation of another culture adds flavour to the existing structure of a society. This is especially true for the land of India. Starting from Goa to Coorg or Assam, this cultural assimilation is visible everywhere. The Portuguese culture and its Baker has become an essential part of the Goan landscape. The people of Coorg are of Greek or Arabic descent which brings its mark in the martial traditions, clothing, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. Even the Assam Tea landscape derive its bounty due to the development of Tea in China.

Question. The Coorgis are the descendants of the Greeks or the Arabs and are still 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. The reason is that 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. Nobody, would have remembered them today without their culture and traditional practices.
According to the text, their traditions can be seen in the martial forms, religious rites and marriages. The Kodavus even wear the dress which resembles the dress of Arabs. Traditional practices also play a very important role in maintaining values amongst people. They have an impact on shaping the behaviour of people. These practices bind us together in our social life. Just like the Kodavus who are bound to their ancestors even today, we are also bound to our ancestors because of the traditional values we have inherited from them.

Question. According to the text, Assam is said to be ‘tea country’. Do you believe that Assam has some of the best tea plantations in the world that makes it a unique place?
Ans. Yes, I believe that Assam has some of the best tea plantations in the world that makes it a unique place. In India, some crops such as tea and coffee are grown in huge quantities. India is also home to many spices like haldi. While Assam is home to tea, Coorg is home to coffee.
One can see enough tea gardens in Assam. 
Between May and July, it is the best time to yield the best tea. On both sides of the roads of Assam, there are acre of tea-bushes, all neatly trimmed to the same height. These plantations further use the traditional agriculture practices of India. Thus, these plantations make India a unique country which has traditional spices and beverage plants growing within it.

Question. How do Coorg’s location, people and natural features add to the diversity of India? 
Ans. Coorg, the smallest district of Karnataka is among the most beautiful regions of India. It’s location, people and natural features add to the diversity of India. Coorg is called a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. It has beautiful rolling hillsides that is filled with evergreen rainforests, spice and coffee plantations. It also includes a river, Kaveri along with many species of birds, insects, and animals. Nature here exists in its original glory.
Further, Coorg’s culture is distinct from the Hindu traditions. Its martial traditions, rituals and rites show a mixture of Arabic and Greek culture owing to Greek and Arabic descendance. In addition, the land is a home to many courageous men as well as religious Buddhist monks. Also there are many other tourist destinations that add to its glory. All these features of Coorg together add to the diversity of the country.

Question. How did the baker, known as pader, announce his arrival?
Ans. The baker in the author’s childhood days used to come twice a day. In the morning, he came to sell the loaves of bread and in evening, he returned after emptying his huge basket. He would come again with the ‘jhang, jhang’ sound of his special bamboo stick. One hand supported the basket on his head while the other banged the bamboo on the ground. The baker would greet everyone with ‘Good morning.’ He would place the basket on the vertical bamboo. The author and other children would peep into the basket. They loved bread-bangles. Sometimes, it was a sweet bread of special make.

Question. What did Rajvir see outside excitedly when he travelled to Assam in a train with Pranjol?
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Describe the journey of Rajvir and Pranjol to the tea estate in Assam.
Ans. Rajvir and Pranjol were classmates in Delhi. Pranjol was from Assam and Rajvir from Delhi. Pranjol’s father was the manager of a tea-garden in Upper Assam. Pranjol invited Rajvir to visit his home during the summer vacation. They went there by train.
When they reached Assam, they saw greenery everywhere outside. They could see the tiny tea plants as far as their eyes could see. They were dropped at Mariani junction and then were taken to Pranjol’s father’s Dhekiabari Tea Estate. On both the sides of the road were tea-bushes. Women were plucking the newly grown leaves in bamboo baskets.

Question. Write a paragraph on Coorg.
Ans. Coorg is the smallest district in Karnataka, situated about 250 kms near Bangaluru. It is situated between Mysore and Mangalore. There are hills all around the town which appears like a piece of heaven broken down from the Kingdom of God. It is the land of the brave martial clan of the Kodavus. There are coffee plantations in the area. The Coorgis are very hospitable people. They are a brave community with the first Army Chief of our country being a Coorgi. The flora and fauna of the area is unique and one can easily encounter elephants, Malabar squirrels, langurs, loris, etc. The best time to visit Coorg is from September to March when the rains have stopped. Coorg is also a haven for adventure sport enthusiasts.

Question. What does the author say about the people of Coorg called Kodavus?
Ans. The author calls the people of Coorg as martial men and beautiful women. These people are of Greek or Arabic descent. As per a legend, a part of Alexsander’s army moved south. It settled here as return became impossible. These people married amongst the locals. Their culture is seen in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites. These are different from the Hindu mainstream. Secondly, the Kodavus wear a long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt. This is known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds. They are thus, the only poeple in India to do so.

Question. Read the extracts given below and comment on the scenic beauty described in both the extracts. It was a magnificent view. Against the backdrop of densely wooded hills a sea of tea bushes stretched as far as the eyes could see. Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees- (Glimpses of India- Tea from Assam)
Ans. In the second extract, another magnificent view has been described which is about tea bushes situated in the backdrop rich and dense hills. The tiny tea plants were dwarfed by sturdy trees which offered a beautiful view, absolutely priceless and rare. The tea bushes stretched as far as one could see.

Question. One is known by one’s roots. The people of Coorg are also recognised for their values and traits in spite of being thousands of miles away from their places of origin i.e., Greece and Arabia. Describe their values and traits.
Ans. Coorgis are well known for the courage bravery and hospitality. They are very warm people who entertain and look after the guests like their own family member. They’re always willing to account numerous interesting indigenous tales of valour in the company of the guests to make them feel like home. Even if they are thousands of miles away from their places of origin, they are recognised for the values. Coorgi people have a tradition of hospitality.

Extract Based Questions :

Question. Read the extract to attempt the questions that follow.
Pranjol’s father slowed down to allow a tractor, pulling a trailer-load of tea leaves, to pass. This is the second-flush or sprouting period, isn’t it, Mr. Barua? Rajvir asked, “It lasts from May to July and yields the best tea.” “You seem to have done your homework before coming”, Pranjols father said in surprise, “Yes, Mr. Barua”, Rajvir admitted. “But I hope to learn much more while I’m here.”
(i) Why did Mr. Barua feel surprised?
(ii) How did Rajvir want to spend his stay there?
(iii) Which word in the extract means agreed?
(iv) What is the sprouting period of tea?
(v) Who was Mr. Barua?
Ans. (i) Mr. Barua was surprised to know that Rajvir already knew a lot about the tea gardens of Assam. 
(ii) Rajvir wanted to spend his time discovering the beauty of Assam. He wanted to learn more about the tea plantations of Assam.
(iii) ‘Admitted’ from the extract means ‘agreed’. 
(iv) The sprouting period or the second-flush of tea lasts from May to July.
(v) Mr. Barua was Pranjol’s father and the manager of a tea-garden in Uper Assam.

Question. Read the extract to attempt the questions that follow.
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.
(i) Which river flows from the hills of Coorg?
(ii) Why do the squirrels drop partially eaten fruit in the river?
(iii) Find theword in the extractwhichmeans same as ‘wave’.
(iv) What do elephants enjoy by their mathouts?
(v) Which fish is found in abundance in Kaveri waters?
Ans. (i) The river Kaveri flows from the hills of Coorg.
(ii) The squirrels drop partially eaten fruit in the river because they enjoy the splash and ripple effect created by the fruit hitting the water.
(iii) Ripple from the extract means ‘wave’. 
(iv) Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed by their mahouts.
(v) Mahaseer – a large freshwater fish is found in abundance in Kaveri waters.

Question. Read the extract to attempt the questions that follow.
We have an Indian legend too. Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants when put in hot water and drunk banished sleep. “Tea was first drunk in China,” Rajvir added, “as far back as 2700 BC! In fact words such as tea, ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ are from Chinese. Tea came to Europe only in the 16th century and was drunk more as medicine than as beverage.
(i) Why is the story called a legend?
(ii) What does the given lines show is about Rajvir?
(iii) Find the word in the extract which means the‘ get rid of ’.
(iv) When and where was tea first drunk?
(v) Why did Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids?
Ans. (i) The story of discovery of tea by Bodhidharma is called a legend because there is no way through which the authenticity of the story could be proved.
(ii) The given lines show in that Rajvir was deeply interested in tea. He had read a lot about it and wanted to explore more about it.
(iii) ‘Banish’ from the extract means ‘get rid of ’.
(iv) Tea was first drunk in China as far back as 2700 BC.
(v) Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations.

Question. Read the extract 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.
 (i) How does Coorg change the most-laidback individuals?
(ii) Which high-energy adventure sports can be done in Coorg?
(iii) Which animals can be found in Coorg?
(iv) Which word in the extract is opposite to ‘relaxed’?
(v) What are favourites with trekkers?
Ans. (i) The most-laidback individuals get changed into high-energy adventurists when they visit Coorg.
(ii) River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock-climbing and mountain-biking can be done in Coorg.
(iii) Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender laris can be found in Coorg.
(iv) ‘High-energy’ is opposite to ‘relaxed’.
(v) Numerous walking trails in Coorg are a favourite with trekkers.

Glimpses of India Class 10 English Exam Questions