PUSHPALATA VIDYA MANDIR
CLASS X – ENGLISH - FIRST FLIGHT 7. GLIMPSES OF INDIA - NOTES
2. COORG
Answer the following questions in 30-40 words:
1. Coorgis are hospitable by nature. Explain.
Coorgis are a proud race of martial men and beautiful women. They are very hospitable and entertain their
guests by relating stories of bravery of their sons and fathers.
2. Why are the people of Coorg known as descendants of the Arabs?
The theory of the people of Coorg as descendants of the Arabs draws support from the long, black coat
with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the
Arabs and the Kurds.
3. Describe the natural beauty of Coorg.
Coorg is situated midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore in Karnataka state. It is a
beautiful region of ‘rolling hills and lush green rainforests. It is famous for coffee, spices and wildlife.
4. Describe the wildlife of Coorg.
A large freshwater fish abounds in these waters. Kingfishers dive for their catch. Squirrels and langurs drop
partially eaten fruit to enjoy the splash and ripple effect. Elephants enjoy bathing in the river.
5. The people of Coorg have a tradition of courage and bravery. How has it been recognised in
modern India?
Coorgis are a proud race of martial men and beautiful women. They are very hospitable and entertain their
guests by relating stories of bravery of their sons and fathers. Coorg soldiers are brave. Coorg regiment is
one of the most decorated ones in the Indian army. Coorgis are the only people who are permitted to carry
firearms without a license.
6. What do you know about ‘Bylakuppe’ as mentioned in the lesson, ‘Coorg’?
‘Bylakuppe’ in Coorg has India’s largest Tibetan settlement.
7. Coorg is a tourist’s paradise. Discuss with reference to the extract from ‘Glimpses of India’.
Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka, situated midway between Mysore and the coastal town of
Mangalore. It is a beautiful region of ‘rolling hills’ and lush green rainforests. It is famous for coffee, spices,
and rainforests. It is also famous for hospitality, valour, wildlife and adventure sports.
8. What does the writer say about Coorg?
The writer says that Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is known as Kodagu also. Coorg lies
between the coastal town of Mangalore and Mysore. It is a very beautiful place. The writer says that it must
have come from the kingdom of God.
9. What is Coorg famous for? What is the best season to visit Coorg?
Coorg is famous for its coffee plantations, evergreen rainforests and spices. Thirty percent of its area is
covered with the evergreen rainforests. The best season to visit this place is from September to March.
The air is full of coffee flavour.
10. What does the writer say about the people of Coorg?
The writer says that the people of Coorg are independent and brave. They are of Greek or Arabic descent.
According to a story, a part of Alexander’s army did not return and was settled there. They married
amongst the locals. This culture can be seen in the martial traditions, marriage and religious customs.
11. What does the writer say about the bravery of the Coorgi people?
The writer says that the Coorgi people are brave people. Their tales of bravery are famous. 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 today, the Kodavus are the only people in India who are allowed to carry
firearms without a license.
Answer in detail:
1. Where is Coorg situated? What is it famous for?
Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is known as Kodagu also. Coorg lies between the coastal
town of Mangalore and Mysore. It is a very beautiful place. The writer says that it must have come from the
kingdom of God. Coorg is famous for its coffee plantations, evergreen rainforests and spices. Thirty
percent of its area is covered with the evergreen rainforests. The best season to visit this place is from
September to March. The air is full of coffee flavour.
2. What does the author say about the people of Coorg?
The writer says that the people of Coorg are independent and brave. They are of Greek or Arabic descent.
According to a story, a part of Alexander’s army did not return and was settled there. They married among
the locals. This culture can be seen in the martial traditions, marriage and religious customs. According to
another theory Coorg people originated from the Arabs. It is evident from the long, black coat worn by the
people. It is like the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds. Coorgi homes have tradition of hospitality.
They are brave people. Their tales of bravery are famous. 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
today, the Kodavus are the only people in India who are allowed to carry firearms without a license.
3. What does the writer say about the natural beauty of Coorg?
Coorg is situated in Karnataka midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. It looks like a
piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This is a land of rolling hills. It is a home
of evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen forests cover thirty percent of the Coorg
district. The river Kaveri flows through Coorg. Big elephants are also found here. Birds, bees and butterflies
are there to give the visitors company. The climb to the Brahmagiri hills brings (the visitors) into a
panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. It is said that the people searching for the heart
and soul of India visit Coorg.
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MS. BLISS BERNARD
