NCERT Solution for Class 10 English First Flight Coorg Question Answer .
Coorg
Thinking about the Text
1.
Where is Coorg ?
Ans:-
Coorg is Situated in the midway between Mysore and the coastal town of
Mangalore .
2.
What is the story about the kodavu people’s
descent ?
Ans:- There
are many stories about the kodavu people’s descent . One of the story tells
that a part of Alexander’s army while moving south along the coast could not
return. These people sttled there and did martial relations with the local
people . Their Customs, tradition and religious rites were differ from other Hindus .
Again the
theory of Arab origin supports that the Kodavus wear long black coat with an
embroidered waist belt, known as Kuppia, Which resembles the Kuffia worn by the
Arabs and the Kurds .
3.
What are some of
the things you now know about
(i) The people of
Coorg ?
(ii) The main Crop of
Coorg ?
(iii) The sports it
offers to tourists ?
(iv) The animals you
are likely to see in Coorg ?
(v) Its distance from
Bangalore, and how to get there ?
Ans:-
(i) The people of Coorg are hospitable
and friendly . They will tell the of bravery of their sons are fathers .
(ii) The main Crop of Coorg is coffee
plantation .
(iii) The sports it offers to tourists are
river – rafting canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking and the
walking trails .
(iv) The animals are elephant, langurs,
Macaques, squirrels etc .
(v) From Bangalore, there are two roads
to Coorg and it is around 250 to 260 km . The route via Neelamangal, Kunigal,
Chanrayanapatna.
Addition Question Answers
1.
What is Coorg ?
Ans :-
Coorg is the name of a small district of Karnataka .
2.
Which is one of the most decorated Regiments
in the Indian army ?
Ans:-
The Coorg Regiments is one of the most
decorated Regiments in the Indian army .
3.
What is Kuffia ?
Who wears it ? [ HSLC – 2020 ]
Ans:-
Kuffia is a traditional Coorgi dress .
The Arabs and Kurds wear it .
4.
What are the main
crops of Coorg ?
Ans:-
Spices and coffe are the main crops of Coorg .
5.
What are the
animals that a visitor is likely to see in
Coorg ? [ HSLC-2017 ]
Ans:-
In Coorg the animals like Macaques,
Malabar squirrels, slender loris, langures are generally seen. In addition,
there are wild elephant also.
6.
Name the only people in India permitted to
carry firearms without a license
.
Ans:-
Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a
license .
7.
What is the season
of joy commence in Coorg ?
Ans:-
The season of joy in Coorg commences from September to March every year.
8.
What does the writer say about the Coorg Regiment ?
Ans:-
According to the writer, the Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the
Indian army. The first chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was corgi.
Even now , Coorgi people were the only Indians allowed to carry fire arms
without a license .
9.
What are the two
roads to Coorg from Bangalore ?
Ans:-
There are two roads to Coorg from
Bangalore . One road goes via Mysore and
another goes via Neelamamgal Kurigal .
10. How did the squirrels and langurs enjoy the river water in coorg ?
Ans:-
The river kaveri obtains its water from the hills of coorg . The squirrels and
langurs drop partially eaten fruit for the mischief of enjoying the splash and
the ripple effect the water .
11. Of which descent are the people of coorg ?
Ans:-
The people of Coorg are possibly of Greek
or Arabic descent .
12. What is the story about the Greek origin
of the people of coorg ?
Ans:-
There is a story about the Greek origin
of the people of coorg . According to that story, a part of Alexander’s army
moved south along the coast and settled there when return became impractical . These
people married amongst the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites,
which are distinct from Hindu mainstream .
13. What is the theory in support of the Arab origin of the Coorgi people ?
Ans:-
The theory of the Arab origin of the
Coorgi people draws support from the long, black coat with embroidered waist – belt
worm by them which is known as kuppia . It resembles the Kuffia worn by the
Arabs and Kurds .
14. How are the Coorgi people men of valour ?
Ans:-
Coorgi people have several tales of
valour . These tales are related to
their sons and fathers . The coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments
in Indian army . General Caariappa, the first chief of the Indian army was a
Coorgi . Kodavus are the only people in India who can carry firearms without
any license .
15. What is the other name of ‘Coorg’ ? [ HSLC 2018 ]
Ans:- The other name of ‘Coorg’ is ‘kodagi’ .
16. How is the water of the kaveri river ? Where does the river obtain its water
from ? [ HSLC 2018 ]
Ans:-
The water of the kaveri river is fresh and clear .
The river obtains its
water from the hills and forests of coorg .
17. When does the season of joy commence in coorg ? Till What time
does it continue ?
Ans:-
The season of joy commence in coorg from
September .
It continue till March .
Written By Lokesh Das
Class 10 English First Flight questions Answer.
