Here we discuss the questions and answers to the Class 10 English lesson “Coorg.” English questions and answers for SEBA Class 10 are available here. This HSLC English question and answer set from the previous year will give students a clear insight into the exam paper pattern and allow them to focus only on important questions.
Coorg Class 10 SEBA Question Answer
1. Where is Coorg? H.S.L.C.-15
Ans. Coorg is situated in the midway between Mysore and Mangalore.
Q. What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent?
Or
Mention the story that supports that the people of Coorg are of Greek origin. (H.S.L.C.-15/18)
Ans. The people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arab desent. There are some stories about the Kudavu people’s descent. One of the stories tells us that the people of Coorg are of Greek origin. The people of Kudarvu came there with Alexander as soldiers. A part of the army moved South along the coast. Those people settled there when it became impracticable to return. They engaged in marital relationship with the local people.
Q. What are some of the things you know about:
(i) the people of Coorg ?
(ii) the main crop of Coorg?
(iii) The sports it offers to tourist? H.S.L.C.-16
(iv) Its distance from Bangalore, and how to get there?
Ans. (i) The people of Coorg are very hospitable and friendly in nature. The peoples are very proud of the valour and bravery of their fathers and sons. The Coorgis are the only people in India who are permitted to carry firearms without licence.
(ii) The main corps of Coorg are- coffee and spices
(iii) Coorg is a place of tourist interest. The place offers ample opportunity for sports like rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing etc. Numerous walking trails in this region are a favourite with trekkers.
(iv) The distance from Bangalore to Coorg is around 250-260 km. The route via Mysore is used most frequently. Another route is via Neelamangal and Kunigal.
Q. By whom Coorg is inhabited?
Ans. Coorg is inhabited by a race of Greek origin of martial men, beautiful women and wild animals.
Q. What weapon do the Kodavu/Coorg carry with themselves without a licence?
Ans. Firearms can be carried by Kodarvus without a licence in India.
Q. Who was the chief of the Indian army? (H.S.L.C.-16)
Ans. General Carriappa was the chief of the Indian army. He was a Coorgi.
Q. Where does the theory of Arab origin draw support from? (H.S.L.C.-15)
Ans. The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Coorgs.
Q. What is Kuppia and Kuffia?
Ans. The long black coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kudarvas is known as Kuppia. The traditional dress worn by the Arabs and Kurds is known as Kuffia.
Q. What are the animals that a visitor is likely to see in Coorg?
Ans. The animals that a visitor is likely to see in Coorg are macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs, slender loris and wild elephants.
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Coorg Class 10 SEBA Question Answer
Coorg Class 10 SEBA Question Answer
Q: How is the culture of the people of Croog ?
Ans. The culture of the people of Croog is distinct from the Hindu mainstream. Their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites.
Q: Mention the story that supports that the people of Coorg are of Greek descent.
Ans: The people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. The story about their Greek descent is that a part of Alexander’s army moved South along the coast and settled there when return became impractical. They married amongst the locals and settled there permanently.
Q: What is the other name of Coorg? (H.S.L.C.-18)
Ans:- The other name of Coorg is Kodagu.
Q: How is the water of the Kaveri river? Where does the river obtain its water form? (H.S.L.C.-18)
Ans. The water of the Kaveri river is fresh and clean. The river obtains water from the hills and forests of Coorg.
Q: How does the theory of Arab origin of the people of Coorg draw support? (H.S.L.C.-18)
Ans:- The decent of the people of Coorg is of Greek or Arab origin. The theory of Arab origin draws support from long. The Coorgi people wore black coat called Kuppia which is similar to Kuffia worn by Arabs and Curds.
Q:What is the story about the Greek origin of the people of Coorg? (H.S.L.C.-18)
Or
What is the story about Kodava people’s descent?
Ans:- The story about the Kodavu people’s descent says that a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast. Their return became impracticable. They married the locals and settled there permanently.
Coorg Class 10 SEBA Question Answer
Q. Choose the correct answer from among the alternatives given below and complete the sentence:
1. Even now, Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to- (H.S.L.C.F-17)
(i) carry gold without a licence.
(ii) carry swords without a licence.
(iii) carry firearms without a licence.
Ans: (iii) Carry firearms without a licence.
2. Coorge or Kodagu, the smallest district of Karnataka, is home to…….. (H.S.L.C.-16)
(i) Thick grass land, camel and indigo plantations, spices and coffee plantations.
(ii) Evergreen forests, spices and coffee plantations.
(iii) Dark clouds, thick fog and tea plantations.
Ans. Evergreen forests, spices and coffee plantations.
3. …… a proud race of martial men…… (lovely having to do with war/relation to marriage)
Ans. Having to do with war.
4. The most laid back individuals…..(relaxed/ idle/busy)
Ans. Relaxed
5. The people of Coorg look… (tall/strong/independent)
Ans. Independent.
Coorg Class 10 SEBA Question Answer
6. State whether the following statements are True or False in the context of the text, “Tea from Assam”: (H.S.L.C.-18)
(i) Tea came to Europe only in the sixteenth century and was drunk more as medicine than as beverage.
(ii) Tea came to Europe only in the eighteenth century and was drunk more as beverage than as medicine.
Ans: (i) True (ii) False.
7. Choose the correct answer from among the alternatives given and complete the sentence: (H.S.L.C.-18)
No one really knows who discovered tea but ___
(i) There are two legends
(ii) There is one legend
(iii) There are many legends
Ans: (iii) There are many legends.