Glimpses of India: Coorg

1. Where is Coorg?

Answer: Coorg is situated in Karnataka. It is midaway from Mysore to Mangalore.

2. What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent?

Answer: It is believed that Kodavu people are of Arabic origin. It is said that some of Alexander’s armymen moved to south and settled there. Their costume, martial practices and marriage rituals also point to the fact that they are from Arabic origin.

3. What are some of the things you now know about

(i) the people of Coorg?

Answer: The people of Coorg are a proud martial race. Their women are beautiful. Martial race means those who have well developed fighting skills. They have a great tradition of hospitality. They would often recount stories of valour of their menfolks.

(ii) the main crop of Coorg?

Answer: The description of abundance of coffee plantations indicate that the coffe is the main crop of Coorg.

(iii) the sports it offers to tourists?

Answer: The sporting activities in Coorg are of high energy variety. They are river rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling and mountain biking.

(iv) the animals you are likely to see in Coorg?

Answer: Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris are widely found in Coorg. Apart from them elephants are also present.

(v) its distance from Bangalore, and how to get there?

Answer: Coorg is 252 kms from Bangalore. From Mysore it is 146 Kms and there is good train connectivity between Mysore and Coorg. From Bnagalore bus services are available. From the rest of India anybody can reach Bangalore airport by flight and proceed towards Coorg. (ref: http://www.karnataka.com/tourism/coorg )

4. Here are six sentences with some words in italics. Find phrases from the ext that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)

(i) During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg. (para 2)

Answer: During the monsoons, it pours enough to keep many visitors away.

(ii) Some people say that Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled there. (para 3)

Answer: As one story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here when return became impractical.

(iii) The Coorg people are always ready to tell stories of their sons’ and fathers’ valour. (para 4)

Answer: 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.

(iv) Even people who normally lead an easy and slow life get smitten by the high-energy adventure sports of Coorg. (para 6)

Answer: The most laidback individuals become converts to the life of high-energy adventure with river rafting.

(v) The theory of the Arab origin is supported by the long coat with embroidered waist-belt they wear. (para 3)

Answer: The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus.

(vi) Macaques, Malabar squirrels observe you carefully from the tree canopy.

Answer: Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris keep a watchful eye from the tree canopy.

Model Questions and Answers on Glimpses of India : COORG

MAY 24, 2015/ SAZZAD SODIAL.

Very Short Type Questions : Mark : 1

Choose the correct alternative:

(a) ______ is a coffee country, famous for its rainforests and spices.

(i) Mysore           (ii) Coorg              (iii) Mangalore

Ans:       (ii) Coorg.

(b) Coorg is said to have evergreen rainforests, spices and

(i) tea plantations            (ii) rubber plantations    (iii) coffee plantation 

Ans:       (iii) coffee plantations

(c) The people of Coorg look

(i) rigid                  (ii) independent                               (iii) very short

Ans:       (ii) independent.

(d) The traditional dress (apparel) of Coorgi people is known as

(i) Kuppia             (ii) Kuffia              (iii) Kullia

Ans:       (i) Kuppia.

(e) The large freshwater fish found in Coorg is

(i) river dolphin       (ii) Mahaseer     (iii) Roh    Ans:       (ii) Mahaseer.

           Say true or false:

                (a) Lokesh Abrol wrote the prose-piece “Coorg”.   Ans:       True.

                (b) Coorg is a home to evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.      Ans:       True.

                (c) Tea and rubber grow in Coorg in plenty.          Ans:       False.

                (d) The people of Coorg are possibly of French descent.     Ans:       False.

                (e) The first chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi.    Ans:    True

                 (f) One can have a man of view area of Coorg from the Brahmagiri hills.   Ans:  True.

1.      Who wrote the prose piece, “Coorg”?

          Ans:  Lokesh Abrol wrote the prose piece, “Coorg”.

2.      Where is Coorg?

Ans:       Coorg is situated midway between Mysore and Mangalore in the state of Karnataka.

3.      What is Coorg home to?

       Ans:       Coorg is home to evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.

4.      What is the other name of Coorg?

       Ans:       The other name of Coorg is Kodagu.

5.      What covers thirty percent of Coorg district?

       Ans:       Evergreen rainforests cover thirty per cent of Coorg district.

6.      Do the visitors have a good time in Coorg during the monsoons?

       Ans:       No, they don’t have.

7.      Which crops grow in Coorg in plenty?

       Ans:       Coffee plants grow in Coorg in plenty?

8.      What can be seen in Coorg most prominently?

Ans:       Coffee estates and colonial bungalows can be seen most prominently in Coorg.

9.       State the Coorgi people’s descent.

      Ans:       The Coorgi people are possibly of Greek or Arab descent.

10. What is Kuppia?

      Ans:       Kuppia is the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus, i.e., the Coorgi people.

11. What is Kuffia?

      Ans:       Kuffia is the traditional attire of the Arabs and the Kurds.

12. What was worn by the Arabs and the Kurds?

      Ans:       Kuffia was worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.

13. What is the place of the Coorg Regiment in the Indian Army?

And:      The Coorg Regiment has a high place in the Indian Army. It is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army. The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi.

14. Name the Coorgi Army General of the Indian Army.

Ans:       General Cariappa.

15. What status do the Kodavus enjoy in India?

Ans:       The Kodavus, i.e., the Coorgi people enjoy the privilege of carrying firearms without a license.

16. Name the river of Coorg.

Ans:       The river of Coorg is Kaveri.

17. Name the large freshwater fish available in the river in Coorg.

Ans:   The large freshwater fish available in the river in Coorg is Mahaseer.

18. Name the birds and animals found in Coorg.

Ans:  The birds and animals found in Coorg are –kingfisher, Malabar squirrel, langur, elephant, macaque and slender loris.

19. What is favourite for the trekkers in Coorg?

Ans:  The favourite adventures for the trekkers in Coorg are – river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking.

20. From where can one have a view of a wide area of Coorg?

Ans:  One can have a view of a wid