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I. Multiple Choice Questions
Question. Which one of the following task is done by bakers?
(a) Bake the loaves
(b) Bake the dough
(c) Bake the mould
(d) None of the Above
Answer : A
Question. Why do the elders think about their past?
(a) They miss the good old days.
(b) They remember their bad days.
(c) They think younger are slow.
(d) None of the Above
Answer : A
Question. The baker was also their _____________ .
(a) friend
(b) companion
(c) guide
(d) all of these
Answer : D
Question. How many times did the baker come everyday?
(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) Thrice
(d) varies daily
Answer : B
Question. What is ‘bol’?
(a) Sweet
(b) Snacks
(c) Sweet bread
(d) Salty cake
Answer : C
Short Answer Type Questions-I
Question. How did the baker make his musical entry on the scene in the morning?
Answer : The baker made his musical entry in the morning. The jingling thud of his bamboo woke up the people in the morning. He used to come at least twice a day. The children ran to meet and greet him. For children, it was not just for the love of the loaf but for the love of the jingling music.
Question. What was the attitude of the baker towards
(a) the lady of the house
(b) the children
(c) the maid servant?
Answer : (a) First of all, the baker would greet the lady of the house with “Good morning’’ and then place his basket on the vertical bamboo before her.
(b) He would push aside the children with a mild rebuke.
(c) The loaves were delivered to the maid-servant.
Question. How did bakers become synonymous with celebrations and occasions In Goa?
Answer : The bakers become synonymous with celebrations and occasions in Goa as no important occasion or festival was accomplished without the bakery items. The Bread had been an essential part of every occasion in Goa.
Question. What do the elders in Goa still lave to remember?
Answer : The elders in Gao still love to remember the good old Portuguese days. They remember the loaves of bread as '.veil os the makers of bread; the people who mixed the flour to make bread, the moulders who moulded the flour and the furnaces and the sounds of the baker's bamboo.
Question. Pranjol buried his head in his detective book while Rajvir was eager to Look at the beautiful scenery during the train journey. Why do you think there was a difference in their excitement levels?
Answer : Rajvir was so amazed to see the lush greenery of the tea gardens and the beautiful scenery during the train journey as he was visiting Assam for the first time but Pranjol had been bom and brought up in those surroundings, so it wasn't anything new for him. Hence, he wasn't as excited a Rajvir.
Question. When would the baker come every day? Why did the children run to meet him?
Answer : During the narrator's childhood, the baker would come every day to sell his breads The children ran to meet him to look into his basket for the bread bangles
Question. "This is a tea country now? Explain this with reference to Assam.
Answer : Assam is known as a tea country because it has the world's Largest concentration of tea plantations. Several tea estates can be found everywhere in Assam.
Question. How would you prove that baking was a profitable profession in the old days in Goa?
Answer : Baking was quite a profitable profession in Goa in the old days. The baker and his family never starved. Even his servants could meet both the ends easily. He and his family always looked happy and prosperous. Their plump physique was an open testimony of their happiness and prosperity.
Short Answer Type Questions-II
Question. What do the elders reminisce about and why?
Answer : The elders reminisce nostalgically about the good old Portuguese days and the Portuguese loaves of bread. The loaves of bread were an integral part of Goan’s life. Marriages were meaningless without sweet breads. The lady of the house must prepare sandwiches on her daughter’s engagement.
Christmas and others festivals must have cakes and bolinhas. They still remember the jingling thud of the baker in the morning.
Question. What importance did the baker’s furnace have in the village in Goa?
Answer : The loaves of bread had become an important and integral part of the lives of the people in Goa.Marriages were meaningless without the sweet bread or the bol. No party or feast was possible without bread. The lady of the house would prepare sandwiches on the engagement ceremony of her daughter. Cakes and sweet breads were a must for Christmas and other festivals. The presence of the baker’s furnace was absolutely essential in the village.
Question. Why would the children didn’t even care to brush their teeth or wash their mouths properly?
Answer : The jingling thud of the pader and his musical entry in the morning would wake up the children from their sleep. They would run to greet and meet him. They didn’t even care to brush their teeth or wash their mouths. The tiger never brushed their teeth. There was no need of doing any such thing. Hot tea could wash and clean up everything so nicely, after all.
IV. Long Answer Type Questions
Question. Describe the author’s experience during his childhood in Goa. Why was the baker or the pader the guide of children in Goa?
Answer : The author remembers fondly his childhood days in Goa. He recalls how the baker used to be the friend, companion and guide of the children. The thud and jingle of the traditional baker’s bamboo woke them from their sleep. It heralded the arrival of the baker or the pader in the morning. He used to come at least twice a day. Once, he used to set out in the morning on his selling round. Then he returned after emptying his huge basket. The children ran to meet and greet him. It was not for the love of the loaf. They longed for the bread-bangles. Sometimes it was sweet bread of special make. The children, especially liked the musical entry on the scene with the ‘jhang, jhang’ sound of his specially made bamboo staff. He would greet the lady of the house with good morning but put the children with a mild rebuke. The children would not give up. They would climb a bench and peep into the basket. The author still recalls the fragrance of those loaves. The children would become crazy at the sight of the pader. They would forget even to brush their teeth.
Question. Rajvir was elated after returning home from Assam. He had a Lot to tell about his recent visit. Ima gine yourself as the narrator of the travelogue 'Tea from Assam and write an imaginary conversation where Rajvir shares the details about his holidays with Pranjol to his sister,, on returning home.
Answer : Rajvir: Oh dear, what a fun-filbed trip it was!
Although I had researched a Lot about tea and Its consumption before going to Assam, I Learned even more about it when I saw it with my own eyes.
Rajvir s Sister: Brother, tell me some facts about teai
Rajvir: Sure! Do you know that the world's largest concentration of tea plantations ts in Assam? One can see tea gardens everywhere in Assam.
Also, the best yield of tea is in the second-flush or sprouting season. Le between
May and July.
Rajvir s Sister: That's wanderfuL I have also read that tea plucking is a wholesome activity and It requires great efforts to do that
Rajvir: Certainly. It's an art I'm glad I decided to join Pranjol an this trip.
Rajvir s Sister: Yes, but next time, take me □long with you too.
Rajvir: Okay.
Question. 'Coorg offers a variety of adventures as the district is rich in flona and fauna". What does Coorg offer to the tourists? How can one reach Coorg?
Answer : Coorg offers a variety of adventures as the district is rich in flora and fauna. River Kaveri flows through Coorg. One can do many activities Like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling,
etc Rock climbing and mountain hiking are also famous here. Birds, bees, Macaques,
Malabar squirrels, etc catch attention. One can have a panoramic view from the top of the Brahmagrri hitk. Nisargadhame and the Largest Buddhist Tibetan Settlement which is in Bylakuppe, is also an amazing place to explore.
Coorg can be reached by road and rail By air, the nearest airports to Coorg are Bangalore and Mangalore. Coorg also has a rich heritage and traditional culture to offer.
Question. In the chapter. A Baker from Goa‘ the narrator talks about his childhood in Goa and his fond memories. Compare the childhood of Nelson Mandela with that of the narrator. \
Answer : Both the characters in the two chapters remember their good childhood days when things were simple and loving. In the chapter. "A Baker from Goo', the author fondly remembers that when he was young, a baker used to visit his street twice. Once in the morning, when he was to start the selling of bread and then in the evening white returning after selling all his bread. The children used to run listening to the jingling thud of his bamboo stick They wanted to get sweet bread bangles for themselves.
In the chapter, "Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'. Mandela remembered that in childhood, the meaning of freedom far him was quite simple. It meant freedom to run in the fields^ swim in the clear stream, roast mealies and ri de the board backs of slow-moving bulls
Question. Give a pen-portrait of the baker or the pader highlighting the changes that came in his fortune and dress with the passage of the time.
Answer : The baker or the pader used to be an essential part of the Goans’ life. The baker or bread seller had a peculiar dress during the Portuguese days. It was known as the kabai. It was a single piece long frock reaching down the knees. With the passage of time, he started wearing a shirt and trousers which were just longer than the short pants. The baker and his family always looked happy and prosperous in the good old days. Their plumpy physique was an open testimony of their happiness and prosperity. However, as the time changed, the bakers continued their profession but with their reduced fortune and importance. The thud and jingle of the traditional bamboo of the baker is still heard in the streets of Goa even now. Sweet breads or the bols are still the part of feasts, marriages and Christmas in Goa. However, the old charm and craze have become rather dim in recent days.
Coorg
INTRODUCTION—
‘Coorg is a coffee producing area in Karnataka State of India. It is situated midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. This land is famous for its rainforests and spices. The writer seems to be fascinated by the beauty of the place and says that it must have come from the Kingdom of God. It is the smallest district of Karnataka.
SUMMARY—
Coorg is a heavenly place which lies midway between Mysore and Mangalore. It is the smallest district in Karnataka and has evergreen forests, spices and coffee plantations. The best season is between September and March when the weather is perfect for a visit to Coorg.
The people are of Greek or Arabic descent. It is rumoured that a part of Alexander’s army drifted here and found it impossible to return. They married among the locals so their traditions and rites may be different from other Indians. Some people say that Coorgis are of Arabic descent as many people wear a long black coat with embroidered waist belt which is similar to the kuffia worn by the Arabs.
The people of Coorg are known for their hospitality and recount many tales of bravery. General Cariappa, the first Army Chief was a Coorgi. The Kodavus are the only people in India to carry firearms without a license.
A variety of wildlife like the Mahaseer– a large fresh water fish, kingfishers, squirrels, langurs and elephants can be seen here.
Coorg is also well-known for high energy adventures like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock-climbing etc.
The Brahmagiri hills give the climber an awe-inspiring view of Coorg. A walk across the rope bridge leads to the sixty-four acre island of Nisargadhama.
Bylakuppe in Coorg is India’s largest settlement of Buddhist monks. These Buddhist monks can be seen here dressed in red, ochre and yellow robes.
Extract Based Questions
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As one story goes 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 their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream.
(a) Whose army moved South along the coast and settled here?
(i) Akbar’s
(ii) Ashoka’s
(iii) Alexander’s
(iv) Aurangzeb’s
Answer : C
(b) The Coorg’s are fiercely __________ people.
(i) selfish
(ii) independent
(iii) dependent
(iv) reliable
Answer : B
(c) Find a word from the passage that means the same as ‘relating to war’.
(i) Independent
(ii) Fiercely
(iii) Impractical
(iv) Martial
Answer : D
(d) The Coorgs are possibly of Greek or which descent ?
(i) Egyptian
(ii) French
(iii) American
(iv) Arab
Answer : D
Midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore sites a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This land of rolling hills is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures. Coorg or Kodagu, the smallest district of Karnataka, is home to evergreen rain forests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen rain forests cover thirty percent of this district.
(a) Coorg is situated between ___________ and the coastal town of Mangalore.
(i) Mysore
(ii) Hampi
(iii) Badami
(iv) Hassan
Answer : A
(b) Which is the smallest district of Karnataka?
(i) Mysore
(ii) Coorg
(iii) Mangalore
(iv) Bangalore
Answer : B
(c) Evergreen forests cover ____________ of this district.
(i) 40%
(ii) 60%
(iii) 30%
(iv) 50%
Answer : C
(d) Which word in the passage means the same as ‘brave men’.
(i) Strong men
(ii) Powerful men
(iii) Courageous men
(iv) Martial men
Answer : D
Coorg 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) Who are permitted to carry fire arms without a license ?
(i) Sikhs
(ii) Gorkhas
(iii) Marathas
(iv) Kodavus
Answer : A
(b) Coorg regiment is decorated with many awards and __________ it has got.
(i) gifts
(ii) medals
(iii) certificates
(iv) trophies
Answer : D
(c) What is the tradition of a Coorg home?
(i) Love
(ii) Hospitality
(iii) Respect
(iv) Truthfulness
Answer : B
(d) Which word in the passage means the same as ‘large military group’?
(i) recount
(ii) valour
(iii) regiment
(iv) firearms
Answer : C
Evergreen rainforests cover thirty percent of this district. During the monsoons, it pours enough to keep many visitors away. The season of joy commences from September and continues till March. The weather is perfect, with some showers thrown in for good measure. The air breathes of invigorating coffee. Coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand tucked under tree canopies in prime corners.
(a) The season of joy commences from which month in Coorg ?
(i) February
(ii) March
(iii) September
(iv) October
Answer : C
(b) The season of joy ends till which month in Coorg ?
(i) November
(ii) March
(iii) January
(iv) December
Answer : B
(c) The air breathes of invigorating ___________.
(i) Cardamoms
(ii) Tea
(iii) Coffee
(iv) Spices
Answer : C
(d) Which word in the passage means the same as ‘starts’ ?
(i) commences
(ii) showers
(iii) invigorating
(iv) primeA
Answer : A
Important Questions Glimpses of India Class 10 English
Tea from Assam—by Arup Kumar Datta
Summary
Pranjol, a youngster from Assam, is Rajvir’s classmate at school in Delhi. Pranjol’s father is the manager of a tea-garden in Upper Assam and Pranjol has invited Rajvir to visit his home during the summer vacation. This dialogue is between Rajvir and Pranjol on their train journey to the tea estate. The boys talk about the history of tea, how it came to India and the legends behind its discovery. Rajvir is very excited the sight of tea gardens on the hills of Assam and is looking forward to learning more about how tea is grown and the rigours of growing it
Question. In the chapter ‘Tea from Assam’ what does the narrator want to highlight?
1. The country as a whole.
2. The natives of India.
3. The brewing of the drink.
4. The origin of the popular drink .
5. The population of India
Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) (1) and (5)
(b) (3) and (4)
(c) (2) and (4)
(d) (1), (2) and (3)
Answer : B
Question. Select the most appropriate option for (1) and (2).
(1) “Chai –Garam….garam-chai” a vendor called out.
(2) Chai, sa’ab?” “Give us two cups,”
(a) (1) is true and (2) is false.
(b) (2) is the opposite of (1).
(c) (2) is the result of (1).
(d) Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract.
Answer : C
Question. Select the option which displays an example of ‘compartment’ in the extract.
(a) The little boy put his hands on his head in despair.
(b) I put the soap in the softener slot of the washing machine by mistake.
(c) The woman used her towel to shield herself from the sun.
(d) The boy tried to board the running bus and was injured.
Answer : B
Question. From the options given below, the narrator’s expression “Whew!” in the extract is of ________
(a) anxiety
(b) surprise
(c) greetings
(d) sympathy
Answer : B
Question. Synonym of the word ‘famous’ in the above extract is …
Choose one from the following to answer.
(a) general
(b) unusual
(c) rare
(d) popular
Answer : D
II.“Tell me another!” scoffed Pranjol. “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 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 beverage.”
Question. “Tell me another!” scoffed Pranjol. By this it is meant that Pranjol spoke ______________
Choose the right option:
(a) Excitingly
(b) Surprised
(c) Mockingly
(d) Angrily
Answer : C
Question. In the lesson ‘Tea from Assam’ Why does Pranjol scoffed at Rajvir?
1. Pranjol was ignorant about the legends.
2. Rajvir had read about Assam.
3. Rajvir knew all about the history of Tea.
4. Pranjol was sleepy.
5. Pranjol was excited
Choose the correct option from the following.
(a) (1) and (5)
(b) (3) and (4)
(c) (2) and (4)
(d) (1), (2) and (3)
Answer : D
Question. Select the most appropriate option for (1) and (2).
(1) A Buddhist ascetic Bodhidharma felt sleepy during meditations.
(2) A Buddhist ascetic Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids.
(a) (1) is true and (2) is false.
(b) (2) is the opposite of (1).
(c) (2) is the result of (1).
(d) Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract.
Answer : C
Question. Select the option which displays an example of ‘meditation’ in the extract.
(a) The teacher asked Ram to run an extra round as a punishment.
(b) The group of women were practicing Yoga in the park.
(c) The woman was tired and lay down to sleep.
(d) The boy ran after the ball to save a run.
Answer : B
Question. Synonym of the word ‘banished’ in the above extract is …
Choose one from the following to answer:
(a) take away
(b) replace
(c) abandon
(d) vanished
Answer : D
Multiple Choice Questions
Question. Identify the incorrect statement with reference to the lesson, “Tea from Assam”.
(a) Pranjol is a youngster.
(b) Rajvir is Pranjol’s classmate.
(c) Rajvir’s father is a manager of a tea garden in Upper Assam.
(d) Pranjol’s father is a manager of a tea garden in Upper Assam.
Answer : C
Question. The vendor was calling out in a high-pitched voice because_________
(a) he was angry and wanted attention.
(b) he was addressing people and wanted attention.
(c) he was begging and wanted attention.
(d) he was selling tea and wanted attention.
Answer : D
Question. What was the tone of tea vendor when he asked,”Chai, sa’ab?
(a) Aggressive
(b) Humble
(c) Proud
(d) Stern
Answer : B
Question. Who said these words and to whom? “Give us two cups said” __________
(a) Pranjol to the tea vendor.
(b) Rajvir to the tea vendor.
(c) Pranjol’s father to the tea vendor.
(d) Rajvir’s father to the tea vendor.
Answer : A
Question. What was ordered by Pranjol?
(a) Two cups of Tea
(b) Two cups of Coffee
(c) Two Chapatis
(d) None of these
Answer : A
Question. What was the purpose behind sipping the steaming hot tea?
(a) It was very hot
(b) to make it cold
(c) It had no taste
(d) They had burned their tongue.
Answer : A
Question. Think and choose the right answer.
(a) Tea is very popular all over the world as 80 crore cups of the brew are drank every day.
(b) Tea is not so popular as only 80 crore people of the world drink it every day.
(c)Tea is highly popular in certain parts of the world and nearly 80 crore people drink it daily.
(d) None
Answer : C
Question. Pranjol’s expression “whew” suggests an_____.
(a) Expression of seriousness
(b) Expression of joking
(c) Expression of anger
(d) Expression of surprise
Answer : D
Question. In the lesson ‘Tea from Assam’, relate the words leaves: hot: steaming: famous: ___________
(a) Cold
(b) Shrug
(c) Dejected
(d) Popular
Answer : D
Question. Which option correctly replaces the underlined word in the given line from Tea from Assam? Pranjol buried his nose in his detective book again.
(a) Engrossed
(b) Ashamed
(c) Bored
(d) Stuck up
Answer : A
Question. What is the other word for passionate used in this lesson.
(a) Engrossed
(b) Ardent
(c) Sturdy
(d) Keener
Answer : B
Question. Identify the apt option that describes interest.
(a) Keener
(b) Buried
(c) Magnificent
(d) Sturdy
Answer : A
Question. Was Rajvir a fan of detective stories?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Maybe
(d) Don’t know
Answer : A
Question. The narrator states that he was keener on looking at the beautiful scenery since_______.
(a) He was keen of sceneries
(b) It was green everywhere
(c) There were plantations all around
(d) he had never before seen such greenery
Answer : D
Question. In the lesson Tea from Assam, what does ‘sea of tea bushes’ indicate?
(a) Floating tea plants
(b) Flourishing tea plants
(c) Florescent tea plants
(d) Tea plants surrounded by water.
Answer : B
Question. How does the author describe the tea plantations?
(a) A sea of Tea bushes.
(b) A house of Tea bushes.
(c) A continent of Tea bushes.
(d) A greenery of Tea bushes.
Answer : A
Question. Sea of Tea bushes can be identified as which figure of speech?
(a) Metaphor
(b) Simile
(c) Hyperbole
(d) Transferred Epithet
Answer : A
Question. Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees. Means___________
(a) The tall trees were overshadowing the tea plants
(b) The tall trees were dominating the tea plants
(c) The tall trees were not allowing the tea plants to grow
(d) The tall trees were protecting the tea plants.
Answer : A
Question. What do you think the ugly building with chimney was?
(a) Factory
(b) Old shanty building having a go down
(c) A tea leaf processing plant
(d) A building hoisting the canteen for the tea plantation workers
Answer : C
Question. The author says Rajvir cried excitedly when he saw the tea garden, He meant that Rajvir____________.
(a) Was sad
(b) Was horrified
(c) Was surprised
(d) Was dejected
Answer : C
Question. Why does the author say Pranjol didn’t share Rajvir’s excitement? Since ___________.
(a) Rajvir was born and brought up on a plantation.
(b) Rajvir knew a lot about the plantation
(c) Pranjol was born and brought up on a plantation
(d) Pranjol was bored seeing the plantation.
Answer : C
Question. Which option correctly replaces the underlined word in the given line from Tea from Assam? Concentration of plantations.
(a) Attentiveness
(b) Estates
(c) liquidity
(d) Absorption
Answer : B
Question. Legends in Tea from Assam refers to __________
(a) Fairy tales
(b) Folk tales
(c) Science
(d) Technology
Answer : B
Question. The legends surprised and excited ___________.
(a) Rajvir and his dad
(b) Pranjol
(c) Pranjol and his dad
(d) Rajvir
Answer : B
Question. Bodhidharma was _____________.
(a) A Chinese emperor
(b) A Chinese ascetic
(c) A Buddhist king
(d) A Buddhist ascetic
Answer : D
Question. The reason for the ascetic to cut off his eyelids was____________.
(a) To keep him awake during meditations
(b) To plant tea plants
(c) To avoid distraction
(d) To see clearly far and wide
Answer : A
Question. How many legends did Rajvir recall on the way to the plantation?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) Many
Answer : B
Question. The origin of drinking tea goes back to _______.
(a) India
(b) Japan
(c) China
(d) Korea
Answer : C
Question. The narrator refers to the words like ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ are from…
(a) India
(b) Japan
(c) China
(d) Korea
Answer : C
Question. What conclusion can you draw from the statement –‘tea arrived late in Europe and the beverage was drunk more as a medicine’?
(a) Tea is not very popular in Europe.
(b) Though tea was being drunk in China from 2500 BC, nobody thought of selling it to the EuropeAnswer :
(c) It was the British who introduced Tea to Europe from India after the 16th century.
(d) None
Answer : C
Question. Identify the apt option that describes refreshment.
(a) Tea
(b) Coffee
(c) Medicine
(d) Beverage
Answer : D
Question. The junction the train clattered into was ______.
(a) Mariami
(b) Mariani
(c) Miriani
(d) Maniari
Answer : B
Question. What do you conclude when the author says the boys pushed their way?
(a) They were excited
(b) They were frightened
(c) They were searching
(d) They were lost
Answer : A
Question. The children were welcomed from the station by _________.
(a) Rajvir’s parents
(b) Rajvir’s father
(c) Pranjol’s parents
(d) Mr Barua
Answer : C
Question. Identify the location of the tea-garden managed by Pranjol’s father.
(a) Nisargadhama
(b) Brahmagiri
(c) Dhekiabari
(d) Mariani
Answer : C
Question. Which option correctly replaces the underlined word in the given phrase ‘the car veered sharply’.
(a) Abruptly
(b) Strongly
(c) Cutting
(d) Deeply
Answer : A
Question. Identify the apt word used for change of direction.
(a) Clatter
(b) Cross
(c) Veer
(d) Drive
Answer : C
Question. Identify the apt option that does not refer to a cattle- bridge.
(a) A bridge made for cattle passing
(b) A bridge built over a ditch
(c) A bridge built of metal
(d) A bridge made for smooth flow of traffic
Answer : A
Question. The tea bushes were on both sides of the_____________.
(a) The cattle bridge
(b) The veering roads
(c) The gravel roads
(d) Railway junction
Answer : C
Question. As per as your understanding of the passage match the following:
(a) Second Flush a. Awake
(b) Assam b. Sprouts
(c) Tea c. Plantations
(d) Chinese Emperor d. Tea
Answer : A
Question. In the lesson ‘Tea from Assam’, relate the words Scoffed: Compliment: passionless: __________.
(a) Bored
(b) Ardent
(c) Keener
(d) Horrified
Answer : B
Question. “You seem to have done your homework before coming,” said Pranjol’s father. What do you infer?
(a) Holiday homework
(b) Project work
(c) Knowledge about Assam
(d) Geography
Answer : C
Text Book Questions
Look at these words: upkeep, downpour, undergo, dropout, walk-in. They are built up from a verb (keep, pour, go, drop, walk) and an adverb or a particle (up, down, under, out, in).
Use these words appropriately in the sentences below. You may consult a dictionary.
(i) A heavy downpour has been forecast due to low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.
(ii) Rakesh will undergo major surgery tomorrow morning.
(iii) My brother is responsible for the upkeep of our family property.
(iv) The dropout rate for this accountancy course is very high.
(v) She went to the Enterprise Company to attend a walk-in interview.
Now fill in the blanks in the sentences given below by combining the verb given in brackets with one of the words from the box as appropriate.
over by through out up down
(i) The Army attempted unsuccessfully to overthrow the Government. (throw)
(ii) Scientists are on the brink of a major breakthrough in cancer research. (break)
(iii) The State Government plans to build a by-pass for Bhubaneswar to speed up traffic on the main highway. (pass)
(iv) Gautama’s outlook on life changed when he realised that the world is full of sorrow. (look)
(v) Rakesh seemed unusually downcast after the game. (cast)
Think of suitable -ing or -ed adjectives to answer the following questions.
How would you describe
(i) a good detective serial on television ?
Answer : thrilling
(ii) a debate on your favourite topic ‘Homework Should Be Banned’ ?
Answer : exciting
(iii) how you feel when you stay indoors due to incessant rain ?
Answer : bored
(iv) how you feel when you open a present?
Answer : surprised
(v) how you feel when you watch your favourite programme on television ?
Answer : excited
(vi) the look on your mother’s face as you waited in a queue ?
Answer : tired
(vii) how you feel when tracking a tiger in a tiger reserve forest ?
Answer : scared
(viii) the story you have recently read, or a film you have seen ?
Answer : thrilling
Short Answer Type Questions
Question. Why is Coorg called the land of rolling hills?
Answer : Coorg is called the land of rolling hills because it has a lot of hills and is itself a hill station. The hills seem to roll down in a panoramic view.
Question. What legends are associated with the origin of tea?
Answer : 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 flavor. 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 is the Arab theory about the descent of the Kodavu people?
Answer : 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 are the tea pluckers different from the other farm labourers?
Answer : 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 Indian legend about the discovery of tea?
Answer : 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 are put in hot water and drunk to banish sleep.
Question. Where is Coorg located? Which plantations is it home to?
Answer: Karnataka midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
Question. Name two distinct traits of people of Coorg.
Answer: fiercely independent and brave. tradition of hospitality
Coorg Regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army feel proud in sharing the courageous tales of their sons and fathers.
Question. Mention any one story about the origin of ‗tea‘,?
Answer: Chinese emperor - few leaves off the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water.
Indian legend, Bodhidharma, felt sleep during meditations. So he cut off his eyelids. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids.
Question. When would the baker come every day? Why did the children run to meet him?
Answer: The baker used to come at least twice a day- when he was on his selling round and again when he returned after selling all the items. The children ran to meet him because they longed for bread
Question. What is the story regarding the Greek origin of the people of Coorg?
Answer: 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
Question. Why is the presence of baker‘s furnace in the village absolutely necessary? What does this tell you about the social and family life of the Portuguese explaining the in content with the value system of the society?
Answer: sweet loaves holds a special place in the lives of the Goans
-old bakers have died but their offsprings still continue the family profession
-Even in the marriage gift, it is of utmost importance to include the ----sweet bread, sandwiches, bolinhas and other bakery items.
-These items are prepared in furnaces that still exist. Shows society has rich value system.
-The elders have a wisdom to enrich the younger generations‘ radical views
-balance between the traditional and social ethos and modern views.
Question. Give a pen-portrait of a baker in Goa.
Answer: -Marriage gifts -t bol or sweet bread, cakes and bolinhas at Christmas and other festivals.
-the bakers used to wear a peculiar dress — kabai – a singlepiece long frock reaching down the knees.
-Later they started wearing shirt and trousers which were longer than the shorts and shorter than the fulllength pants.
-They used to be prosperous, never starved., plump physique
-He would come twice a day and then, the children of the house would crowd around his basket to choose the bread-bangles.
-baking and bakers are famous in Goa.
-still use traditional furnaces to bake bread and cakes. bakers are known as paders in Goa.
Question. 'This is a tea country now' Explain this with reference to Assam.
Which tea is considered best tea? Why? What legends are associated with the origin of tea?
Answer: Assam 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.
The tea prepared from the second flush on sprouting period which begins in the month of May and lasts till the end of July is considered the best tea. It is the best one because it is prepared from the new leaves.
The Chinese legend was on a Chinese emperor who always boiled water before drinking it, one day suddenly a few leaves twigs fell into hot water giving it a delicious flavour, it is said that these were tea leaves.
The Indian legend was on Bodhidharma an ancient Boddhist ascetic who cut off his eyelids during meditation because he felt sleepy. Ten tea plants grew out of these eyelids and when the leaves of these plants put in hot water and drank that banished his sleep.
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