Glimps of India | Lesson | Class 10th |
Solutions to Short Answer Type Questions
1. What did the baker do first once he reached a house?
Answer: He greeted the lady of the house with “Good morning” and placed his basket on the bamboo stand.
2. Why was the Baker's furnace essential in a traditional Goan Village?
Answer: The furnace was essential for baking bread for daily consumption, marriages, Christmas, and village feasts.
3. From whom have the inhabitants of Coorg descended, as per the legend?
Answer: According to one legend, they descended from a part of Alexander’s army that settled in Coorg. Another theory suggests Arab ancestry.
4. Describe the wildlife of Coorg.
Answer: Coorg is home to macaques, langurs, slender lorises, elephants, squirrels, birds, bees, and butterflies.
5. Describe any two tourist places of Coorg.
Answer: Bylakuppe is famous for its Tibetan settlement and monasteries. Brahmagiri Hills offer beautiful views of the surrounding hills and forests.
6. Where were Rajvir and Pranjol going and why?
Answer: They were going to Assam because Pranjol had invited Rajvir to spend his summer vacation there.
7. 'This is a tea country now'. Explain this with reference to Assam.
Answer: Assam has vast tea plantations with neatly pruned tea bushes covering large areas. It is one of the world's major tea-producing regions.
8. In what ways is China related to tea?
Answer: According to the lesson, tea was first drunk in China. The words chai and chini are also mentioned in connection with China.
9. Describe the dress of the bakers.
Answer: The bakers wore a long frock-like dress called a kabai, which reached their knees.
10. How did the baker make his entry?
Answer: The baker announced his arrival with the jingling sound of his bamboo staff, making a “jhang, jhang” noise.
11. What is Coorg famous for?
Answer: Coorg is famous for its evergreen rainforests, coffee plantations, spices, wildlife, and brave people.
12. What do the words 'Pader and Kabai' stand for in the lesson 'A Baker from Goa'?
Answer: Pader means a traditional Goan baker, while kabai means the long frock-like dress worn by bakers.
13. How do the people of Coorg differ from the Hindu mainstream?
Answer: The people of Coorg have distinctive customs, marriage traditions, religious practices, and martial traditions.
14. Where were Pranjol and Rajvir going? What was Pranjol's father there?
Answer: They were going to Dhekiabari in Assam, where Pranjol’s father managed a tea garden.
15. How is baker important for a party or a feast in Goa?
Answer: Bakers provide bread and other baked goods needed for marriages, Christmas, and village feasts.
16. What are the animals, you are likely to see in Coorg?
Answer: Visitors may see macaques, langurs, slender lorises, elephants, squirrels, birds, and butterflies.
17. What are the main preparations of the Bakers of Goa?
Answer: Goan bakers prepare different kinds of bread and traditional baked goods for daily use and special occasions.
18. What does the writer say about the 'Tea from Assam'?
Answer: The writer describes Assam as a major tea-producing region with vast tea plantations.
19. Which area is inhabited by proud martial race and wild creatures?
Answer: Coorg is inhabited by a proud martial race and numerous wild creatures.
20. What did Rajvir see during his car journey to Dhekiabari?
Answer: Rajvir saw endless rows of tea bushes, shade trees, and tea pluckers carrying bamboo baskets.
21. Why is the Coorg Regiment, one of the most decorated regiments in the Indian army?
Answer: The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments because of the exceptional bravery and courage of its soldiers.
Solutions to Long Answer Type Questions
1. During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide, what does this statement imply in relation to the character of the baker?
Answer: The baker was an important part of Goan children's lives. They eagerly awaited his arrival because he brought bread and bread-bangles. His regular visits made him a beloved figure and created happy childhood memories.
2. How do Coorg's location, people and natural features add to the diversity of India?
Answer: Coorg adds to India's geographical, cultural, and natural diversity. Its rolling hills, evergreen forests, coffee plantations, and wildlife make it beautiful. Its people are known for their bravery, hospitality, and distinctive traditions.
3. What are popular theories regarding the descent of the people of Coorg?
Answer: One theory suggests that the people of Coorg descended from Alexander's army, which settled there. Another theory suggests Arab ancestry because their traditional dress resembles that worn by Arabs and Kurds.
4. What are 'bol' and 'bolinhas'? Why and when are they necessary?
Answer: Bol is a traditional sweet bread associated with Goan marriage customs, while bolinhas are coconut cookies. They are prepared for marriages, Christmas, and other celebrations.
5. What are the various legends about the origin of tea?
Answer: According to the Chinese legend, tea leaves accidentally fell into boiling water and gave it a delicious flavour. According to the Indian legend, ten tea plants grew from Bodhidharma's discarded eyelids and helped people stay awake.
6. What does the writer say about Coorg and its people?
Answer: The writer describes Coorg as a piece of heaven with rolling hills, evergreen forests, coffee plantations, and spices. Its people are brave, independent, hospitable, and proud of their martial traditions.
7. What was the result of the incident when Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids according to an Indian legend?
Answer: According to the Indian legend, ten tea plants grew from Bodhidharma's discarded eyelids. Their leaves, when brewed in hot water, helped banish sleep.
8. What did Rajvir see on the way during his car journey to Dhekiabari?
Answer: Rajvir saw endless rows of tea bushes, shade trees, and tea pluckers carrying bamboo baskets on their backs. He was fascinated by the beautiful tea gardens of Assam.
9. How do you know that bread is an important part of Goan Life?
Answer: Bread is essential in Goan daily life and celebrations. Bakers visit homes regularly, and bread is needed for breakfast, marriages, engagements, Christmas, and village feasts. These customs show the importance of bread in Goan culture.
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