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Coorg

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Q. 1
Who does the phrase ‘these people’ refer to in this extract?
A
Coorgis
B
Arabs
C
Greeks
D
Kurds
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Q. 2
Why did ‘these people’ settle in Coorg?
A
They decided to travel further south.
B
They mingled with the locals.
C
They rebelled against the main army.
D
Their return to the main army became impossible.
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Q. 3
Why does the author talk about ‘these people’?
A
To criticise the Coorgis’ traditions
B
To list out the Coorgis’ achievements
C
To trace the Coorgis’ ancestry
D
To appreciate the Coorgis’ hospitality
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Q. 4
What is the antonym for the word ‘mainstream’?
A
Prevalent
B
Widespread
C
Peripheral
D
Dominant
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Q. 5
Which of these is not true based on the extract?
A
Coorgis have a history of military excellence.
B
Coorgi homes are welcoming of guests.
C
Coorgis are a cowardly community of people.
D
Coorgis enjoy special privileges.
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Q. 6
What distinguishes the martial traditions, marriage, and religious rites of the Coorgi people mentioned in the passage?
A
They are distinct from the Hindu mainstream
B
They are influenced by multiple cultures
C
They are similar to Hindu mainstream practices
D
They follow modern trends
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Q. 7
According to the passage, what tradition is emphasized in Coorgi homes?
A
Religious ceremonies
B
Martial arts training
C
Hospitality
D
Agricultural practices
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Q. 8
What significant role did General Cariappa play in the Indian Army, as mentioned in the passage?
A
He led the Coorg Regiment to victory
B
He was a prominent religious leader
C
He was the first Chief of the Indian Army
D
He introduced new military strategies
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Q. 9
Why is the Coorg Regiment mentioned in the passage?
A
To showcase their achievements in the Indian Army
B
To emphasize their unique culture
C
To highlight their agricultural practices
D
To discuss their religious beliefs
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Q. 10
According to the passage, what unique privilege do Kodavus have in India?
A
They are exempt from military service
B
They can carry firearms without a license
C
They can practice martial arts without restrictions
D
They have the freedom to choose their religion
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Q. 11
Which word or phrase from the extract means the same as ‘avoid’?
A
Step aside
B
Catch
C
Watchful
D
Abound in
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Q. 12
Which title best suits this extract?
A
Curse of the Kaveri
B
Horrors of the Rainforest
C
Vanishing Wildlife
D
Flourishing Fauna of Coorg
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Q. 13
What does the extract tell us about the author?
A
He appreciates wildlife.
B
He has no interest in wildlife.
C
He considers wildlife unnecessary.
D
He wants to tame wildlife.
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Q. 14
Which word describes the behaviour of squirrels and langurs in the context of this extract?
A
Aggressive
B
Playful
C
Scary
D
Alert
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Q. 15
What is the author likely to suggest based on this passage?
A
Coorg is only fit to be inhabited by animals.
B
Coorg is fast losing its flora and fauna.
C
Coorg is too dangerous and wild for visitors.
D
Coorg is a great destination for animal lovers.
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Q. 16
According to the passage, what is the source of water for the river Kaveri?
A
Underground springs
B
Hills and forests of Coorg
C
Rainwater
D
Another river
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Q. 17
What type of fish is mentioned as abundant in the river Kaveri?
A
Catfish
B
Mahaseer
C
Salmon
D
Trout
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Q. 18
Which animals enjoy bathing and being scrubbed in the river by their mahouts, according to the passage?
A
Lions
B
Elephants
C
Tigers
D
Bears
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Q. 19
What activity do kingfishers engage in, according to the passage?
A
Diving for catch
B
Fishing
C
Bathing
D
Scrubbing
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Q. 20
What animals keep a watchful eye from the tree canopy, as mentioned in the passage?
A
Bears and wolves
B
Lions and tigers
C
Deer and antelopes
D
Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs, and slender lorises
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Q. 21
What is the appropriate synonym for the word invigorating?
A
Tiring
B
Rejuvenating
C
Sapping
D
Wearying
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Q. 22
How much area of Coorg is covered by evergreen forests?
A
forty percent
B
ten percent
C
thirty percent
D
twenty percent
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Q. 23
The river Kaveri abounds in Mahaseer which is large ______.
A
Freshwater fish
B
Monkeys
C
Langur
D
Elephant
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Q. 24
piece of heaven' can be attributed to which amongst the following figure of speech?
A
Simile
B
Hyperbole
C
Metaphor
D
Transferred Epithet
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Q. 25
The freshwater fish of Coorg is :
A
shark
B
whale
C
mahseer
D
dolphin
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Q. 26
The season of joy refers to the period _______.
A
From December to March
B
From September to February
C
Between September and March
D
Between December and February
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Q. 27
Which dress is worn by the Arabs & the Kurds, as mentioned in the chapter, ‘Coorg’?
A
Long black coat
B
Jubba
C
Kuffia
D
None of the above
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Q. 28
Which of these indicates a profound recognition of martial nature of the Kodavus by India?
A
No license is required by the people of Coorg to carry fire arms.
B
The first Chief of the Indian Army was from Coorg.
C
The Coorgi regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army.
D
Coorg people are believed to be of Greek and Arab descendance.
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Q. 29
Identify the word used by the author that means 'start' or 'begin'.
A
Some
B
From
C
Commence
D
Inhabit
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Q. 30
The hills and forests of Coorg is from where the river _________ obtains its water.
A
Krishna
B
Godavari
C
Kaveri
D
Yamuna
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Q. 31
What do langurs and squirrels enjoy doing mischievously?
A
Throwing away partially spoilt fruits in the dustbins.
B
Throwing away partially eaten fruits in the Ans. muddy water.
C
Throwing away partially eaten fruits in the clear water.
D
Throwing away partially stolen fruits in the clear water.
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Q. 32
Who was General Cariappa?
A
a great political leader
B
a great coffee planter
C
the first chief of the Indian Army
D
a British officer
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Q. 33
Who are the Kodavus in Coorg?
A
The locals of Coorg.
B
The personel security in Coorg.
C
The personel of the Coorg Regiment in the Indian Army.
D
The farmers of Coorg.
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Q. 34
Identify the word that is the synonym to 'not sure'.
A
Possibly
B
Hopefully
C
Maybe
D
Perhaps
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Q. 35
Identify the phrase from the text that have the same meaning.
During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg.
A
The weather is not perfect and keeps many visitors away.
B
Some showers thrown in good measure keeps many visitors away.
C
During monsoons the downpour keeps away the visitors.
D
During monsoons it pours enough to keep many visitors away.
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Q. 36
What is the apt term for 'Midway'?
A
Nearby
B
Equidistant
C
At a distance
D
Not very far from
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Q. 37
There is the……….. island of Nisargadhama near Coorg, which can be reached through a rope bridge.
A
Forty-six-acre
B
sixty-four-acre
C
Fifty-six-acre
D
Eighty-five-acre
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Q. 38
By tales of valour, the author tells us about -
A
Freedom fighters
B
Stories of courage and bravery usually in war
C
History of the brave people of the past
D
Heroic deeds of freedom fighters.
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Q. 39
From the Brahmagiri hills, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire landscape of -
A
Karnataka
B
Mangalore
C
Hubli
D
Coorg
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Q. 40
As quoted by the author, Coorg is a home to ________.
A
Evergreen rainforests
B
Fierce men
C
Wild animals
D
Evergreen canopies
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Q. 41
From which river do Coorgs get water?
A
Kaveri
B
Narmada
C
Krishna
D
Tapi
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Q. 42
The author refers to which place as piece of heaven?
A
Coorg
B
Mangalore
C
Mysore
D
Croog
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Q. 43
Coorg is the land of rolling hills. This means :
A
It has no vegetation
B
It is a land of hills
C
It is surrounded by hills
D
It is barren
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Q. 44
What is the other name of Coorg?
A
Kodai
B
Karnataka
C
Kodagu
D
Kerala
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Q. 45
What makes the Coorg society different from rest of Indians?
A
Their tradition of hospitality.
B
Their Greek-Arab descent.
C
Their martial heritage.
D
Though being Hindus, the religious rites followed by them differ from the mainstream.
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Q. 46
What exactly is the author trying to highlight through this passage?
A
The subtle aroma of coffee associated with Coorg.
B
The evergreen rain forests of Coorg.
C
The beautiful hills of Coorg.
D
The martial society and the lifestyle of the people of Coorg.
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Q. 47
What in author's mind is the best way to enjoy Coorg?
A
Enjoy the wild life
B
Visit a local family
C
Take a dive into Kodavu cuisine
D
Take part in outdoor activities
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Q. 48
The Coorgi people are famous for the tradition of :
A
selfishness
B
enmity
C
cleverness
D
hospitality
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Q. 49
In the lesson Coorg, relate the words Mangalore : coastal town : Coorg :
A
Town
B
Country
C
State
D
District
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Q. 50
A walk across the rope bridge leads to the sixty four-acre island of ________.
A
Coorg
B
Bylakuppe
C
Nisargadhama
D
Mysore
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Q. 51
What is the exact location of Coorg?
A
Between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore
B
Between Mangalore and the coastal town of Bangalore
C
Between Mysore and the coastal town of Bangalore
D
Between Mysore and the coastal town of Kerala
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Q. 52
The author refers to the men of Coorg as martial men. What do you understand by it?
A
Men of war
B
Humble men
C
Martial art men
D
Fierce men
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Q. 53
Coorg is famous for its -
A
evergreen rainforests
B
spices
C
coffee plantation
D
all of the above
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Q. 54
What is the bonus that the author is talking about :
A
Running into some langurs.
B
Running into Buddhists monks.
C
Running into some macaques.
D
Running into some mountain trekkers.
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Q. 55
In which state of India is Coorg situated?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Karnataka
C
Goa
D
Kerala
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Q. 56
The other name for Coorg is ________.
A
Kadgou
B
Kodagu
C
Kodgau
D
Kudago
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Q. 57
Which of these can best describe the idea behind the phrase, 'The most laidback individuals......'?
A
People who prefer to do active sports cannot enjoy Coorg
B
Coorg is only for activity
C
Coorg is not for relaxing
D
Even the people who prefer to chill will try adventure sports
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Q. 58
From which place in Coorg could one get the panoramic view of the misty landscapes?
A
Brahmagiri
B
Bylakuppe
C
Mountain
D
Nisargadhama
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