LESSON - 7 II - COORG BY - LOKESH ABROL

LESSON - 7 GLIMPSES OF INDIA I COORG Mp3

 

OPTIONAL - 1. Coorg is famous for _________.

a) tea b) bread c) coffee d) green

2. Where is Coorg situated?

a) Mysore b) Chennai c) Hyderabad d) Cochin

3.- ____ river obtains its water from Coorg.

a) Yamuna b) Narmada c) Kaveri d) Tapti

4. "The climb to the _____hills brings you into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg."

a) Brahmagiri b) Himalayan c) Nilgiri d) Parvati

5. What are the activities available in Coorg?

a) River-rafting b) Canoeing c) Mountain biking d) All of the above

6. What is rappelling?

a) travelling in a river in a canoe b) travelling in a river in a raft

c) going down a cliff by sliding down a rope d) None of the Above

Ans. 1-c, 2-a, 3-c, 4-a, 5-d, 6-c,

Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS. 1. Where is Coorg?

Ans. Coorg is situated between the coastal town of Mangalore and Mysore.

2. What do you know about the people of Coorg?

Ans. The people of Coorg are independent and brave. They are Greek or Arabic descent.

3. What is the story about the Kodagu people's descent?

Ans. The story is like this : A part of Alexander's army moved South along the coast. It settled there. Their return was not possible. They married the locals.

4. What is the main crop of Coorg?

Ans. Coffee is the main crop of Coorg.

5. The people of Coorg have a tradition of courage and bravery. How has it been recognised in modern India?

Ans. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army. The first Chief of Indian Army, General Cariappa was a Coorgi.