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Chapter 5: Glimpses of India
📖 Prose
Class 10
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NCERT First Flight
📖 Chapter Summary
This chapter has three travel pieces about different parts of India — 'A Baker from Goa' describes Goan bakers and their importance in local culture. 'Coorg' describes a beautiful hill station in Karnataka. 'Tea from Assam' talks about the tea plantations of Assam and the legend of tea's discovery by Chinese Emperor Shen Nung.
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✅ NCERT Exercise Solutions
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Oral Comprehension Check
4 Q
Q1.
What is the importance of bakers in Goa?
Ans: Bakers (pader) are an important part of Goan culture. Portuguese introduced bread making in Goa.
Q2.
Where is Coorg located?
Ans: In Karnataka, between Mysore and Mangalore.
Q3.
What is the legend behind tea's discovery?
Ans: Chinese Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves fell into boiling water.
Q4.
Why are the bakers of Goa special?
Ans: They bake traditional breads like bol for festivals and weddings.
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Thinking about the Text
2 Q
Q1.
What makes Coorg a special place?
Ans: Its hills, coffee plantations, forests, and brave people known for martial traditions.
Q2.
Describe the people of Coorg.
Ans: Known for bravery; many serve in the Indian Army.
❓ Important Questions
Q1. Describe the traditional bakers of Goa.
Called 'pader', they wore a special frock and bamboo cap. They baked bread for the village and were important at festivals.
Q2. What is the story of tea's discovery?
Chinese legend says Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves fell into boiling water.
📄 Previous Year Questions (PYQ)
Board exam mein pichle saalon mein aaye questions — practice ke liye best.
2024
Q1. How is Coorg described in the chapter?
A beautiful hill station with coffee plantations, forests, and brave people.
2023
Q2. What is the significance of bakers in Goan life?
They hold a special place in Goan culture, especially during Christmas and weddings.
2022
Q3. Describe the people of Coorg.
Known for bravery and martial traditions; many serve in the Army.
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This chapter has three travel pieces about India.
इस अध्याय में भारत के बारे में तीन यात्रा-वृत्तांत हैं।
The first is about the traditional bakers of Goa.
पहला गोवा के पारंपरिक नानबाइयों के बारे में है।
The second is about Coorg, a hill station in Karnataka.
दूसरा कर्नाटक के हिल स्टेशन कुर्ग के बारे में है।
The third is about the tea gardens of Assam.
तीसरा असम के चाय बागानों के बारे में है।
Each piece celebrates the region's unique culture.
हर टुकड़ा क्षेत्र की अनूठी संस्कृति का जश्न मनाता है।
The chapter shows India's rich diversity.
यह अध्याय भारत की समृद्ध विविधता दर्शाता है।