Class 10 English Chapter 5 (Coorg) Objective Questions | MCQs with Answers – Glimpses of India

[कक्षा 10th - अचूक बैच - Coorg - MERIT YARD]

Question 1 / 40Who is the author of 'Coorg'?

A) Ruskin Bond

B) Lokesh Abrol

C) Lucio Rodrigues

D) Arup Kumar Datta

Question 2 / 40Coorg is also known as:

A) Mysore

B) Kerala

C) Kodagu

D) Ooty

Question 3 / 40Coorg is situated between Mysore and ______.

A) Chennai

B) Mangalore

C) Bangalore

D) Goa

Question 4 / 40What is Coorg famous for?

A) Tea

B) Wheat

C) Coffee

D) Rice

Question 5 / 40What percentage of Coorg is covered by evergreen rainforests?

A) 10%

B) 20%

C) 30%

D) 40%

Question 6 / 40The best season to visit Coorg commences from _______ and continues till March.

A) August

B) October

C) September

D) November

Question 7 / 40The people of Coorg are possibly of ______ or ______ descent.

A) Greek or Arabic

B) Greek or Arabic

C) Indian or British

D) French or German

Question 8 / 40Who was the first Chief of the Indian Army?

A) General Manekshaw

B) General Cariappa

C) General Cariappa (A Coorgi)

D) General Thimayya

Question 9 / 40The traditional dress 'Kuppia' worn by Kodavus resembles the ______ worn by Arabs.

A) Kuffia

B) Kuffia

C) Kurta

D) Kaftan

Question 10 / 40Which river obtains its water from the hills of Coorg?

A) Krishna

B) Kaveri

C) Godavari

D) Narmada

Question 11 / 40The large freshwater fish found in the river Kaveri is:

A) Shark

B) Whale

C) Mahaseer

D) Dolphin

Question 12 / 40The Coorg Regiment is one of the most ______ regiments in the Indian Army.

A) Weak

B) Decorated

C) Decorated

D) Small

Question 13 / 40Who are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license?

A) Punjabis

B) Kodavus (Coorgis)

C) Tamilians

D) Bengalis

Question 14 / 40Coorg is the ______ district of Karnataka.

A) Largest

B) Smallest

C) Richest

D) Poorest

Question 15 / 40What is 'Kuppia'?

A) A weapon

B) A food

C) A long black coat with an embroidered waist belt

D) A musical instrument

Question 16 / 40Kingfishers dive into the water to catch:

A) Frogs

B) Fish

C) Insects

D) Stones

Question 17 / 40From where can one see the panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg?

A) Brahmagiri hills

B) Nandi hills

C) Himalaya

D) Kaveri river

Question 18 / 40Which island is located near Coorg?

A) Andaman

B) Nisargadhama

C) Lakshadweep

D) Nicobar

Question 19 / 40Where is India's largest Tibetan settlement found near Coorg?

A) Bylakuppe

B) Mysore

C) Mangalore

D) Ooty

Question 20 / 40Coorgis are known for their:

A) Cruelty

B) Hospitality

C) Laziness

D) Poverty

Question 21 / 40The theory of Arab origin draws support from:

A) Their language

B) Their food

C) The long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt (Kuppia)

C) The long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt (Kuppia)

D) Their houses

Question 22 / 40According to legend, a part of which army settled in Coorg?

A) Napoleon's

B) Alexander's

C) British

D) Portuguese

Question 23 / 40What sports does Coorg offer to tourists?

A) Cricket

B) River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, etc.

C) Hockey

D) Football

Question 24 / 40The bridge to Nisargadhama is a:

A) Iron bridge

B) Rope bridge

C) Concrete bridge

D) Wooden bridge

Question 25 / 40Which animals keep a watchful eye from the tree canopy?

A) Tigers

B) Langurs and Macaques

C) Elephants

D) Deer

Question 26 / 40What can be smelt in the air of Coorg?

A) Tea

B) Invigorating Coffee

C) Flowers

D) Smoke

Question 27 / 40The people of Coorg are:

A) Fearful

B) Independent and brave

C) Weak

D) Rude

Question 28 / 40Coorg is a piece of heaven drifted from the kingdom of ______.

A) Man

B) God

C) Nature

D) Earth

Question 29 / 40The Mahaseer is a large _______ fish.

A) Saltwater

B) Freshwater

C) Muddy water

D) Dead

Question 30 / 40Kodavus marry within their own ______.

A) Village

B) Culture

C) Country

D) State

Question 31 / 40Monks in _______ robes can be seen in Bylakuppe.

A) White

B) Red, ochre and yellow

C) Black

D) Blue

Question 32 / 40How do elephants enjoy in the river Kaveri?

A) By drinking

B) Being bathed and scrubbed by mahouts

C) Fighting

D) Sleeping

Question 33 / 40The land of Coorg is inhabited by:

A) Proud race of martial men

B) Beautiful women

C) Wild creatures

D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Question 34 / 40Who prefers to step aside for wild elephants?

A) Tigers

B) Humans/The author

C) Birds

D) Fish

Question 35 / 40Coorg is a land of rolling ______.

A) Stones

B) Hills

C) Rivers

D) Plains

Question 36 / 40What drop partially eaten fruit into the water for mischief?

A) Birds

B) Squirrels and Langurs

C) Elephants

D) Fish

Question 37 / 40What does 'Martial' mean?

A) Related to marriage

B) Having to do with war/army

C) Peaceful

D) Art

Question 38 / 40How do the most laidback individuals become in Coorg?

A) Lazy

B) Converts to the life of high-energy adventure

C) Sleepy

D) Bored

Question 39 / 40The distance from Bangalore to Coorg is approx:

A) 100 km

B) 250-260 km

C) 500 km

D) 50 km

Question 40 / 40Coorg is home to:

A) Spices and Coffee plantations

B) Deserts

C) Snow

D) Factories