Glimpses of India Coorg,

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Coorg




1. What is Coorg famous for?

  • A) Tea plantations
  • B) Coffee plantations
  • C) Wheat fields
  • D) Rice paddies

2. Which river receives water from the hills and forests of Coorg?

  • A) Ganges
  • B) Brahmaputra
  • C) Kaveri
  • D) Yamuna

3. What is the traditional attire worn by the Kodavus, which resembles Arabic and Kurdish clothing?

  • A) Sari
  • B) Dhoti
  • C) Kuppia
  • D) Kurta

4. Who settled in Coorg according to one theory?

  • A) British soldiers
  • B) Alexander's army
  • C) Chinese traders
  • D) Portuguese sailors

5. **Which Indian Army Chief was a Coorgi?**

  • A) General Cariappa
  • B) General Manekshaw
  • C) General Thimayya
  • D) General Bipin Rawat

6. What is the period when Coorg experiences the season of joy, perfect weather, and occasional showers?

  • A) June to August
  • B) September to March
  • C) December to February
  • D) April to May

7. Which activity is NOT mentioned as a popular adventure sport in Coorg?

  • A) River rafting
  • B) Rappelling
  • C) Skiing
  • D) Mountain biking

8. Which animal enjoys being bathed and scrubbed in the river by their mahouts in Coorg?

  • A) Tigers
  • B) Elephants
  • C) Lions
  • D) Leopards

9. What is the name of the island accessible via a rope bridge in Coorg?

  • A) Andaman Island
  • B) Havelock Island
  • C) Nisargadhama
  • D) Lakshadweep Island

10. Who inhabits Coorg according to the passage?

  • A) Proud race of martial men, beautiful women, and wild creatures
  • B) Only Indian Army soldiers
  • C) Only coffee planters
  • D) Monks

11. What percentage of Coorg is covered by evergreen rainforests?

  • A) 20%
  • B) 30%
  • C) 40%
  • D) 50%

12. Which animal is known for diving into the river to catch fish in Coorg?

  • A) Elephants
  • B) Monkeys
  • C) Kingfishers
  • D) Squirrels

13. What season experiences heavy rainfall in Coorg?

  • A) Winter
  • B) Spring
  • C) Monsoon
  • D) Summer

14. Which famous hill in Coorg offers a panoramic view of the misty landscape?

  • A) Mount Everest
  • B) Brahmagiri hills
  • C) Western Ghats
  • D) Himalayas

15. What is the traditional hospitality of Coorgi homes known for?

  • A) Exclusivity
  • B) Rudeness
  • C) Warmth and hospitality
  • D) Isolation

16. Which community in Coorg is known for their distinct martial traditions and cultural practices?

  • A) Tibetan monks
  • B) Kodavus
  • C) Arab settlers
  • D) British settlers

17. Which fruit do squirrels and langurs drop into the river for fun in Coorg?

  • A) Mangoes
  • B) Oranges
  • C) Apples
  • D) Bananas

18. What color robes do Buddhist monks wear at the nearby settlement of Bylakuppe?

  • A) Red, ochre, and yellow
  • B) Blue and green
  • C) White and black
  • D) Purple and pink

19. Which regiment in the Indian Army is noted for its decorations and includes many Coorgis?

  • A) Gorkha Regiment
  • B) Punjab Regiment
  • C) Coorg Regiment
  • D) Maratha Regiment

20. What kind of plantations are commonly found in Coorg?

  • A) Tea and rubber
  • B) Coffee and spice
  • C) Mango and banana
  • D) Wheat and barley
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh, India

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