Chapter 5 – Glimpses of India Additional Questions & Answers

Content structure

  • A. Multiple choice questions & answers (MCQs)
    • Part I – A Baker from Goa
    • Part II – Coorg
    • Part III – Tea from Assam
  • B. Fill in the blanks
  • C. True or False
  • D. Short questions & answers
    • Part I – A Baker from Goa
    • Part II – Coorg
    • Part III – Tea from Assam
  • E. Long questions & answers

A. Multiple choice questions & answers (MCQs)

Part I – A Baker from Goa

1. Who are called paders in Goa?
(a) Cooks
(b) Milkmen
(c) Bakers
(d) Fruit sellers

Ans: (c) Bakers

2. When did the baker visit the houses?
(a) Once a week
(b) Only at night
(c) Twice a day
(d) Every hour

Ans: (c) Twice a day

3. What did the children in Goa love to get from the baker?
(a) Milk bottles
(b) Bread-bangles
(c) Cakes
(d) Fruits

Ans: (b) Bread-bangles

4. Who usually bought the bread from the baker?
(a) The children
(b) The housemaid
(c) The father
(d) The mother

Ans: (b) The housemaid

5. What kind of bread did the elders prefer?
(a) Bread-bangles
(b) Cakes
(c) Loaves
(d) Biscuits

Ans (c) Loaves

6. Which bread is a must for marriages in Goa?
(a) Cake
(b) Bol
(c) Toast
(d) Bread-bangles

Ans: (b) Bol

7. What did the lady of the house make for engagements?
(a) Sweets
(b) Juice
(c) Sandwiches
(d) Soup

Ans: (c) Sandwiches

8. What food is essential for Christmas in Goa?
(a) Sweets
(b) Cakes and bolinhas
(c) Biryani
(d) Rice

Ans: (b) Cakes and bolinhas

9. What was the traditional dress of the baker called?
(a) Kurta
(b) Kabai
(c) Sherwani
(d) Frock

Ans: (b) Kabai

10. How did the baker collect his money?
(a) Daily
(b) Weekly
(c) At the end of the month
(d) Never collected

Ans: (c) At the end of the month

11. What does ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ refer to?
(a) Tallness
(b) Fat and round body
(c) Rough skin
(d) Dark colour

Ans: (b) Fat and round body

12. What showed that the baker was doing well financially?
(a) He lived in a palace
(b) He had a cycle
(c) His plump body
(d) He had servants

Ans: (c) His plump body

13. What smell does the narrator still remember?
(a) Flowers
(b) Tea
(c) Loaves of bread
(d) Mangoes

Ans: (c) Loaves of bread

14. What sound is used to describe the bamboo staff?
(a) Clang-clang
(b) Jhang-jhang
(c) Ding-dong
(d) Bang-bang

Ans: (b) Jhang-jhang

15. What did children sometimes get instead of bread-bangles?
(a) Fruits
(b) Sweet bread
(c) Biscuits
(d) Cakes

Ans: (b) Sweet bread

Part II – Coorg

1. Where is Coorg located?
(a) Near Delhi
(b) Between Mysore and Mangalore
(c) In Rajasthan
(d) Near Mumbai

Ans: (b) Between Mysore and Mangalore

2. What kind of people live in Coorg?
(a) Lazy and shy
(b) Proud and brave
(c) Scared and silent
(d) Tired and weak

Ans: (b) Proud and brave

3. What are the main things found in Coorg?
(a) Factories and machines
(b) Beaches and sand
(c) Rainforests, coffee, and spices
(d) Snow and ice

Ans: (c) Rainforests, coffee, and spices

4. What smell is in the air in Coorg?
(a) Flowers
(b) Spices
(c) Coffee
(d) Rain

Ans: (c) Coffee

5. How much of Coorg is covered by rainforests?
(a) 10%
(b) 30%
(c) 50%
(d) 70%

Ans: (b) 30%

6. What kind of land is Coorg described as?
(a) Desert land
(b) Piece of heaven
(c) Dry and dusty
(d) Rocky land

Ans: (b) Piece of heaven

7. When is the best time to visit Coorg?
(a) April to June
(b) January to April
(c) September to March
(d) June to August

Ans: (c) September to March

8. What are the people of Coorg possibly descended from?
(a) Romans or Chinese
(b) Greeks or Arabs
(c) British or French
(d) Persians or Egyptians

Ans: (b) Greeks or Arabs

9. Which regiment is famous in the Indian Army?
(a) Punjab Regiment
(b) Coorg Regiment
(c) Rajput Regiment
(d) Assam Regiment

Ans: (b) Coorg Regiment

10. What place gives a view of Coorg’s landscape?
(a) Market street
(b) Brahmagiri hills
(c) Nisargadhama island
(d) Bylakuppe village

Ans: (b) Brahmagiri hills

11. Which river flows through Coorg?
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Kaveri
(d) Krishna

Ans: (c) Kaveri

12. Who was the first Chief of the Indian Army?
(a) Dr. Ambedkar
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) General Cariappa
(d) Subhash Bose

Ans: (c) General Cariappa

13. What is Mahaseer?
(a) A fruit
(b) A tree
(c) A fish
(d) A bird

Ans: (c) A fish

14. Who scrubs the elephants in the river?
(a) Kids
(b) Tourists
(c) Mahouts
(d) Monks

Ans: (c) Mahouts

Part III – Tea from Assam

1. Who asked for two cups of tea?
(a) Rajvir
(b) Pranjol
(c) The vendor
(d) The train guard

Ans: (b) Pranjol

2. How many cups of tea are drunk every day around the world, according to Rajvir?
(a) Ten lakh
(b) Ten crore
(c) Eighty crore
(d) One hundred crore

Ans: (c) Eighty crore

3. What did Rajvir see from the train window?
(a) Deserts
(b) Paddy fields and tea bushes
(c) Snowy mountains
(d) Rivers and boats

Ans: (b) Paddy fields and tea bushes

4. What kind of books did Pranjol like to read?
(a) Fairy tales
(b) History books
(c) Detective stories
(d) Comics

Ans: (c) Detective stories

5. What did the tea bushes look like?
(a) Huge trees
(b) A sea of green plants
(c) Dry grass
(d) Rocks

Ans: (b) A sea of green plants

6. Which state has the largest tea plantations in the world?
(a) Kerala
(b) Gujarat
(c) Assam
(d) Punjab

Ans: (c) Assam

7. What grew from Bodhidharma’s eyelids?
(a) Trees
(b) Flowers
(c) Tea plants
(d) Grass

Ans: (c) Tea plants

8. When was tea first drunk in China?
(a) In the 1800s
(b) In 2700 B.C.
(c) In the 1900s
(d) In 2000 A.D.

Ans: (b) In 2700 B.C.

9. What did drinking tea from those plants do?
(a) Made people sleepy
(b) Gave energy
(c) Banished sleep
(d) Made people laugh

Ans: (c) Banished sleep

10. Where did the words ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ come from?
(a) India
(b) Europe
(c) China
(d) Japan

Ans: (c) China

11. Where did the train stop before the boys got off?
(a) Dhekiabari
(b) Mumbai
(c) Mariani Junction
(d) Assam Tea Station

Ans: (c) Mariani Junction

12. What were the tea-pluckers wearing?
(a) School uniforms
(b) Plastic aprons
(c) Raincoats
(d) Sarees

Ans: (b) Plastic aprons

13. Where were they going after the station?
(a) To a park
(b) To Dhekiabari Tea Estate
(c) To the airport
(d) To a hotel

Ans: (b) To Dhekiabari Tea Estate

14. What is the second-flush or sprouting period?
(a) January to March
(b) May to July
(c) October to December
(d) March to May

Ans: (b) May to July

B. Fill in the blanks

1. Pranjol was reading a ____________ book during the train journey. (detective)
2. They sipped the _______________ hot tea while sitting in the train. (steaming)
3. The tea bushes looked like a sea of green plants against the background of thick _________________ hills. (wooded)
4. Rajvir said it was the second flush or ________________ period. (sprouting)
5. The pluckers wore _____________________ aprons while working. (plastic)
6. The tea-pluckers carried _____________________ baskets on their backs. (bamboo)
7. On both sides of the road were acre upon acre of _____________________ bushes. (tea)
8. The island of Nisargadhama can be reached by crossing a ____________________ bridge. (rope)
9. The people of Coorg are believed to be of Greek or ________________ origin. (Arab)
10. At Bylakuppe, you can meet Buddhist _________________ wearing colourful robes. (monks)
11. Coorg is known for its coffee, spices, and ____________________ forests. (evergreen)
12. Bread was a must at ________________ in Goan families. (wedding)
13. Children loved to eat bread ____________________ instead of loaves. (bangles)
14. The baker’s fat body showed he was never _________________. (hungry)
15. The Portuguese are remembered for introducing ___________________ in Goa. (loaves of bread)

D. True or False

1. Children loved getting loaves of bread from the baker. (False)
S/S: Children liked the sweet bread-bangles, not the big loaves that were made for adults.

2. The baker wore a short jacket called a sherwani. (False)
S/S: The baker wore a long, frock-like dress called a kabai, not a sherwani.

3. The baker would write bills on a wall using a pencil. (True)
S/S: The baker kept monthly records by writing with a pencil on the wall.

4. In Goa, people still remember the old Portuguese bread days. (True)
S/S: Many elders in Goa still talk happily about those days and the famous bread.

5. Coorg is a desert area with very little greenery. (False)
S/S: Coorg is full of green hills, rainforests, and coffee plantations.

6. The kuppia is a kind of music played in Coorg. (False)
S/S: The kuppia is a traditional long coat worn by the people of Coorg.

7. The people of Coorg are known to be brave and independent. (True)
S/S: The people of Coorg are described as proud, brave, and strong.

8. Tourists can enjoy river rafting and trekking in Coorg. (True)
S/S: Tourists enjoy activities like rafting, trekking, and rappelling in Coorg.

9. The Coorg Regiment is one of the smallest in India. (False)
S/S: The Coorg Regiment is described as one of the most decorated regiments in India.

10. Bylakuppe is a Tibetan settlement near Coorg. (True)
S/S: The passage says Bylakuppe is a nearby place where many Buddhist monks live.

11. The island of Nisargadhama can be reached by swimming. (True)
S/S: The island is reached by walking across a rope bridge, not by swimming.

12. Rajvir had no idea about tea before the trip. (False)
S/S: Rajvir already knew a lot about tea before the trip because he had read about it.

13. Pranjol was reading a detective book on the train. (True)
S/S: Pranjol was deeply interested in his detective book while traveling on the train.

14. Tea was first drunk in China. (True)
S/S: Rajvir mentioned that tea had been used in China as early as 2700 B.C.

15. Tea was first used in Europe as a party drink. (False)
S/S: People in Europe first used tea as a kind of medicine, not as a party drink.

16. According to Indian legend, tea grew from Bodhidharma’s eyelids. (True)
S/S: The legend says that tea plants grew where Bodhidharma’s eyelids fell after he cut them off.

E. Short questions & answers

1. What were bakers in Goa called?
Ans: The bakers in Goa were called paders. This name came from the Portuguese, and many people in Goan villages still use this word for bakers even today.

2. What did children love to get from the baker?
Ans: Children loved getting bread-bangles from the baker. These were sweet, round-shaped pieces of bread, and children waited excitedly just to get these special treats.

3. What was the baker’s traditional dress called?
Ans: The baker’s traditional dress was called a kabai. It was a long, single-piece robe that reached his knees and was commonly worn during Portuguese times.

4. Where did the baker write his bills?
Ans: The baker wrote his monthly bills with a pencil on the wall. He usually collected the payments once a month.

5. Why was bread important in Goa?
Ans: Bread was an important part of Goan life. People always needed it for special occasions like weddings, parties, and festivals because these events were incomplete without sweet bread called bol.

6. What smell does the narrator still remember?
Ans: The narrator still remembers the sweet smell of fresh bread loaves, which brings back memories of his childhood in Goa.

7. Did children brush their teeth before eating bread?
Ans: No, the children were too excited to eat the bread, so they didn’t brush their teeth or wash their faces in the morning.

8. What did the baker carry on his head?
Ans: The baker carried a large basket of bread on his head, filled with loaves, sweet buns, and bread bangles.

9. How did the baker greet the lady of the house?
Ans: He greeted her politely by saying, “Good morning,” and then placed his basket on a bamboo stand to sell the bread.

10. Why do people sometimes say that a fat person looks like a baker?
Ans: People sometimes say that a fat person looks like a baker because, in the past, bakers were usually fat and looked healthy, so today people often say this as a joke.

Part II – Coorg

1. Where is Coorg located?
Ans: Coorg is a small district in Karnataka, located between Mysore and Mangalore. It is full of hills, forests, and plantations.

2. What is the best time to visit Coorg?
Ans: The best time to visit Coorg is from September to March, when the weather is nice, perfect for enjoying nature and going outside.

3. What is the traditional dress of Coorg men called?
Ans: The traditional dress of Coorg men is called a kuppia, which is a long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt that looks like the kuffia worn by Arab men.

4. Name two adventure sports you can enjoy in Coorg.
Ans: Two popular adventure sports enjoyed in Coorg are river rafting and trekking, along with activities such as rock climbing and mountain biking through its forests and hills.

5. What animals are seen in the trees of Coorg?
Ans: Animals like macaques, langurs, squirrels, and the slender loris can be seen in the trees of Coorg, sitting quietly and watching people.

6. Who was General Cariappa?
Ans: General Cariappa was a Coorgi and the first Indian Chief of Army Staff, and he was very proud of his homeland, Coorg.

7. How can you reach Nisargadhama island?
Ans: Nisargadhama island can be reached by crossing a rope bridge, making it a peaceful picnic spot surrounded by trees and water.

Part III – Tea from Assam

1. Where were Rajvir and Pranjol going?
Ans: Rajvir and Pranjol were going to the Dhekiabari Tea Estate in Assam, where Pranjol’s father worked and managed the tea garden.

2. What kind of book was Pranjol reading?
Ans: Pranjol was reading a detective book during the train journey to Assam.

3. Who is believed to have discovered tea in China?
Ans: A Chinese emperor is believed to have discovered tea when some leaves from burning twigs fell into a pot of boiling water, when he found that the water tasted good.

4. How was tea first used in Europe?
Ans: In Europe, tea was first used as medicine, and people drank it for health reasons before it became a part of daily life.

5. What do tea-pluckers carry on their backs?
Ans: Tea-pluckers carry bamboo baskets on their backs to collect freshly plucked tea leaves from the gardens.

F. Long questions & answers

1. Why was the baker in Goa such an important person in the village, and what role did he play in people’s daily lives and celebrations?
Ans: : The baker was an important figure in the Goan village because he brought fresh bread to people’s homes every day. He visited twice a day with a basket full of loaves and special treats like bread-bangles. Bread was essential for all important occasions such as weddings, festivals, and engagements. Without his delivery, no celebration felt complete. The baker also stood for tradition and comfort, and his visits brought joy to both children and adults, making him a valued part of daily village life.

2. What was the traditional dress of the Goan baker, and how is it remembered in Goan culture today?
Ans: The traditional dress of the Goan baker was called a kabai. During Portuguese times, bakers wore a long, single-piece frock that reached the knees. Later, bakers began wearing trousers that were slightly longer than half-pants. Even today, when someone wears short trousers just below the knees, people jokingly say, “He’s dressed like a pader.” This shows how strongly the baker’s image is rooted in Goan culture, where even their clothing has left a lasting impression on the villagers.

3. Why was the baker considered prosperous, and what did his appearance suggest about the success of his profession?
Ans: The baker was considered prosperous because he always looked well-fed and content. His plump body, described as “jackfruit-like,” was a sign that he never went hungry. Baking was a profitable profession, especially during the Portuguese days, and the baker earned well by supplying bread for daily use and special events. His cheerful appearance, decent income, and respect in the village made him a symbol of success. Even today, people jokingly compare fat, happy-looking individuals to bakers because of this image.

4. What is the story behind the origin of the people of Coorg, and what unique traditions support these beliefs?
Ans: People believe the Coorgis may be of Greek or Arab descent. One story suggests that a portion of Alexander’s army settled in Coorg, while another story connects the Coorgis to Arabs due to their traditional dress, the kuppia, which resembles the Arab kuffia. Coorgis follow unique marriage and religious customs that differ from the Hindu mainstream. Their traditions, bravery, and distinct clothing support these beliefs. Though no one knows for sure, their culture reflects a mix of martial spirit and foreign influence.

5. How is the culture of bravery and military service reflected in Coorg’s people and history?
Ans: The culture of bravery in Coorg is seen in its proud military background. Coorg has given India many brave soldiers, including General Cariappa, the first Chief of the Indian Army. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most respected. Families still share stories of their sons and fathers who served with honor. This martial spirit is part of everyday life. Coorgi culture deeply roots bravery, as evidenced by their traditions, weapons, and dress, all of which reflect a strong military connection.

6. What is the significance of the Brahmagiri hills and Nisargadhama island in the Coorg region?
Ans: The Brahmagiri hills offer a panoramic view of the beautiful Coorg landscape. Covered in mist and surrounded by forests, it’s a popular trekking spot. Nisargadhama is a peaceful island that can be reached by crossing a rope bridge. It has bamboo groves and a lovely picnic area. Both places show Coorg’s natural charm and are ideal for visitors who love nature, calmness, and beauty. These spots are highlights for anyone exploring Coorg’s unique geography and eco-tourism appeal.

7. How does the chapter use the journey of Rajvir and Pranjol to teach readers about tea, and what is its overall message?
Ans: Through the eyes of Rajvir and his journey to Assam with Pranjol, the chapter introduces readers to the world of tea—its beauty, history, and production. Rajvir’s curiosity and observations help us learn about tea gardens, legends, and the hard work of tea pluckers. The chapter mixes facts with storytelling, making learning enjoyable. The overall message is to stay curious and observe the world around us. It also reminds us how something as simple as tea has a deep story behind it.

8. What does the chapter reveal about Assam’s importance in tea production, and how does the landscape reflect that?
Ans: Assam is known for having the largest concentration of tea plantations in the world. The chapter describes its vast tea gardens stretching as far as the eye can see, with shade trees and busy tea pluckers. The land, weather, and rainfall make Assam perfect for growing tea. The smell of fresh leaves and the view of green fields show how deeply tea is connected to Assam’s culture and economy. This landscape reflects Assam’s role as a major tea-producing state.

9. Why is tea one of the most popular drinks in the world, and what facts did Rajvir share to show its global importance?
Ans: Rajvir shared that over eighty crore cups of tea are consumed every day across the world. Tea is loved by people from all walks of life and is enjoyed at any time of the day. It has a long history, first used as a medicine in Europe and as a refreshing drink in Asia. Rajvir also mentioned that the words tea, chai, and chini come from Chinese, showing its origin. Its taste, health benefits, and cultural value make it very popular.

10. How is tea processed after it is plucked from the garden, and what steps in the passage help us understand this journey from leaf to cup?
Ans: In the passage, we learn that tea pluckers pick fresh tea leaves by hand, placing them in large bamboo baskets carried on their backs. These leaves are taken by tractor to a factory, which is described in the distance with tall chimneys and smoke. Although the passage doesn’t explain all factory steps, it hints at further processing like drying, rolling, and sorting. This shows that tea goes through a careful journey from the green garden to becoming the warm drink we enjoy every day.

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