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Glimpses of India Class 10 NCERT Solutions
Table of Contents
Part – 1 A Baker from Goa
Before You Read (Page 85)
Activity
Discuss in class
1.What images — of people and of places — come to your mind, when you think of our country?
Ans. When we think about our country, the images of different kinds of people at different places, traditions and professions come in our mind.
2. What parts of India have you lived in, or visited? Can you name some popular tourist destinations?
Ans. Do it yourself.
3. You may know that apart from the British, the Dutch and the French, the Portuguese have also Played a part in the history of our country. Can you say which parts of India show French and Portuguese influences?
Ans. Goa, Pondicherry and Mahe show French and Portuguese influences.
4. Can you say which parts of India grow (i) tea, (ii) coffee?
Ans. Assam and Coorg.
Oral Comprehension Check (Page 86)
Question 1: What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about?
Answer: The elders in Goa were nostalgic about the good old Portuguese days, the Portuguese, and their famous loaves of bread.
Question 2: Is bread-making still popular in Goa? How do you know?
Answer: Yes, bread-making is still popular in Goa. The author says that the mixers, moulders, and those who bake the loaves were still present in Goa. The age-old, time-tested furnaces still existed. The ‘thud’ and ‘jingle’ of the traditional baker ’s shampoo, marking his arrival in the morning, could still be heard in some places. It was a family profession, which was carried out generation after generation.
Question 3: What is the baker called?
Answer: The bakers are known as pader in Goa.
Question 4: When would the baker come every day? Why did the children run to meet him?
Answer: The baker came twice every day, once when he set out in the morning on his selling ground, and then again when he returned after emptying his huge basket. The children ran to meet him not because of their love of the loaf, which was bought by the maid-servant of the house. They actually longed for the bread-bangles, which they chose carefully. Sometimes, it was a sweet bread of special make.
Oral Comprehension Check (Page 87)
Question 1: Match the following. What is a must
(i)as marriage gifts? – cakes and Bolinas
(ii)for a party or a feast? – sweet bread called bol
(iii)for a daughter’s engagement? – bread
(iv)for Christmas? – sandwiches
Answer:
(i)as marriage gifts? – sweet bread called bol
(ii)for a party or a feast? – bread
(iii)for a daughter’s engagement? – sandwiches
(iv)for Christmas? – cakes and bolinhas
Question 2: What did the bakers wear: (i) in the Portuguese days? (ii) when the author was young?
Answer: (i) In the Portuguese days, the bakers had a peculiar dress known as the kabai. It was a single-piece long frock reaching down to the knees.
(ii) When the author was young, he saw the bakers wearing a shirt and trousers, which were shorter than full-length ones and longer than half pants.
Question 3: Who invites the comment − “he is dressed like a pader”? Why?
Answer: Anyone who wears a half-pant which reaches just below the knees invites the comment that “he is dressed like a pader”. This was so because the bakers were known as pader and they wore such half pants.
Question 4: Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded?
Answer: The monthly accounts of the baker were recorded on some wall in pencil.
Question 5: What does a ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ mean?
Answer: A ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ means a plump physique. Such a physique was linked to the bakers because they never starved. Baking was a profitable profession. The baker, his family, and his servants always looked happy and prosperous and had a ‘jackfruit-like appearance’
Thinking About the Text (Page 88)
Question 1: Which of these statements are correct?
(i)The pader was an important person in the village in old times.
(ii)Paders still exist in Goan
(iii)The paders went away with the
(iv)The paders continue to wear a single-piece long
(v)Bread and cakes were an integral part of Goan life in the old
(vi)Traditional bread-baking is still a very profitable
(vii)Paders and their families starve in the present
Answer:
Answer:(i) Correct
(vii)Paders still exist in Goan
Answer: Correct
(viii)The paders went away with the
Answer: Incorrect. The paders still exist in Goan villages.
(iv)The paders continue to wear a single-piece long frock.
Answer: Incorrect. The paders wear shirts, and trousers that are shorter than full- length ones and longer than half pants.
(v)Bread and cakes were an integral part of Goan life in the old days.
Answer: Incorrect. Bread and cakes are still an integral part of Goan life.
(vi)Traditional bread-baking is still a very profitable business.
Answer: Correct
(vii)Paders and their families starve in the present times.
Answer: Incorrect. Baking is still a very profitable business in Goa.
Question 2: Is bread an important part of Goan life? How do you know this?
Answer: Bread is an important part of Goan life. Marriage gifts are meaningless without the sweet bread known as the bol. For a party, bread is a must, while for Christmas, cakes and bolinhas are a must. Sandwiches must be prepared by the lady of the house on her daughter’s engagement. The author says that everybody loves the
fragrance of loaves. The elders were given loaves and the children were given bread- bangles, which they longed for. Also, the fact that the bakery is a profitable profession shows that the love for bread is enormous in Goa.
Question 3: Tick the right answer. What is the tone of the author when he says the following?
(i)The thud and the jingle of the traditional baker’s bamboo can still be heard in some (nostalgic, hopeful, sad)
(ii)Maybe the father is not alive but the son still carries on the family (nostalgic, hopeful, sad)
(iii)I still recall the typical fragrance of those (nostalgic, hopeful, naughty)
(iv)The tiger never brushed his Hot tea could wash and clean up everything so nicely, after all. (naughty, angry,funny)
(v)Cakes and bolinhas are a must for Christmas as well as other (sad, hopeful, matter-of-fact)
(vi)The baker and his family never They always looked happy and prosperous. (matter-of-fact, hopeful, sad)
Answer: (i) The thud and the jingle of the traditional baker’s bamboo can still be heard in some places.
Answer: Nostalgic
(ii)Maybe the father is not alive but the son still carries on the family
Answer: Nostalgic
(iii)I still recall the typical fragrance of those
Answer: Nostalgic
(iv)The tiger never brushed his Hot tea could wash and clean up everything so nicely, after all.
Answer: Funny
(v)Cakes and bolinhas are a must for Christmas as well as other
Answer: Matter-of-fact
(vi)The baker and his family never They always looked happy and prosperous.
Answer: Matter-of-fact
Part – II Coorg
Thinking About the Text (Page 92)
Question 1: Where is Coorg?
Answer: Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka, located midway between Mysore and Mangalore.
Question 2: What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent?
Answer: According to the author, the fiercely independent people of Coorg are possible of Greek or Arabic descent. A part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast. They settled there when return became impractical. These people married amongst the locals and their culture is evident in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The Kodavus wear a long, black coat, with an embroidered waist-belt, known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds, hence supporting the theory of their Arab origin.
Question 3: What are some of the things you now know about
(i)the people of Coorg?
(ii)the main crop of Coorg?
(iii)the sports it offers to tourists?
(iv)the animals you are likely to see in Coorg?
(v)its distance from Bangalore, and how to get there?
Answer: (i)The people of Coorg are fiercely independent. They are of Greek or Arabic descent. They have a tradition of hospitality. They enjoy recounting numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a license. The author has described the people of Coorg as a proud race of martial men and beautiful women.0
(ii)Coffee is the main crop of The coffee estates stands tucked under tree canopies in prime corners.
(iii)The sports that Coorg offers to tourists are river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking, and
(iv)The animals that one is likely to see in Coorg are birds, bees, butterflies, macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs, loris, and wild
(v)The distance between Coorg and Bangalore is around 260 There are two routes to Coorg from Bangalore and both are of the same distance. The most frequented route is the one via Mysore. The other route is via Neelamangal, Kunigal, and Chanrayanapatna.
Question 4: Here are six sentences with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)
(i)During monsoons, it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit (para 2)
(ii)Some people say that Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled (para 3)
(iii)The Coorg people are always ready to tell stories of their sons’ and fathers’ (para 4)
(iv)Even people who normally lead an easy and slow life get smitten by the high- energy adventure sports of (para 6)
(v)The theory of the Arab origin is supported by the long coat with embroidered waist-belt they (para 3)
(vi)Macaques, Malabar squirrels observe you carefully from the tree (para 7)
Answer:
(i)keep many visitors away
(ii)as one story goes
(iii)are more than willing to recount
(iv)the most laidback individuals become converts to
(v)draws support from
(vi)keep a watchful eye
Thinking about Language – Page No.93
Collocations
Certain words ‘go together’. Such ‘word friends’ are called collocations. The collocation of a word is ‘the company it keeps’.
For example, look at the paired sentences and phrases below. Which is a common collocation, and which one is odd? Strike out the odd sentence or phrase.
(a)• ‘How old are you?’ (b) • a pleasant person
• ‘How young are you?’ • a pleasant pillow
Here are some nouns from the text.
culture monks surprise experience weather tradition
Work with a partner and discuss which of the nouns can collocate with which of the adjectives given below. The first one has been done for you.
unique terrible unforgettable serious ancient wide sudden
(i)culture: unique culture, ancient culture
(ii)monks: :
(iii)surprise: :
(iv)experience :
(v)weather :
(vi)tradition :
Answer: (i) culture: unique culture, ancient culture
(ii)monks: serious monks
(iii)surprise: unique surprise, terrible surprise, unforgettable surprise
(v)experience: unique experience, terrible experience, unforgettable experience
(vi)weather: terrible weather
(vii)tradition: unique tradition, ancient tradition
Question 2: Complete the following phrases from the text. For each phrase, can you find at least one other word that would fit into the blank?
(i)tales of
(ii)coastal
(iii)a piece of
(iv)evergreen
(v)plantations
(vi)bridge_
(vii)wild
You may add your own examples to this list.
Answer: From the text
(i)tales of valour
(ii)coastal town
(iii)a piece of heaven
(iv)evergreen rainforests
(v)coffee plantations
(vi)rope bridge
(vii)wild elephants Other than the text
(i)tales of morality
(ii)coastal food
(iii)a piece of cake
(iv)evergreen hero
(v)crop plantations
(vi)sturdy bridge
(vii)wild beasts
Part – III Tea from Assam
Thinking About Language – Page No.96-97
Question 1: 1. Look at these words: upkeep, downpour, undergo, dropout, walk-in. They are built up from a verb (keep, pour, go, drop, walk) and an adverb or a particle (up, down, under, out, in).
Use these words appropriately in the sentences below. You may consult a dictionary.
(i)A heavy has been forecast due to low pressure in the Bay of
(ii)Rakesh will major surgery tomorrow
(iii)My brother is responsible for the of our family
(iv)The rate for this accountancy course is very
(v)She went to the Enterprise Company to attend a
2. Now fill in the blanks in the sentences given below by combining the verb given in brackets with one of the words the box as appropriate.
over by throughout up down
(i)The Army attempted unsuccessfully to the (throw)
(ii)Scientists are on the brink of a major in cancer (break)
(iii)The State Government plans to build a traffic on the main (pass)
(iv) Gautama’s on life changed when he realised that the world is full of sorrow. (look)
(v)Rakesh seemed unusually on life changed when he realised that the world is full of after the game. (cast)
Answer:
1. (i)A heavy downpour has been forecast due to low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.
(ii)Rakesh will undergo major surgery tomorrow morning.
(iii)My brother is responsible for the upkeep of our family property.
(iv)The dropout rate for this accountancy course is very high.
(v)She went to the Enterprise Company to attend a walk-in-interview.
2. (i) The Army attempted unsuccessfully to overthrow the Government.
(ii)Scientists are on the brink of a major breakthrough in cancer research.
(iii)The State Government plans to build a by-pass for Bhubaneswar to speed up traffic on the main
(iv)Gautama’s outlook on life changed when he realized that the world is full of
(v)Rakesh seemed unusually downcast after the game.
II. Notice how these -ing and -ed adjectives are used.
| (a) Chess is an interesting game. | I am very interested in chess. |
| (b) Going trekking in the Himalayas this summer is an exciting idea. | We are very excited about the trek. |
| (c) Are all your school books this boring? | He was bored as he had no friends there. |
The -ing adjectives show the qualities that chess, trekking, or these books have: they cause interest, excitement, or boredom in you. The —ed/—en adjectives show your mental state, or your physical state: how you feel in response to ideas, events or things.
1. Think of suitable −ing or −ed adjectives to answer the following questions. You may also use words from those given above.
How would you describe
(i)a good detective serial on television?
(ii)debate on your favourite topic ‘Homework Should Be Banned’?
(iii)how do you feel when you stay indoors due to incessant rain?
(iv)how do you feel when you open a present?
(v)how you feel when you watch your favourite programme on television?_
(vi)the look on your mother’s face as you waited in a queue?
(vi)how do you feel when tracking a tiger in a tiger reserve forest?
(vii)the story you have recently read, or a film you have seen?
Answer:
(i) a good detective serial on television? Interesting
(ii)a debate on your favourite topic ‘Homework Should Be Banned’? Exciting
(iii)how you feel when you stay indoors due to incessant rain? Bored
(iv)how you feel when you open a present? Excited