CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Lucio Rodrigues (1916-73) was a great Konkani essayist. He wrote several articles in English and Konkani to various periodicals and magazines. He served as the visiting professor of Folklore at many universities and also as a professor of English in Mumbai and Goa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theme of the Lesson The narrative is a nostalgic writing based on the culture of bakery in Goa and it highlights the important social position of bakery goods and bakers in the Goan culture and tradition. The chapter delves deep into the Goan bakery profession which the place gets from the Potugese colonization.

Detailed explanation-3: -The second story of Glimpses of India Class 10 is by the famous author Lokesh Abrol named, Coorg, a place in Karnataka. This story revolves around the environment, wildlife, weather, people, and the landscape of Coorg.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: A Baker from Goa highlights the importance of the traditional practice of making breads for every occasion and festival of the Goan people. This tradition continues even today. This shows how our traditional practices can keep us to our past and heritage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lucio Rodrigues (born October 26, 1980), aka “Lagarto” (lizard in Portuguese), is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is also a fighter (MMA and BJJ) and a teacher. He currently lives and coach in London, UK.