CLASS 10
GLIMPSES OF INDIA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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independent & brave
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of Greek or Arabic descent
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too egoistic
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Both Independent and Brave and of Greek or Arabic Descent
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Detailed explanation-1: -The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As one story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here when return became impractical.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solution : It is believed that the people of Coorg are possibly of Greek. It is believed that a part of Alexander. s army moved south along the coast and settled there. The people married among the locals.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to the author, the fiercely independent people of Coorg are descendants of Greeks or Arabs. A part of Alexander’s army moved South along the coast and settled there only when they were unable to return to their country.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: It is believed that Kodavu people are of Arabic origin. It is said that some of Alexander’s armymen moved to south and settled there. Their costume, martial practices and marriage rituals also point to the fact that they are from Arabic origin.
Detailed explanation-5: -The people of Coorg are fiercely independent and brave. Coorgi houses have a tradition of hospitality. The Coorg Regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army. They feel proud in sharing the courageous tales of their sons and fathers.