CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Hump-backed Mahseer is a large freshwater fish, also called the tiger of the water and found only in the Cauvery river basin (including Kerala’s Pambar, Kabini and Bhavani rivers). It is critically endangered in the IUCN’s red list.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mahaseer-a large freshwater fish-abound in these waters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most sought-after game fish in the world, the hump-backed mahseer is also called the Tiger of Kaveri for the fight it puts up, giving anglers the thrill they seek. Mahseer of 120 lbs (54.5 kg) caught from the Kaveri river in 1946.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: The Cauvery River, a significant river in South India, originates in the woods and hills of Coorg, which are situated on the Brahmagiri highlands close to Bhagamandala. The Mahaseer, a sizable freshwater fish, is abundant in this river.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ans: The large freshwater fish available in the river in Coorg is Mahaseer.