GLIMPSES OF INDIA

In the story "A Baker from Goa," what does the presence of the baker indicate about the cultural influences in Goa?

• a) Goa was influenced by British culture

• b) Goa retained traditional Indian customs

• c) Goa was influenced by Portuguese culture

• d) Goa had no foreign cultural influences

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How does the writer in "A Baker from Goa" use the baker's presence to symbolize continuity and change in Goan society?

• a) The baker represents the continuity of British influence

• b) The baker represents the change in traditional customs

• c) The baker represents the merging of Indian and Portuguese cultures

• d) The baker symbolizes the rejection of foreign influence

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What does the narrator's nostalgia in "A Baker from Goa" reveal about the impact of colonialism on local traditions?

• a) Colonialism erased local traditions completely

• b) Local traditions adapted and integrated colonial influences

• c) Colonialism had no impact on local traditions

• d) Local traditions remained purely Indian

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In "Coorg," how does the description of the landscape contribute to the theme of cultural diversity?

• a) The landscape is used to highlight uniformity in culture

• b) The landscape emphasizes the isolation of Coorg from the rest of India

• c) The landscape reflects the cultural richness and diversity of Coorg

• d) The landscape is irrelevant to the theme of cultural diversity

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What does the reference to Kodava traditions in "Coorg" suggest about the community's sense of identity?

• a) Kodava traditions are portrayed as outdated

• b) Kodava traditions are central to the community's identity

• c) Kodava traditions are losing significance in modern times

• d) Kodava traditions are influenced by other cultures

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How does the portrayal of the Kodagu people in "Coorg" challenge common stereotypes about rural communities?

• a) It portrays them as uneducated and backward

• b) It depicts them as isolated from modern society

• c) It highlights their bravery, hospitality, and respect for nature

• d) It shows them as uninterested in preserving their culture

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The chapter "A Baker from Goa" uses vivid imagery to describe the baker’s dress. What does this imagery primarily convey?

• a) The baker's wealth

• b) The baker's cultural significance

• c) The influence of Portuguese fashion

• d) The simplicity of Goan life

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The chapter "Coorg" draws attention to the natural beauty of the region. Which literary device is most prominent in the author’s description of the Coorg landscape?

• a) Hyperbole

• b) Personification

• c) Metaphor

• d) Simile

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In "Tea from Assam," tea is described as an “addiction.” What deeper meaning could this term suggest within the context of the story?

• a) A dependency on foreign goods

• b) The cultural integration of tea

• c) The economic reliance on tea plantations

• d) The psychological impact of colonial rule

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The chapter "Tea from Assam" suggests that the first tea leaves were discovered by:

• a) A monk who meditated

• b) A Chinese Emperor who was boiling water

• c) A British explorer in India

• d) A farmer in Assam

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