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

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

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

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

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• a) Kodava traditions are portrayed as outdated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

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

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

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

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

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