Updated on 04/06/2026
*II- Coorg (Lokesh Abrol)*
*1. Who is the writer of ‘Coorg’?
Ans. Lokesh Abrol
*2. Where is Coorg situated?
Ans. In Karnataka
*3. Which crops grow in Coorg in plenty?*
Ans. Coffee and spices
*4. How much area of Coorg is covered by evergreen forests?
Ans. Thirty per cent (30%)
*5. From which river do Coorgs get water?
Ans. The Kaveri river
*6. Who was the first chief of the Indian Army?
Ans. General Cariappa
*7. What is Mahaseer?*
Ans. A large freshwater fish found in Kaveri River
*8. Which are the best months to visit Coorg? For tourists*
Ans. From September to March (The season of joy)
*9. What is the distance of Coorg from Bangalore?*
Ans. Around 260 km.
*10. Which sports are available for the tourists in Coorg?*
Ans. River rafting, canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking
*11. What is the district headquarter of Coorg?*
Ans. Madikeri
12. What is the name of the stunning 64-acre island located in Coorg?
Ans. Nisargadhama
13. Where is India’s largest Tibetan Buddhist settlement located near Coorg?
Ans. At Bylakuppe.
14. What is the traditional dress worn by the Kodavu people called?
Ans. Kuppia
Textual Questions
*1. Where is Coorg located?*
Ans. Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is beautifully situated midway between the coastal town of Mangalore and the royal city of Mysore. It as a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God.
*2. What is Coorg famous for? What is the best season to visit Coorg?*
Ans. Coorg is famous for coffee plantations, high quality spices and evergreen rainforests. To visit Coorg, the best season of joy commences from September and continues till March. During this time, the monsoon rains stop, the air is filled with coffee aroma, and the weather becomes perfectly pleasant for tourists.
*3. What is the story about the Kodavu (Coorgi) people’s descent?*
Ans. It is believed that Kodavu people are of Arabic origin. It is said that Alexander's army men moved to the south and settled there. They wear the same Kuppia dress, i.e., a long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt. The Kuppia resembles the Kuffia of the Arabs and the Kurds.
*4. What kind of sports are available to the tourists in Coorg?*
Ans. There are so many adventure sports for tourists in Coorg such as river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock-climbing, and mountain biking.
Q.5 Why is the Coorg Regiment highly respected in the Indian Army?
Ans. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments in the Indian Army, having won numerous medals for exceptional bravery in battle. Furthermore, the first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a proud Coorgi.
*Long Answer*
*1. Where is Coorg situated? What is it famous for?*
Ans. Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is located midway between Mysore and Mangalore. Coorg is famous for coffee, spices and evergreen forests. Thirty percent of its area is covered with the evergreen rain-forests. It is a very beautiful place. It seems as if it has drifted from the kingdom of God. The best season to visit Coorg is from September to March.
The people of Coorg are brave. Their culture can be seen in the martial tradition. They wear long black coats. The Coorg regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian army. The first chief of the Indian Army was a Coorgi named General Cariappa. Coorgis are permitted to carry arms without license.