MY IMPRESSIONS OF ASSAM (ENGLISH, HS FIRST YEAR)

 

MY IMPRESSIONS OF ASSAM

Q. How much time has the writer spent in Assam?

Ans : The writer has spent four months in Assam.

 

Q. Where did the writer visit soon after his arrival in Assam?

Ans : The writer visited Kaziranga Game Reserve soon after his arrival in Assam.

 

Q. Where did the writer not see a single rhino?

Ans : The writer didn't see a single rhino in the game reserves of East Africa.

 

Q. Where did the writer hear the ancient melodious death chant?

Ans : In a Kabul village the writer heard the ancient melodious death chant.

 

Q. What do today's school boys prefer?

Ans : The school boys of today prefer jazz music from Hollywood.

 

Q. What do the Thangkhuls do in their houses?

Ans : The Thangkhuls spendidly decorate their houses.

 

Q. Name the tribe that is expert in making village gates.

Ans : The Angamis are experts in making village gates.

 

Q. Who was Mr. Raymond Martimer?

Ans : Mr. Raymond Martimer was a discerning critic.

 

Q. What made Verrier Elwin feel delighted in Assam?

Ans : In the sojourn of his stay in Assam Verrier Elwin felt delighted to see the natural beauty, grace and charm of the Assamese people and the beauty in human relationships.

 

Q. Why are the wild animals safe in Africa?

Ans : In Africa the wild animals roam freely in streets as they consider human beings as their friends. The wild animals are safe in Africa as people help the government in making the sanctuaries a grand success. No one in Africa dares to dream of poaching.

 

Q. What does the writer appeal the public to do for the game sanctuaries in Kaziranga?

Ans : The writer appeals to the public of Assam to buck up the game sanctuaries in Kaziranga to make it a real success.

 

Q. What was the main purpose of Verrier Elwin's visit to Assam?

Ans : Verrier Elwin visited Assam mainly to study the art and culture of the hill people. He considered the North-east as his second home.

 

Q. Which tribe prepared car ornaments?

Ans : Kabul and Kachas prepared car ornaments.

 

Q. Name a tribe that was expert in decorating drinking mugs and making toys.

Ans : Phoms were experts in decorating drinking mugs and making toys.

 

Q. Name three tribes that were experts in decorating their houses.

Ans : Thangkhuls, Maos and Marams were experts in decorating their houses.

 

Q. Where will one find more treasures of the Assam tribes than in museums of Shillong and Guwahati?

Ans : More than the museums of Shillong and Guwahati one will find treasures of the Assam tribes in Oxford and Cambridge.

 

Q. What did Verrier Elwin say about the tradition of hospitality in the modern world?  What advice does he give to the people of Assam?

Ans : According to Verrier Elwin, in the modern world of competition and rivalry the tradition of hospitality is a rare thing to find.

     But he was surprised to see that rare tradition of courtesy and hospitality in Assamese people in abundance. He advises the young generation to preserve those traditions which are nowhere to be found in the world other than Assam.

 

Q. What difference does Verrier Elwin draw between the game sanctuaries of Kenya and Kaziranga?

Ans : Unconventional traveller Verrier Elwin has travelled many countries in the world. He notices a vast difference between the game sanctuaries of Kenya and Kaziranga. In Kenya the common people help the government to make the game sanctuaries a huge success. In Kenya, the animals roam freely in the streets as they consider men to be their friends. On the contrary, in Kaziranga, animals are not seen very often roaming in the streets as they don't feel safe. Public don't co-operate to make the sanctuary a success.

 

Q. What appeal does the author make to the scholars of Assam about the songs and poems of the state?

Ans : Verrier Elwin finds the poems and songs of Assam very fascinating. So, he appeals to the scholars of Assam to preserve those assets of the state. According to him, the folk tales of the land also need to be recorded and treasured.