Question

Read the following passage and do the activities:

A1. Complete the web diagram:    [2]

Darjeeling is a town in India’s West Bengal state, located in the Himalayan foothills at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). It is famed for its tea and the “Toy Train” a UNESCO Heritage Site. It is one of the few hill stations that are connected with the plains with a steam locomotive. The town is set against the backdrop of the snow-capped southern Himalayan mountains. Mt. Kanchenjunga happens to be the third highest mountain in the world. Darjeeling is globally famous for the tea produces, it is one of the oldest and most celebrated tea growing regions of the world. Darjeeling tea is internationally recognized and ranks among the most popular of the black teas. It is globally recognized as the ‘Champagne’ of teas. The region is blessed with a year-long cold climate, fresh mountain air, pine trees and natural flora and fauna which is not found elsewhere. The resultant is, Darjeeling produces some of the most prized aromatic teas. Harvest seasons in Darjeeling are distributed over a span of nine months with three major tea flushes (spring, summer, and autumn) and two minor ‘in-between’ flushes. Every flush produces unique varieties of tea, and no two flushes produce the same kind. The famous Darjeeling ‘muscatel tea’ is one such kind. No other part of the world is known to produce this variety of tea.

A2. How long does Darjeeling Harvest season last?     [2]

A3. Write the synonyms of the following words from the above passage:     [2]

1. Inherited traditions
2. Joined
3. Animals
4. Different

A4. Do as Directed:     [2]

1. Mt. Kanchenjunga happens to be the third highest mountain in the world.
   (Change the voice)
2. Darjeeling produces some of the most prized aromatic teas.
   (Rewrite as Negative sentence)

A5. What kind of difficulties do people in mountainous region face?     [2]

Answer 1

A1.

A2. The harvest season in Darjeeling lasts for nine months. During this period, there are three major tea flushes (spring, summer and autumn) and two minor in-between flushes.

A3. 

1. Celebrated
2. Connected
3. Fauna
4. Unique

A4.

1. The third-highest mountain in the world is known to be Mt. Kanchenjunga.
2. Darjeeling does not produce anything other than some of the most prized aromatic teas.

A5. People living in mountainous regions often face several challenges:

• Connectivity Issues: Difficult terrain and weather conditions frequently disrupt road and transport infrastructure, leading to isolation.
• Extreme Climate: Harsh winters and unpredictable weather patterns can make daily life and agriculture difficult.
• Limited Infrastructure: Access to healthcare, education, and modern amenities is often limited due to rugged terrain.
• Geological Risks: Mountainous areas are more prone to natural hazards like landslides, soil erosion, and severe storms.