Class 10 English – Chapter 7: Glimpses of India
Book: First Flight
Lesson: Chapter 7 – Glimpses of India
Parts: (i) A Baker from Goa, (ii) Coorg, (iii) Tea from Assam
📖 Part I – A Baker from Goa
1. What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about?
The elders in Goa are nostalgic about the good old Portuguese days, especially the traditional bakers and their famous loaves of bread.
2. Is bread-making still popular in Goa? How do you know?
Yes, bread-making is still popular in Goa. The presence of old furnaces, fire, mixers, and bakers shows that the tradition continues.
3. What is the baker called?
The baker is called a pader in Goa.
4. When would the baker come everyday? Why did the children run to meet him?
The baker visited twice a day – once in the morning and again after selling his bread. Children ran to meet him for the sweet bread-bangles, not the regular loaves.
Oral Comprehension Check
2. What did the bakers wear?
(i) In Portuguese days: a long frock-like dress called kabai
(ii) Later: a shirt and trousers, shorter than full-length pants
3. Who invites the comment "he is dressed like a pader"? Why?
Anyone wearing half-pants just below the knees is said to be “dressed like a pader,” as bakers used to wear such trousers.
4. Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded?
The accounts were recorded in pencil on the walls of the house.
5. What does a ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ mean?
It means a plump body shape, commonly seen among bakers due to their prosperous lifestyle.
Thinking About the Text:
1. Is bread an important part of Goan life? How do you know this?
Yes, bread is essential in Goan life. It is part of all major occasions like weddings, parties, and festivals. Its demand and the prosperous life of bakers prove its importance.
🌿 Part II – Coorg
2. Where is Coorg?
Coorg is the smallest district in Karnataka, situated between Mysore and Mangalore.
3. What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent?
It is believed that the Kodavu people may have descended from Arab soldiers who settled there after Alexander’s invasion. Their dress, martial customs, and rituals reflect this ancestry.
👉 More coming soon: Part III – Tea from Assam, complete notes and grammar exercises.
0 Comments