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English · 2025 · 3 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q8
Why does the author refer to Coorg as the kingdom of heaven? (Glimpses of India - Coorg)
Why does the author refer to Coorg as the kingdom of heaven ? (Glimpses of India - Coorg)
Official answer
● Beautiful bounty of nature- evergreen forests/coffee plantations/land of
rolling hills/hospitable traditions/ high energy adventure opportunities
● Flora and fauna- rich and diverse
● Brahmgiri hills/ Nisargadhama/ River Kaveri/ Buddhist settlements
(diverse physical features)—all contribute to Coorg, making people
compare it with heaven.
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