83. My Impressions of Assam(15)(HS1st Yr)

1. Who wrote My Impressions of Assam?
A:- Verrier Elwin wrote 'My Impressions of Assam.'

2. Who was Verrier Elwin?
A:- Verrier Elwin was an eminent English anthropologist who had made India's northeast his second home.

3. From where has been 'My Impressions of Assam' been taken?
A:- 'My Impressions of Assam' has been taken from the collected works of Satish Ch. Kakati which is edited by Prof Kr. Kakati.

4. For how long did Elwin stay in Assam?
A:- Elwin spent around four months in Assam.

5. What did Elwin see in Kaziranga?
A:- Elwin saw a dozen rhinos and elephants in Kaziranga.

6. Which game sanctuaries did Elwin mention?
A:- Elwin mentioned the game sanctuaries of Kenya and Tanganyka.

7. To Elwin, why should wood crafting be included in educational system?
A:- Elwin suggested that wood carvings of the northeast should be included in the educational syllabus of the country so that these arts could be saved.

8. Who made great wood carvings?
A:- The Thangkuls of Manipur, Maos, Marams, Konyaks, Angamis and Phoms made splendid wood carvings on houses, gates, pipes and drinking mugs.

9. What is the Sola topi?
A:- Sola topi is the form of head gear which was long back abandoned by the Europeans. The Indians try to imitate it and wear it too.

10. Who was Raymond Mortimer?
A:- Mr. Raymond Mortimer was a critic who visited India. He was not impressed with Indian homes, furniture and clothing.

11. How does the author describe Kaziranga National park?
A:- The author Dr. Verrier Elwin visited East African sanctuaries after exiting the Kaziranga Game Reserve. In Africa he witnessed hippopotamus but not a single rhino. Whereas, in Kaziranga he saw a dozen hippos in just a couple of hours.

12. Why were Game sanctuaries of Kenya different than the one of Kaziranga?
A:- There is a tradition in the game sanctuaries of Kenya and Tanganyika to make them a success. No one would dream of poaching unlike in India and Assam. It is a surprise that Africans are carnivorous or meat eaters yet there are more animals and birds there. Whereas, in India animals and birds are worshipped yet poaching takes place.

13. What does Verrier Elwin say about tradition of courtesy and hospitality?
A:- Verrier Elwin says that although the tradition of courtesy and hospitality is a great and precious thing, it is rarely found in the modern world. He realises that Assam's people have kept it up and show huge courtesy and hospitality towards others.

14. What has Elwin got to say about the songs and poems of Assam?
A:- Concerning the songs and poems of Assam the author Verrier Elwin appeals to the scholars of the state to collect the songs and poems of Assam and record them. He realised that they were disappearing from the countryside.

15. What should be encouraged in our educational centers as per Elwin?
A:- As per Verrier Elwin the art of wood carving is extremely beautiful and important. It is a cultural part of the hill people but might disappear fast. Therefore, he wishes that this art should be made part of educational syllabus. In this way this art can be encouraged and preserved for the coming generations.

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