A LAND OF WONDERS
ALLURING NORTHEAST
Word Meanings
1. Mesmerizing: Captivating, totally wonderful
2. Enchanting: Charming, delightful
3. Wilderness: uncultivated, uninhabited, and often remote area
4. Laden: Heavily loaded or burdened
5. Landscapes: visible features of an area of land such as
mountains, valleys, and bodies of water
6. Plush: very rich or comfortable; lavish
7. Endangered: species that are at risk of disappearing
8. Monasteries: Buildings where religious monks or nuns live
9. Indigenous: local to a particular region
10. Hassle-free: Without difficulty
11. Solo: alone
12. Itinerary: detailed plan or schedule of events.
13. Set off: To start a journey
14. Magnificent: Extremely beautiful
15. Random: Without a specific pattern
16. Accessible: Easily reached, available for use.
17. Strategic: planning of actions to achieve them
18. Permits: permission granted by authorities.
19. Vibrant: Full of energy
20. Tangy: Having a sharp, pungent flavor
21. Foodie: A person who has interest in food
22. Heaven: A place of happiness
23. Lush: green, thriving
24. Essential: Absolutely necessary
25. Trekking: A long journey on foot
26. Dialects: language spoken by a group of people in a specific
region
A.3 From the text.
a. Find out the names of
the airports in the Northeast Indian states.
DO BY SELF (YOU
MAY TAKE HELP OF THE INTERNET)
b. Why is Northeast India
called the melting pot of ethnicity?
Northeast is a home of over 220 ethnic groups with
their different dialects. Each community celebrates its festivals and follows
the rituals and traditions proudly. Every community is well known for its rich
culture, colorful traditional dresses, unique festivals, various tribal dance music
and great hospitality. Many of them show high respect towards women and follow
a casteless society.
B. 7 Answer the
following questions.
a. How is the Basar Confluence an unmatched
experience?
Basar, located in the central part of Arunachal
Pradesh, is inhabited by many communities, one of which is the Galo people. The
beauty of this place, the rich cultural heritage and the simplicity of the
locals, the warmth and hospitable nature of the Galo people, the charm of
rustic surroundings and authentic customs and traditions make the entire
experience exceptional.
b. Visiting the Northeast during monsoon is not
advisable. Reference to the blog you have just read?
One should avoid visiting this region during monsoon
as landslides are very common, roads are damaged, and some places in Assam get
affected by floods. This is why visiting Northeast India is not advisory during
Monsoon.
c. According to the writer, how can an adventurous
person ensure a good travel experience to this part of the country?
An adventurous person can ensure a good travel
experience to this part of the country by doing basic research through articles
and blogs or speaking to people who have travelled to this part of the country
to know about the area, its features, people and culture. One is advised to
have an itinerary before setting off to explore this magnificent region.
d. Share instances from the blog to prove the diverse
beauty of the northeast region.
The diversity that each state has to offer includes the plush green tea gardens, natural root bridges, endangered animals, mysterious caves, river islands, monasteries, indigenous tribal communities and much more. Northeastern communities are rich in culture, traditional dresses, festivals, tribal dance, music, hospitality, and food, and nature proves the diverse beauty.
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