Dr. Varun is a tourist on a visit to the awesome Andaman and Nicobar I

1.	Dr. Varun is a tourist on a visit to the awesome Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Maiguru is his tour guide. Dr. Varun wishes to know about the history and social life of the Islands and the best places to visit during his trip. Based on the “Mindmap” you have prepared, write and act out a short dialogue between them. You can choose a partner for this activity.
Answer» Dr. Varun : The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are awesome! What is their history? I mean, how did they get their name? Maiguru : Mythologically, the name Andaman was presumed to be derived from Hanuman. He was known to the Malays as ‘Handuman’. Since prehistoric times, these islands have been the home of aboriginal tribes. Dr. Varun : What about the history of settlement in the islands? Maiguru : The survived revolutionaries of 1858 were exiled to the Andamans. The second settlement was basically a penal settlement. It was followed by the settlement of convicts, Moplas, some criminal tribes and refugees. Dr. Varun : What are the best places to visit during his trip? Maiguru : Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park covers an area of 281.5 sq. kms of open sea, creeks and 15 islands. It offers a wonderful view of rare corals and under water marine life. ‘Chidiya Tapu’, 25 km. from Port Blair is famous for its lushgreen mangroves, birds, sylvan sands and beaches. Collinpur is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow waters. Madhuban is a superb trekking area famous for birds, animals, butterflies and elephants. Mt. Harriet is the highest peak in the South Andamans. Dr. Varun : And what about the social life in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands? Maiguru : People of all faiths and languages live in complete peace and harmony here. They speak Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Nicobari etc. This amazing racial and cultural mix is correctly described as Mini-India.

Dr. Varun is a tourist on a visit to the awesome Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Maiguru is his tour guide. Dr. Varun wishes to know about the history and social life of the Islands and the best places to visit during his trip. Based on the “Mindmap” you have prepared, write and act out a short dialogue between them. You can choose a partner for this activity.

Answer»

Dr. Varun : The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are awesome! What is their history? I mean, how did they get their name?

Maiguru : Mythologically, the name Andaman was presumed to be derived from Hanuman. He was known to the Malays as ‘Handuman’. Since prehistoric times, these islands have been the home of aboriginal tribes.

Dr. Varun : What about the history of settlement in the islands?

Maiguru : The survived revolutionaries of 1858 were exiled to the Andamans. The second settlement was basically a penal settlement. It was followed by the settlement of convicts, Moplas, some criminal tribes and refugees.

Dr. Varun : What are the best places to visit during his trip?

Maiguru : Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park covers an area of 281.5 sq. kms of open sea, creeks and 15 islands. It offers a wonderful view of rare corals and under water marine life. ‘Chidiya Tapu’, 25 km. from Port Blair is famous for its lushgreen mangroves, birds, sylvan sands and beaches. Collinpur is a beautiful sandy beach with shallow waters. Madhuban is a superb trekking area famous for birds, animals, butterflies and elephants. Mt. Harriet is the highest peak in the South Andamans.

Dr. Varun : And what about the social life in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

Maiguru : People of all faiths and languages live in complete peace and harmony here. They speak Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Nicobari etc. This amazing racial and cultural mix is correctly described as Mini-India.

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