The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As one story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here when return became impractical. These people married amongst the locals and their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus. Known as kuppia, it resembles the kuffia worn by thef Arabs and the Kurds. Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality, and they are : more than willing to recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. The ‘ Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army, and the first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa was a Coorgi. Even now, Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a licence.1. The possible origin of the independent people of Coorg could be ………….A. Greece.B. Arabia.C. Afghanistan.D.‘A’ or ‘B’2. While returning, Alexander’s army settled along the South coast because …………..A. they were greatly tired.B. it had become impractical for them to return.C. the coastal place was better than their own to get settled for ever.D. None of these three.3. …………… makes the Coorgies identical with the Arabs.A. Their tradition of hospitalityB. Their long, black coatC. The embroidered waist-beltD. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’4. The Kodavus have been allowed a special privilege to …………….A. enter Indian territories without visa.B. carry firearms without licence.C. join the Indian army.D. A11 of these three.