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Flashcards: Glimpses of India-Tea from Assam 34 Flashcards 
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What was Rajvir's reaction upon seeing the tea gardens of Assam during his journey? |
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Rajvir was mesmerized by the vast sea of tea bushes stretching across the landscape, contrasting with Pranjol's indifference due to his familiarity with the area.  |
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Over eighty crore cups of tea are consumed daily worldwide. What does this statistic illustrate about tea's popularity? |
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This statistic illustrates the immense global popularity and cultural significance of tea as a beverage, reflecting its widespread consumption across different societies.  |
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Fill in the blank: Tea was first consumed in ___ around 2700 B.C. and reached Europe in the ___ century. |
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China; sixteenth  |
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True or False: One legend about the discovery of tea involves a Chinese emperor accidentally creating tea by dropping leaves into boiling water. |
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True  |
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What legends did Rajvir share about the origins of tea during the train journey? |
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Rajvir shared two legends: one about a Chinese emperor who discovered tea accidentally when leaves fell into his boiling water, and another about Bodhidharma, a Buddhist ascetic, who supposedly had tea plants grow from his eyelids to stay awake during meditation.  |
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What is the significance of the second-flush season in tea cultivation? |
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The second-flush season, which lasts from May to July, is significant because it yields the best quality tea.  |
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Fill in the blank: Rajvir expresses his enthusiasm to learn more about ___ and the workings of the tea estate. |
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Tea cultivation  |
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True or False: Rajvir's knowledge about tea impresses Pranjol's mother. |
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False. Rajvir's knowledge impresses Pranjol's father.  |
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What does Rajvir observe about the tea pickers at the Dhekiabari Tea Estate? |
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Rajvir observes that the tea pickers are wearing plastic aprons and carrying bamboo baskets.  |
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The theme of cultural exchange is illustrated through discussions about tea's ___ and ___ from different cultures. |
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History and legends |
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Describe how friendship is portrayed in the story. |
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Friendship is portrayed through Pranjol inviting Rajvir to his home and their shared experiences at the tea estate.  |
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Fill in the blank: Exploring different cultures can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of ___. |
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The world  |
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What does the term 'ascetic' refer to in the context of lifestyle choices? |
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An ascetic is a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from various pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.  |
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The word 'billowing' describes something that is ___ and ___. |
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Expanding or swelling outward and often moving in a wave-like manner. |
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True or False: The term 'pruned' means to let plants grow wild without any intervention. |
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False. 'Pruned' means to trim away dead or overgrown branches or stems to encourage healthy growth.  |
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Fill in the blank: A tractor is primarily used for ___ on farms. |
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Hauling equipment. |
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What is the significance of the word 'yields' in agricultural contexts? |
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'Yields' refers to the amount of crop or product that is produced or provided by a particular area of land or farming practice. |
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