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Trills and Thrills: Birdwatching in India (Salim Ali)

English · Kerala SSLC (Class 10) · Malayalam Medium · 35 questions and answers

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Q: Who is the author of 'Trills and Thrills: Birdwatching in India'?

A: Dr. Salim Ali, India's most famous ornithologist, known as the 'Birdman of India'.

Q: What is an 'ornithologist'?

A: A scientist who studies birds.

Q: What is the genre of this lesson?

A: An autobiographical / memoir-style prose piece (non-fiction).

Q: What is the lesson mainly about?

A: Salim Ali's adventures, joys and challenges while observing and studying birds across India.

Q: What happened when Salim Ali and Baron Omar Rolf went birdwatching at Parambikulam?

A: A tusker came down the same path. Both fled; Omar ran so fast he left Salim Ali far behind, then asked what it was. The elephant had not even noticed them.

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