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Question 1., Where is Coorg?, Answer:, Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of Karnataka. It is situated midway between Mysore and, the coastal town of Mangalore. It is famous for coffee, evergreen forest and spices. Visitors visit, this area from September to March. They are possibly Greeks or Arabs. One story says that, they are the descendants of Alexander army, another says that they are relatives of Kodavus of, Arab., Question 2., What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent?, Answer:, The fiercely independent people of Coorg are descendents of Greeks or Arabs. A section of, Alexander’s army moved South along the coast and settled here only when they were unable to, return to their country. These people married among the locals. This is the story about the, descent of Kodavu people., Question 3, How has the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India?, Answer:, The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognised by awarding the Coorg, Regiment with the most number of gallantry awards. Besides, the Coorgis are the only Indians, allowed to carry firearms without a licence., Question 4, Describe the wildlife of Coorg., Answer:, The wildlife of Coorg consists of animals like macaques, langurs, squirrels, loris and elephants., The birds spotted in Coorg are kingfishers. Mahseer is a famous fish of this area.