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Trills and Thrills: Birdwatching in India (Salim Ali)

English · Kerala SSLC (Class 10) · English Medium · 15 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 childhood incident sparked Salim Ali's interest in birds?

A: Curiosity about an unusual sparrow (a yellow-throated sparrow) he had shot as a boy, which led him to study birds.

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