Jim Corbett, A Hunter Turned Naturalist - worksheet

 Jim Corbett, A Hunter Turned Naturalist - worksheet

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A. Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with suitable answers.

1. Jim Corbett was died on __________.
2. Corbett shot wild animals using his __________.
3. The __________ Tiger was the first man-eater shot by Corbett.
4. Corbett shot the tigress dead near the __________ Bridge.

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B. Passage Comprehension

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.

Jim Corbett played a key role in establishing, India's first national park in the Kumaon Hills, the Hailey National Park, in Uttarakhand, India. It was initially named after, Lord Malcolm Hailey. Jim Corbett died on 19 April 1955. The park was renamed in 1957 as, The Jim Corbett National Park. It was named after him to honour his role in establishing this protected area in 1930s.

1. Who played a key role in establishing the national park?
   ➡️ ___________________________________________
2. Why was the park named Hailey National Park?
   ➡️ ___________________________________________
3. When was it renamed as Jim Corbett National Park?
   ➡️ ___________________________________________

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C. Answer in One or Two Words

Answer the following questions.

1. Birth name of Jim Corbett: ____________________
2. Name of Corbett’s dog: ____________________
3. Number of people killed by the Champawat Tiger: ____________________
4. Last victim of the Champawat Tiger: ____________________
5. Death date of Jim Corbett: ____________________

 

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