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 born 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. It was named after Lord Malcolm Hailey. Corbett died on 19 April 1955. In 1957, the park was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in his honour.

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: ____________________