Important Points for Karnataka SSLC Board Exam Preparation:
KARNATAKA STATE SYLLABUS
SUB – ENGLISH (THIRD LANGUAGE)
LESSON -3
Unit 5 – Life in Banjarumale
1. Vanamahotsava Importance:
Planting trees and experiencing the vitality of living in forests bring joy, peace, and optimism.
2. Introduction to Banjarumale:
Located in the Western Ghats, part of Neriya Gram Panchayat in Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada.
Known for its abundant water and consistent electricity supply.
About Banjarumale
1. Location:
90 km from Mangaluru.
A tribal hamlet with 125 residents belonging to the Malekudiya tribe.
2. Challenges:
Remote location with minimal access to facilities.
Nearest school and health center are 25 km away.
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Power Supply and Water Resources
1. Micro-hydel Power Project (2002):
Built by villagers with support from SKDRDP and government funds.
Initially 8 KW capacity, now reduced to 3-4 KW.
2. Water Availability:
Perennial streams ensure no water scarcity.
Villagers contributed funds and labor for the project.
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Lifestyle and Facilities
1. Electricity Usage:
Power is supplied only at night to avoid distractions like watching TV.
Some houses still rely on kerosene lamps.
2. Telecommunication:
Limited access to mobile networks; villagers climb hills for coverage.
A few homes have telephones and TVs.
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Economic Activities
1. Farming: Shifted from paddy to crops like arecanut, coconut, and rubber due to wild animal interference.
2. Employment: Many work in nearby estates for livelihood.
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Major Issues and Demands
1. Infrastructure Needs:
Repair of existing roads.
Bridges across Sunalu River and Lakkdarpe Stream.
Appointing a doctor for the health center in Neriya.
2. Isolation:
Villagers lack access to current events due to no newspaper delivery.
Only one deputy commissioner attempted a visit in 1983.
Tourism Perspective
1. Natural Beauty:
Banjarumale attracts visitors with its waterfalls, clean air, and serene environment.
2. Contrast in Living Conditions:
Visitors enjoy the paradise-like atmosphere, but villagers face daily struggles.
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Vocabulary Highlights
Malekudiya: A tribal community in the Western Ghats.
Charmadi Ghat: The only road leading to Banjarumale.
Micro-hydel Project: A small-scale electricity generation system.
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Key Grammar Practice
1. Punctuation: Proper use of commas, quotation marks, and question marks.
2. Transformation of Sentences: Converting exclamatory into assertive sentences, removing “too…to” constructions.
3. Sentence Combining: Use of “As soon as,” “No sooner than,” and “Neither-nor.”
4. Framing Questions: Writing questions to extract specific information.
