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The Small Ghost of the Mountain — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 7 · English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'

The Small Ghost of the Mountain revision notes for ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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Part 1: The Pallas's Cat

  • The Pallas's cat is one of the smallest wildcats in the world.
  • It is named after German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas, who first described it.
  • It can be found up to a height of 12,000 feet.
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Part 2: Ahammed's Sighting and Wildlife Photography

  • Shefiq Basheer Ahammed is a wildlife photographer from Kochi, Kerala.
  • He travelled to Mongolia in winter, March 2017.
  • He spent four days in Hustai National Park and eleven days in the Altai Mountains area.
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Part 3: Paul Williams and Field Observation

  • Paul Williams is a celebrated wildlife film-maker.
  • He was interviewed about filming the Pallas's cat for a BBC documentary in Mongolia.
  • It took many weeks for his team to spot the cat.
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Part 4: Conservation and Human Connection

  • The Pallas's cat is protected because it faces danger from habitat loss and loss of prey.
  • The species is classified as near threatened.
  • The cat is valued by local people in Ladakh, especially farmers and shepherds in Changthang.

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Key Concepts

The Pallas's cat is a smallCamouflage means blending with the surroundingsThe guide uses radio telemetryShefiq Basheer Ahammed travelled to MongoliaPaul Williams filmed the cat

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What are the important topics in The Small Ghost of the Mountain for ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in The Small Ghost of the Mountain include Part 1: The Pallas's Cat, Part 2: Ahammed's Sighting and Wildlife Photography, Part 3: Paul Williams and Field Observation, Part 4: Conservation and Human Connection. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise The Small Ghost of the Mountain for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Small Ghost of the Mountain. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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