List of practice Questions

6. (b) Your school recently organized Y-20 Chaupal under G-20 initiative. The theme chosen for the event was Health and Wellness. Nearly 20 speakers from Classes IX to XII participated and presented their innovative ideas.

6. (a) Television has great educational value. It can be used as a tool for learning, both at home and in classrooms. There is a range of channels that offer educational content.

5. (b) To maintain work-life balance, there is a surge of people going on short and budgeted vacations. Seizing this opportunity, more people are offering the home-stay option. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily sharing your views on this trend. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter. You are Ankit/Ankita.

(a) You are Dinesh / Deepa of M.G. Nagar, Pratap Nagar. You are a pharma graduate. You saw the given advertisement in a newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised. Write a letter to Ideal Pharma, along with your bio-data, expressing your interest in the advertised post.

Read the text given below:

1. People below the age of 20 and above the age of 50 are more likely to believe fake news. Those relatively new to the use of the internet still do not grasp the concept of fake information over these platforms, reveals a new survey "Countering Misinformation in India." This survey has been conducted jointly by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

2. At least 40% of the respondents believed in "misinformation" received over social media if it came with leading backgrounds and evidence, while 34% of them believe the information when it is shared by a trustworthy organization.

3. The dominant factor that drives people to forward such information is their belief that it might benefit others and help in their safety. In fact, that was the response of almost 50% of the respondents. This was compounded by the fact that at least 20% of the respondents expressed their lack of trust in conventional media, thus placing their faith in content shared by common people over social media.

4. But even then, newspapers still remain the top source of information for most. At least 53% of the respondents trust what is generally perceived as neutral media, and only 29% trust technology and social media platforms.

5. However, what was surprising was that almost 45% of the respondents did not even know about the existence of fact-checking organizations, and most did not even know that journalists had to verify data before they let it out. Only 26% of the respondents believe that it is the responsibility of the media to curb or identify fake news. Many respondents also put the responsibility of identifying such fake news on individuals.

6. The survey has found that first-time or early users of internet platforms are more susceptible to fake news than others. There is a need for building capacities and creating a National Civic Digital Literacy Strategic Plan.

Read the text given below

1. Five enterprises received approval and grants for prototype development of sustainable educational toys.

2. The government authorities, educational institutions, and EdTech start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values and civilizations but also help in developing children’s critical thinking and decision-making skills.

3. One such enterprise is working on different types of projects that can teach children how electromagnets and magnetic fields work. These projects can resolve a lot of issues in many schools in tier two and three cities that don't have proper infrastructure. Another is working on an excavation site to teach children about ancient Indian civilizations. It has implanted a few artifacts at the site, which the children will have to find so that they learn how to preserve and label artifacts. Another start-up has proposed to create miniaturized labs for schools in tier two and three cities where children can learn concepts of Physics. "We will ensure that these prototypes are developed within a year and then the production can be scaled up," says the senior manager of the project, talking about the importance of indigenously-built educational toys.

4. Playtime is vital for the cognitive development of children, and toys are an essential component that helps enhance specific cognitive abilities and skill sets. "Well-designed toys ignite students’ curiosity, increase focus, and can be very beneficial in helping them master a skill and enhance understanding. These can be in the form of visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic, or a mixture of all three," says the HOD of Early Childhood Education.

5. Toys offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal, and problem-solving skills. "Toys that engage students in experiential learning enhance their spatial awareness and fine motor skills. Those designed for two or more players help students develop better social skills as they learn to negotiate, settle differences, etc., with their peers."

6. Experiential gadgets and toys enable students to learn faster and retain lessons longer. "A child's interest is piqued when taught in a contextual framework as opposed to rote learning. The Indian education system has been witnessing several innovations with the development of toys and gadgets that can be used and felt in person or through VR platforms across subjects, be it Science, Technology, Math, or Engineering."

“I must get rid of this man for your sake”. Said Dr. Sadao. How will you describe Dr. Sadao as a husband with reference to the above line?
{(The Enemy)}

“The words that Annan spoke to me that day made a deep impression on me.” What inference do you draw about the bond between Annan and Bama?
{(Memories of Childhood)}

Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line:
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?”
{(The Last Lesson)}

“Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart.” What does the above statement speak of the father?
{(Deep Water)}

What is Pablo Neruda’s complaint against fishermen?
{(Keeping Quiet)}

How and why does Keats relate ‘mighty dead’ to the ‘Thing of Beauty’?
{(A Thing of Beauty)}

“Jansie, knowing they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory, became melancholy.” What inference about Jansie’s character is drawn from the above line?
{(Going Places)}

Why was Charlie fascinated with Galesburg?
{(The Third Level)}

Read the following text carefully: {India’s industrial policy since independence has been shaped broadly in terms of the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948. It emphasized on the sole responsibility of the government in the matter of promoting, assisting, and regulating the development of industries in the national interest. It envisaged an active and dominant role of public sector.} {The next Industrial Policy Resolution was placed before the Parliament by the Prime Minister on 30th April, 1956. It suggested that, “There is a need for adoption of the socialist pattern of economy as the national objective, along with the need for planned and rapid development. It required that all industries of basic and strategic importance, or in public utility services, should be in the public sector.} {Other industries which are essential and require investment on a massive scale (which only the State could provide) have also to be in the public sector. Thus, the State has to assume direct responsibility for the future development of industries.”} {This Resolution classifies industries into three categories:} {The first category given in Schedule A, consists of industries the future development of which will be the exclusive responsibility of the State.} {In the second category given in Schedule B, are industries which will be progressively State-owned. However, in them, private enterprise will also be expected to participate.} {The third category comprises all the remaining industries, the further development of which will be left to the initiative and enterprise of the private sector.} On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions:

\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Sector} & \textbf{India} & \textbf{China} & \textbf{Pakistan} & \textbf{India} & \textbf{China} & \textbf{Pakistan} \\ \hline \text{Agriculture} & 16 & 7 & 24 & 43 & 26 & 41 \\ \hline \text{Industry} & 30 & 41 & 19 & 25 & 28 & 22 \\ \hline \text{Services} & 54 & 52 & 57 & 32 & 46 & 35 \\ \hline \end{array} \]