Read the following passage carefully :
(1) Introduction :In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life, profoundly affecting how individuals interact and perceive the world. This case study aims to analyze the impact of social media on the mental health of different age groups in Indian society and explore the implications for overall well-being.
(2) Methodology : A survey was conducted among individuals across various age groups, ranging from teenagers to seniors, to determine their social media usage patterns. Participants were asked to indicate
the amount of time they spend on social media platforms and describe their feelings and experiences related to its use. The data was then analyzed to identify trends and patterns among different age demographics.
(3) Survey Examination : The survey encompassed a comprehensive examination of social media habits, including not only the frequency and duration of usage but also the emotional and psychological effects of social media engagement. Participants were encouraged to articulate their experiences, providing invaluable insights into the multifaceted nature of social media's impact on mental health.
(4) Results : The survey results revealed interesting insights into social media usage and its effects on mental health among different age groups. Teenagers are deeply entrenched in exploring their self image and forming their identity. They are heavily reliant on their peer relationships and are vulnerable to the social aspects of online platforms to connect with friends and share experiences. As a result, their usage is higher that of other age groups.
(5) Implications for Interventions : By discerning the diverse effects of social media among different age groups, policy makers and mental health practitioners can tailor interventions to address specific demographic needs, e.g., educational campaigns aimed at teenagers could empower them to navigate social media more responsibly, while support groups for seniors can enhance their digital literacy and
reduce feelings of loneliness.
(6) Conclusion : The survey outcomes serve as a roadmap for designing targeted interventions that not only cater to diverse demographic needs but also promote mental well-being. By harnessing the insights
gleaned from this study, stakeholders can collaboratively work towards building healthier online communities and promoting sustainable digital practices for generations to come.
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage :
Complete the following suitably:
In the introduction, the researchers link the digital age with the impact of social media on mental health to highlight ___.
In the introduction, the researchers link the digital age with the impact of social media on mental health to highlight ___.
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Choose the correct option:
To examine social media usage patterns across various age groups in detail and assess the mental health implications will be classified as:
To examine social media usage patterns across various age groups in detail and assess the mental health implications will be classified as:
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- Primary purpose
- Method of analysis
- Secondary purpose
- Research outcome
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The Correct Option is A
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Give two points to support why it is likely that social media usage was a key factor in the study on mental health.
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2. The results revealed that social media usage is linked to various mental health challenges like anxiety, peer pressure, stress, and loneliness, highlighting its significant role in the mental health of individuals.
Paragraph (3) includes the words -'emotional and psychological'.
Classify the following sentences as 'emotional' or 'psychological':
(A) Educational campaigns aimed at teenagers could empower them to navigate social media more responsibly.
(B) Support groups for seniors can enhance their digital literacy and reduce feelings of loneliness.
Classify the following sentences as 'emotional' or 'psychological':
(A) Educational campaigns aimed at teenagers could empower them to navigate social media more responsibly.
(B) Support groups for seniors can enhance their digital literacy and reduce feelings of loneliness.
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Solution and Explanation
(B) Psychological. This sentence focuses on the cognitive aspects of mental well-being, such as improving digital literacy and reducing loneliness in seniors, which affects their psychological state.
Read the following text:
Rahul has a tendency to spend late night hours engaging in social media to avoid missing out on latest updates on different events. His friend, Rajneesh spends many hours on social media due to peer pressure whereas their close friend, Dr. Sharma uses social media to stay connected with his near and dear ones.
Select the option that identifies the correct demographic Rahul, Rajneesh and Dr. Sharma belong to:
Rahul has a tendency to spend late night hours engaging in social media to avoid missing out on latest updates on different events. His friend, Rajneesh spends many hours on social media due to peer pressure whereas their close friend, Dr. Sharma uses social media to stay connected with his near and dear ones.
Select the option that identifies the correct demographic Rahul, Rajneesh and Dr. Sharma belong to:
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- Rahul - young adult, Rajneesh - middle-aged, Dr. Sharma - senior.
- Rahul - middle-aged, Rajneesh - young adult, Dr. Sharma - senior.
- Rahul - young adult, Rajneesh - teenager, Dr. Sharma - senior.
\bigskip - Rahul - young adult, Rajneesh - teenager, Dr. Sharma - senior.
The Correct Option is D
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Why is the average daily usage of social media highest among teenagers?
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According to paragraph (5), analyze how targeted interventions based on the diverse effects of social media on different age groups can lead to improved mental health outcomes.
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Select the appropriate response:
What is the ultimate goal for stakeholders, based on the insight from the study?
What is the ultimate goal for stakeholders, based on the insight from the study?
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- build healthier online communities.
- reduce the cost of healthcare services.
- expand the range of available social media platforms.
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The Correct Option is B
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During Bentham’s lifetime, revolutions occurred in the American colonies and in France, producing the Bill of Rights and the Declaration des Droits deHomme (Declaration of the Rights of Man), both of which were based on liberty, equality, and self-determination. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published The Communist Manifesto in 1848. Revolutionary movements broke out that year in France, Italy, Austria, Poland, and elsewhere. In addition, the Indus trial Revolution transformed Great Britain and eventually the rest of Europe from an agrarian (farm-based) society into an industrial one, in which steam and coal increased manufacturing production dramatically, changing the nature of work, property ownership, and family. This period also included advances in chemistry, astronomy, navigation, human anatomy, and im munology, among other sciences.
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- My Last French Lesson! Why, I hardly knew how to write! I should never learn any more! I must stop there, then! Oh, how sorry I was for not learning my lessons, for seeking birds' eggs or going sliding on the Saar! My books, that had seemed such a nuisance a while ago, so heavy to carry, my grammar, and my history of the saints, were old friends now that I couldn't give up and M. Hamel, too; the idea that he was going away, that I should never see him again, made me forget all about his ruler and how cranky he was.
Poor man! It was in honour of this last lesson that he had put on his fine Sunday clothes, and now I understood why the old men of the village were sitting there in the back of the room. It was because they were sorry, too, that they had not gone to school more. It was their way of thanking our master for his forty years of faithful service and of showing their respect for the country that was theirs no more.
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Those were the days of mainly indoor shooting, and only five percent of the film was shot outdoors. I suppose the sets and studio lights needed the girls and boys to be made to look ugly in order to look presentable in the movie. A strict hierarchy was maintained in the make-up department. The chief make-up man made the chief actors and actresses ugly, his senior assistant the 'second' hero and heroine, the junior assistant the main comedian and so forth. The players who played the crowd were the responsibility of the office boy. (Even the make-up department of the Gemini Studio had an 'office boy')
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When I go down the streets, the kids shout 'Lamey Lamb'. But they will come into the garden, into my... they be? Because I'm not afraid of them, that's why not.
Derry:
Did you get your leg blown off in the war?
Mr. Lamb:
Certainly.
Derry:
How will you climb on a ladder and get the crab apples down, then?
Mr. Lamb:
Oh, there's a lot of things I've learned to do and plenty of time for it. Yours. I take it steady. (On the Face of It)- CBSE CLASS XII - 2025
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Which one of the following options shows the correct evolutionary order of the plants mentioned below?
(i) Fern
(ii) Ginkgo
(iii) Zostrophyllum
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Convert Ethanal to But-2-enal
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