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Class 10 - English Language and Literature

Case Study Passage Test 05

1. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

India's SDG Scores
India has crossed the halfway mark in achieving the UN's sustainable development
goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 and to be achieved by 2030, according to the SDG India
Index released on Friday by think tank NITI Aayog and the UN Here are the 10 best-
performing states and Union territories according to the index.

1. Himachal pradesh. kerala and Tamil Nadu have emceed as the front runners in
the race to achieve key sustainable development goals (SDG) like removal
of poverty inequality. while Assam, Bihor and Uttar Pradesh are the laggards in
ranking of states.
2. According to the SDG India Index, the nation as a whole has a store of 57 ,
showing the country has reached a little beyond the halfway mark in meeting the
sustainable development goals adopted by India and 192 other nations in 2015.
The index covers 13 of the 17 sustainable development goals, including
healthcare, gender equality. clean anergy. infrastructure, education, peace and
building strong, accountable institution.
3. For goals, including climate action and sustainable use of marine resources,
were left out because of lack of data at the state level. Kerala's overall top rank
(69) is attributed to its strong performance in providing good heolth. reducing
hunger, achieving gender equality and providing quality education. The rank
shows the distance each state has to cover to reach 100 - the point at which it
fully meets the sustainable development goal
4. Himachal Pradesh ranks high with a similar overall score in providing clean
water and sanitation, reducing inequalities and preserving the mountain
ecosystem. Tamil Nadu has a score of 66. Among Union territories, Chandigarh
takes the lead with a score of 68 on account of its track record in providing
clean water and sanitation. Performance in providing quality education has also
helped Chandigarh achieve high score.
5. Tamil Nadu topped the states in poverty reduction, while Kerala topped in
providing quality education, closely followed by Chandigarh and Himachal
Pradesh.
6. Kerala and Tamil Nadu also topped in facilitating good health and well-being.
Gender equality, however, is an area all states and the nation as a whole need to
improve upon. The toppers in gender equality. Sikkim and Union territories .
Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Chandigarh, have crossed the hallway mark
in reaching the goals.
7. The scores represent the current status of achievement in meeting the goals.
viii. The other remaining goals left out from SDG India Index because:
a. of lack of data of the state level
b. they have already crossed halfway mark in reaching the goals
c. countries have not taken care of the remaining goals
d. those goals have not yet officially accepted by the componies
ix. Among Union Territories ________ tokes the lead with a score of 68 on
account of its track record in providing clean water and sanitation.
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option.
According to the survey, ________ topped in providing quality education.
a. Kerala
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Chandigarh
d. Andhra Pradesh
xi.

How many sustainable goals does index cover?

xii. What do 100 points mean as per SDG Index?

a. It means the index has covered 13 goals including healthcare, gender
equality clean energy. infrastructure, education, peace and building
strong. accountable institutions.
b. It means the point at which it fully meets the sustainable development
goal.
c. It means the removal of poverty and equality.
d. It means India has reached a little beyond the halfway mark to meet
sustainable development goals.
xiii. Which state has the least SDG score according to the graph?
xiv. The SDG score represents the current status of achievements by the states
in meeting the goals. True/false.
xv. Which state ranks the best in total SDG scores?
xvi. Select the option that is true for the two statements given below.
1. Tamil Nadu topped the states in poverty reduction.
2. Kerala topped the states in providing amenities.
a. (1) is the result of (2).
b. (1) is true and (2) is false.
 c. (1) is independent of (2).
d. (1) contradicts (2).
xvii. The index covers ________ sustainable development goals out of ________.
2. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

1. E-learning is the process of acquiring knowledge through electronic

technologies and resources. A rise in the number of internet users has
increased the market demand for sophisticated online learning courses.
According to the Office for National Statistics, nearly all adults in the age group
of 10 to 44 years in the UK were recent internet users (99 %) in 2019.
The availability of enhanced network connectivity coupled with the convenience
offered by on-demand courses, will drive the market size.
2. According to the World Economic Forum, around 1.2 billion children are out of
classrooms with schools shut down globally due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Electronic Learning Management Systems such as Google Classroom is helping
classes to connect distantly. communicate efficiently and stay organized. Large
scale national efforts to leverage technology to the market players in support of
distance education, remote, and online learning during the covid-19 pandemic
are emerging and evolving rapidly.
3. The virtual classroom technology in the e-learning market is expected to grow at
a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 11% during the forecast timespan.
A virtual classroom is a digital environment that enables live interaction
between a tutor and a learner. Videos conferencing and online white-board for
real-time collaboration are the most common tools used in a digital teaching
space. Synchronous and collaborative virtual classes allows active participation
of students, reacting an environment similar to a physical classroom.
4. The technique is gaining traction with an increasing number of corporate and
academic sectors deploying it for enhanced training sessions. Multilateral
organizations and world bodies, such as WHO and G 20, are also deploying e-
learning modes to teach healthcare professionals.
5. Content providers segment accounted for around 60% e-learning market share
in 2019 E-learning providers share content on a varied range of topics by
collaborating with domain experts that help them to develop the learning
content. They focus on offering specific and customized content as per the end-
user requirements.
vi. Select the option that is true for the two statements given below.
 1. According to the World Economic Forum, around 1.2 billion children
are out of classrooms.
2. Schools are shot down due to COVID-19 pandemic.

a. (1) is the result of (2).

b. (1) is the reason for (2).
c. (1) is independent of (2).
d. (1) contradicts (2).
vii. Multilateral organizations and world bodies are ________ to teach
healthcare professionals.
viii. Select the option that lists the INCORRECT statement from the ones given
below.
(I) E-learning is the process of acquiring knowledge through electronic
technologies and resources.
(II) All adults in the age group of 16 to 14 years in the UK were recent
internet users (99%) in 2019.
(III) A rise in the number of internet users has increased the market share
physical classroom.
(IV) Content providers segment accounted for around 60% e-learning
share in 2010.
a. (III)
b. (IV) and (II)
c. (II) and (I)
d. (l)
ix. State the common tool used in digital teaching space.
x. What is the process of acquiring knowledge, through electronic technology
and resources?
xi. Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank.
________ is gaining attention in the academic sectors.
a. Paperback
b. Virtual classrooms
c. E-books
d. Offline classes
xii. Pick the option that gives the correct meaning of the following
statement from the options given below.
The online market of learning is supposed to be maximized by 2026.
(I) Nearly all adults in the age group of 16 to 44 years in the LK were
recent internet users (99 %) in 2018.
(II) A virtual classroom is a sophisticated environment that enables
live interaction
(III) The E-Learning market size is expected to reach $357 billion by
2026.
(IV) Video conferencing and online whiteboard are the most common
tools used in the World Eonomic Forum.
a. (I)
b. (IV)
c. (II)
d. (III)
xiii. E-commerce providers share content on a varied range of topics.
(True/false).
 xiv. What percent of e-learning market share was segmented by the content
providers in 2019?
xv. According to the World Economic Forum, how many students were out of
classrooms as an effect of COVID-19?

Class 10 - English Language and Literature

Case Study Passage Test 05

Solution

1.
i. (a) of lack of data of the state level
ii. Chandigarh
iii. (a) Kerala
iv. 13
v. (b) It means the point at which it fully meets the sustainable development
goal.
vi. Magarasgtra
vii. True
viii. Himachal Pradesh
ix. (b) It is clearly given in paragraph 5 of the passage that Tamil Nadu topped
the states in poverty reduction while Kerala topped the states in providing
quality education.
x. 13, 17
2.
i. (a) (1) is the result of (2)
Explanation: It is clearly given in paragraph 2 of the passage that according
to the World Economic Forum, around 1.2 billion children are out of
classroom as schools are shut down due to COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, (a)
is the right answer.
ii. Deploying e-learning modes
iii. (a) (III)
iv. Online whiteboard
v. E-learning
vi. (b) Virtual classrooms
vii. (d) (III)
viii. False
Explanation: E-learners providers share content on a varied range of topics,
not e-commerce.
ix. 60%
x. 1.2 billion