Factual Passage - 12 | English Grammar Advanced - Class 10 PDF Download

Read the passage given below.
1. The present generation is well updated in the use of internet and computers. The rapid development in computer technology and increase in accessibility of the internet for academic purposes has changed the face of education for everyone associated with it. Let’s look at the data arising out of a recent survey that was done to ascertain the time spent on utilisation of the computer and internet:
2. At present, many schools and universities have been implementing internet-based learning, as it supplements the conventional teaching methods. The internet provides a wide variety of references and information to academics as well as scientific researchers. Students often turn to it to do their academic assignments and projects.
3. However, research on the Net is very different from traditional library research, and the differences can cause problems. The Net is a tremendous resource, but it must be used carefully and critically.
4. According to a 2018 Academic Student e-book Experience Survey, conducted by LJ’s research department and sponsored by EBSCO, when reading for pleasure, almost 74% of respondents said they preferred print books for leisure whereas, 45 % of respondents chose e-books rather than the printed versions, for research or assignments.
5. When asked what e-book features make them a favourite for research, the respondents were clear. Having page numbers to use in citations, topped the list (75%); followed by the ability to resize text to fit a device’s screen (67%); the ability to bookmark pages, highlight text, or take notes for later reference (60%); downloading the entire e-book (57%); and allowing content to be transferred between devices (43%) were the varied responses.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the eleven that follow.
Q1: Based on the given graphical chart, pick the option that lists the area of zero response from respondents.
(a) Daily use of the computer for academic activities
(b) Never using the internet for work and leisure
(c) Using the internet for personal tasks once a month
(d) Writing and receiving emails once a week
Ans: (b)

Q2: Arrange the given e-book features preferred for research from the least favourite to the most favourite, from the following -
1. downloading the entire e-book.
2. choosing page numbers in citations.
3. highlighting text.
4. resizing text to fit screen.
(a) 3, 2, 1, 4
(b) 4, 1, 2, 3
(c) 2, 4, 3, 1
(d) 1, 3, 4, 2
Ans: (d)

Q3: According to the 2018 survey, which is the option that correctly displays the features of -
(A) page numbers for use in citation and
(B) content transfer between devices respectively.

(a) Option (2)
(b) Option (1)
(c) Option (4)
(d) Option (3)
Ans: (a)

Q4: In the cartoon, the student’s reaction reveals that he is ________.
(a) apologetic
(b) obedient
(c) inquisitive
(d) indignant
Ans: (d)

Q5: The word ‘tremendous’, as used in paragraph 3, means the same as
(a) ‘incredible’.
(b) ‘renowned’.
(c) ‘innovative’.
(d) ‘expensive’.
Ans: (a)

Q6: Which of the following statements is NOT substantiated by information in paragraph 4?
(a) A little less than a 50% of the respondents voted for e-books for research or assignments.
(b) About three-quarters of the respondents preferred print books for recreational reading.
(c) More than 50% respondents stated enjoying both versions of books for leisure reading.
(d) The survey was intended for understanding the e-book experience among students.
Ans: (c)

Q7: Pick the option that lists statements that are NOT TRUE according to the passage.
1. Internet-based education can only complement familiar methods of education.
2. Net-based learning will replace face-to-face education.
3. The resources that the net provides are a danger to the education system.
4. The current times has seen a rise in the convenience of using the internet for academic purposes.
(a) 1 & 2
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 3 & 4
(d) 1 & 4
Ans: (b)

Q8: According to the passage, one of the reasons for the recent transformation of education is the:
(a) expanse of courses on technology.
(b) easy availability of the internet.
(c) techno-efficiency of the present generation.
(d) simplification of the teaching and learning- method.
Ans: (b)

Q9: Based on the given graphical representation of data in the passage, choose the option that lists the statements that are TRUE with respect to the usage of email.
1. The everyday usage of email is more than the everyday usage of computer for personal use.
2. About 18% people use email once a week.
3. There are a smaller number of email users using it 2-3 times a week than the ones using it once a month.
4. Less than 5% of people never use the email.
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 2
Ans: (c)

Q10: Based on the graphical chart in the passage, choose the option that correctly states the depiction of internet usage for work and for leisure, for once a month.

(a) Option (1)
(b) Option (3)
(c) Option (4)
(d) Option (2)
Ans: (b)

Q11: “… but it must be used carefully and critically.” The idea of being careful and critical while using the internet, is mainly a reference to
(a) plagiarism.
(b) virus threats.
(c) hardware malfunction.
(d) troubleshooting.
Ans: (a)