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Examples of Précis Writing #1

Coffee is traditionally grown in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu in India. It is predominantly an export-oriented commodity and 65% to 70% of the coffee produced in the country is exported, while the rest is consumed within the country. In the international market, Indian Robusta is highly preferred for its good blending quality. Arabica coffee from India is also well-received in the international market.
Coffee is an export product with low import intensity and high employment content. This is evident from the fact that more than six lakh persons are directly employed and an equal number of individuals get indirect employment from this sector. Arabica is a mild coffee, but the beans are more aromatic; it has a higher market value compared to Robusta beans.
On the other hand, Robusta has more strength and is therefore used in making various blends. Arabica is grown in higher altitudes than Robusta. The cool and equable temperature, ranging between 15°C and 25°C, is suitable for Arabica, while for Robusta, a hot and humid climate with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C is suitable.
Arabica requires more care and nurture and is more suitable for large holdings, whereas Robusta is suitable irrespective of the size of the farm. Arabica is susceptible to pests and diseases such as White Stem Borer, and leaf rust, and requires more shade than Robusta. The harvest of Arabica takes place between November and January, while for Robusta, it is from December to February. (240 words)

Rough Draft

• Coffee is grown in India as an export commodity in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
• Six lakh persons are directly employed because of coffee as an export product.
• Arabica and Robusta are the two varieties grown in the Indian market.
• Arabica has more market value and is more aromatic.
• It requires more nurturing as it is prone to pests and diseases.
• It is harvested between November and January, while Robusta is harvested between December and February.

Sample Answer

Title: Coffee in India
Precis: India grows coffee as an export commodity in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Coffee production employs six lakh persons directly in India. Arabica and Robusta are the two varieties grown in the Indian market and the former has more market value as it is more aromatic than Robusta. Arabica requires more nurturing as it is prone to pests and diseases. It is harvested between November and January, while Robusta is harvested between December and February. (75 words)

Examples of Précis Writing #2

One of our most difficult problems is what we call to discipline and it is really very complex. You see, society feels that it must control or discipline the citizen, and shape his mind according to certain religious, social, moral, and economic patterns.
Now, is discipline necessary at all? Please listen carefully. Don’t immediately say YES or NO. Most of us feel, especially while we are young, that there should be no discipline, that we should be allowed to do whatever we like and we think that is freedom. But merely to say that we should be free and so on has very little meaning without understanding the whole problem of discipline.
The keen athlete is disciplining himself the whole time, isn’t he? His joy in playing games and the very necessity to keep fit make him go to bed early, refrain from smoking, eat the right food, and generally observe the rules of good health. His discipline and punctuality are not an imposition but a natural outcome of his enjoyment of athletics. (171 words)

Rough Draft

• Discipline is disliked by many.
• Discipline moulds our minds and habits.
• Discipline should not be treated as an imposition.
• Discipline is an outcome of good habits.

Sample Answer

Title: The Importance of Discipline
Precis: Although many people detest discipline, it is crucial in moulding our lives and habits. It should not be treated as an imposition but rather a natural outcome of good habits. (30 words)

Examples of Précis Writing #3

A recent visit to the Arctic region brought me face-to-face with the problem of global warming. It made me realize how massive the change is and how grave its consequences will be for all. The ice caps in the Polar Regions are melting rapidly due to deforestation and the increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. If steps are not taken soon, the rising water levels will submerge all the landmasses.
Ozone depletion is another serious consequence of global warming. These holes or breaches in the protective cover of our planet let harmful UV rays reach us unfiltered. They in turn cause health hazards that are very difficult to treat. Awareness of these effects of our actions and sustainable steps to prevent them is the need of the hour. (134 Words)

Rough Draft

• Global warming can lead to grave consequences.
• Ice caps are melting rapidly.
• Rising water levels are a threat to land masses.
• Global warming is causing ozone depletion and health hazards.

Sample Answer

Title: Global Warming
Precis: The consequences of global warming are grave. The ice caps, which are melting due to deforestation and the increasing levels of carbon dioxide can cause a rise in the water levels and submerge landmasses. Global warming can lead to ozone depletion. Lack of preventive measures can either cause health hazards or the extinction of species. (55 words)

Examples of Précis Writing #4

Miss Sullivan was an exceptionally brilliant teacher to Helen Keller. She dedicated her entire life to the training and education of Helen. She was chosen by Mr Anognos, the director of Perkins Institution, and took up the challenge with conviction. She had to face a lot of difficulties to get the child to respond to her presence. She was kicked and pinched by Helen, but her resistance did not waver Miss Sullivan’s decision.
She persevered to gain her trust and then gradually began to teach her. She used her expertise and patience while developing innovative methods to teach Helen. She loved her student dearly and was always available for her aid. She helped Helen see the world through her eyes. She dedicated herself entirely to her education. Her dedication and constant support motivated Keller in her life. The day she first met Helen was rightly called by her ‘her soul’s birthday. (152 words)

Rough Draft

• Miss Sullivan was chosen by the director of Perkins Institution to train Helen Keller.
• She persevered to gain her trust.
• Used her expertise and innovative methods to teach her.
• She became Helen’s eyes and dedicated her entire life to her training and education Helen.

Sample Answer

Title: Miss Sullivan
Precis: Miss Sullivan, who was chosen by the director of Perkins Institution to train Helen Keller, used her expertise and innovative methods to teach Helen. Miss Sullivan persevered to gain her trust and thus became her eyes, thereby dedicating her entire life to the training and educating of Helen. (48 words)

Examples of Précis Writing #5

There are different types of products received from forests in India. Forest products are important in the growth and development of industries. Timber is utilized in building activities, industries, and carpentry workshops. Asia’s largest sawmill is in operation in the Andaman Islands. Rubber trees are grown in large numbers in the Western Ghats. A large number of industries are dependent on rubber in Peninsular India.
Wood pulp is made from the wood of the forests and paper is manufactured from the pulp. The States of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh have several paper mills The city of Nepa in Madhya Pradesh has a newsprint industry. Lac and Wax are used in manufacturing paints. (118 Words)

Rough Draft

• Timber is used in building and carpentry.
• Rubber is grown in the Western Ghats.
• There are many rubber industries in Peninsular India.
• Wood pulp is used in making paper.
• Lac and wax are used in making paints.

Sample Answer

Title: Forest Products
Precis: Different products are received from forests in India. Timber is used in building and carpentry. The rubber trees from the Western Ghats serve many industries in Peninsular India. The pulp extracted from wood is used for making paper. Lac and wax are used in making paints. (47 words)