BBC Compacta Class 10 Solutions - Classroom Assignment- 1

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions.

1.
Ans: Headline 4

2.
Ans: (b) Embracing new technologies very enthusiastically

3.
Ans: (a) a sudden, violent movement

4.
Ans: (c) concerns for the environment

5.
Ans: Electric and hybrid vehicles.

6.
Ans: (b) Options 1 and 3

7.
Ans: (a) interest in e-cars

8.
Ans: The two hurdles in the success of California's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate were technical and cost barriers, and the decline in sales leading to global carmakers rolling back their plans.

9.
Ans:

10.
Ans:

11.
Ans: Four points responsible for the slow speed of commercialization of e-vehicles, as mentioned in the passage, are:

1. High prices: Electric vehicles tend to be relatively more expensive than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, making them less accessible to a broader range of consumers.
2. Limited range: Some electric vehicles may have limited driving ranges on a single charge, which can create concerns about their practicality, especially for long-distance travel.
3. Slow investment in technology improvement: Insufficient investment in research and development to enhance electric vehicle technology has hindered advancements in areas such as battery technology and range.
4. Lack of charging infrastructure: A limited and underdeveloped charging infrastructure can create range anxiety for potential electric vehicle owners, as they may worry about the availability of charging stations for longer journeys.

These factors collectively contribute to the slow commercialization of e-vehicles.

12.
Ans: (c) Slogan 1: "May burn a hole in your pocket, but not in Environment."

13.
Ans: (c) The sales of e-vehicles have not increased only because of the high costs involved in making batteries.