Practice Assignment 2 | BBC Compacta Solutions for Class 9 PDF Download

1.
Ans: (c) crazy about it

2.
Ans: (b) Why some people are fat

3.
Ans: they exaggerate the health risks associated with being slightly overweight.

4.
Ans: (c) of the enjoyment it provides

5.
Ans: The author suggests that if you have a craving for chocolate, it's better to satisfy it with a small amount rather than suppressing it, which could lead to overindulgence later.

6.
Ans: (b) Making a concession

7.
Ans: (d) being fit even if fat

8.
Ans: The lesson is to accept and appreciate the natural diversity of body types without trying to conform to a singular standard of beauty. The reason is that just as nature values diversity, we should also value the diversity among human bodies.

9.
Ans: The author believes it promotes a narrow and unrealistic standard of beauty that does not reflect the natural diversity of human body types.

10.
Ans: "callous noises."

11.
Ans: Overweight people have more space to store energy and a larger physical presence, which can be seen as having more to love.

12.
Ans: (b) reassurance

13.
Ans: (a) humour

14.
Ans: (d) F – 1, 5 and 6; O – 2, 3 and 4

15.
Ans: (c) 1-(iv), 2-(i), 3-(v), 4-(iii)

16.
Ans: The author argues against the stigmatization and ridicule of overweight people, promoting acceptance and the idea that being comfortable with one's body is more important than fitting into a slim ideal.

17.
Ans: Without seeing the pictures, I cannot provide an answer. However, a 'svelte' woman is typically described as slender and graceful in line or figure, so the best picture would be the one that matches this description.

Open Response
Ans: No, the author is not making fun of fat and overweight people. Instead, they are criticizing societal norms that value thinness over health and well-being, and are advocating for acceptance and appreciation of all body types.