Homework Assignment 8 | Class 7 BBC Compacta Solutions PDF Download

(i).
Ans: The correct answer is:
(b) sudden increase
Explanation: In the context of the passage, "surge" refers to a sudden and dramatic increase in demand for online delivery platforms during the lockdown.

(ii).
Ans: Both paragraph 1 and paragraph 6 suggest that the food delivery companies need to ...
The correct answer is:
(d) get their act together
Explanation: The passage suggests that there are issues with food delivery platforms that need to be addressed, implying that these companies need to organize themselves better or "get their act together" to address consumer needs and grievances.

(iii).
Ans: Implement stringent food packaging standards.
Provide detailed information about food expiry date/time and common standards to be followed on how food is packaged.

(iv).
Ans: The inference that can be drawn is that food delivery personnel generally conduct themselves professionally and are well-received by customers, as 60 percent of the respondents are happy with their conduct.

(v).
Ans: The correct answer is:
(d) Options 4 and 6
Explanation: The survey did not cover the "Safe packaging of food" and "Consumer satisfaction with the services provided by the aggregators."

(vi).
Ans: The correct answer is:
(a) Paragraph 3
Explanation: Paragraph 3 discusses the extent of the survey and touches on the main focus of understanding various concerns related to the food delivery service.

(vii).
Ans: Food delivery companies can partner with restaurants to offer discounts and ensure adherence to stringent food safety and packaging standards.

(viii).
Ans: The Local Circles survey can be called a comprehensive survey on food delivery companies.
Justification: The survey is comprehensive because it covers a wide range of issues from customer service to food packaging and delivery personnel conduct.

(ix).
Ans: A majority of food delivery partners of the aggregators mentioned in the passage think they are getting decent wages for the amount of hard work they put in their jobs.
The correct answer is:
FALSE
Explanation: Paragraph 5 mentions that 60 percent of respondents view food delivery personnel positively, but there is no information provided about the delivery partners' views on their wages, hence we cannot assume they believe they are getting decent wages.