Question

2.A 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 asscientific 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 respond-

ents 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. (1x10 = 10)

i. According to the passage, one of the reasons for the recent transformation of education is the:

a. techno-efficiency of the present generation.

b. expanse of courses on technology.

c. simplification of the teaching and learning- method.

d. easy availability of the internet.

ii. 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 aca-

demic purposes.

a. 1 & 2

b. 3 & 4

c. 2 & 3

d. 1 & 4
iii. The word ‘tremendous’, as used in paragraph 3, means the same as

a. ‘expensive’.

b. ‘renowned’.

c. ‘innovative’.

d. ‘incredible’.
v. “… 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. hardware malfunction.

b. plagiarism.

c. troubleshooting.

d. virus threats.

vi. 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. 2 and 4

c. 1 and 2

d. 3 and 4
vii. Based on the given graphical chart, pick the option that lists the area of zero response

from

respondents.

a. Never using the internet for work and leisure

b. Daily use of the computer for academic activities

c. Writing and receiving emails once a week

d. Using the internet for personal tasks once a month

viii. In the cartoon, the student’s reaction reveals that he is ______________.

a) indignant

b) apologetic

c) obedient

d) inquisitive

ix. Which of the following statements is NOT substantiated by information in paragraph 4?

a. About three-quarters of the respondents preferred print books for recreational

reading.

b. A little less than a 50% of the respondents voted for e-books for research or

assignments.

c. More than 50% respondents stated enjoying both versions of books for leisure read-

ing.

d. The survey was intended for understanding the e-book experience among

students..
xi. 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. 1, 3, 4, 2

b. 3, 2, 1, 4

c. 2, 4, 3, 1

d. 4, 1, 2, 3​

Answer 1

Answer:

i. d) easy availability of internet

ii. c)2 & 3

iii. d) incredible

iv. c) Option (3).

v. b) plagiarism.

vi. b) 2 and 4

vii. a) Never using the internet for work and leisure

viii. a) indignant

ix. c) More than 50% stated enjoying both versions of books for leisure reading.

x. b) Option (2)

xi. a) 1, 3, 4, 2