2. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:
There are two sides to the argument of technological advancement. Some say that it benefits mankind while another school of thought is that we have lost a lot with these advancements. Some people look back on the good old days and see everything in the present as changing for the worse whereas, others point out the advantages and ignore the supposed dangers.
The invention of the motor car is one such example. People who possessed a car in the previous century boasted of freedom and power. But now we complain that roads are congested leading to accidents and deaths. Parking is a problem. And the exhaust pollutes the atmosphere to dangerous levels. But don’t you think we must keep in mind the fact that we are able to commute faster, get less tired while travelling longer distances and to top it all, we travel in comfort?
The use of pesticides and artificial manure is alarming. Has it not killed countless species of birds and insects that were friends of the farmer? At the same time we must not forget the positive side to using pesticides. It has led to increased food production and helped to control insects and rodents. As a result it has helped to prevent the spread of diseases. Pesticides have a major role in protecting buildings from termite infestations. So, though they may have negative effects, pesticides and fertilizers are also vital to human health and safety in many ways. Probably, the best solution is to use them judiciously so as to maximize their benefit and limit risk.
In conclusion, can we really consider technological advancement a scourge? Or, is it a blessing? Scourge: something that causes trouble or suffering; bane
Answer the questions.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any three of the following questions inabout 30-40 words each.
(i) According to the opening paragraph, what are the two sides of the debate on technology?
(ii) What are the pros and cons of owning a motor car?
(iii) What has indiscriminate use of pesticides and artificial manure done?
(iv) List the positive side of using pesticides.
(v) Write the main idea expressed in the passage in two sentences.
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Answer:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:
There are two sides to the argument of technological advancement. Some say that it benefits mankind while another school of thought is that we have lost a lot with these advancements. Some people look back on the good old days and see everything in the present as changing for the worse whereas, others point out the advantages and ignore the supposed dangers.
The invention of the motor car is one such example. People who possessed a car in the previous century boasted of freedom and power. But now we complain that roads are congested leading to accidents and deaths. Parking is a problem. And the exhaust pollutes the atmosphere to dangerous levels. But don’t you think we must keep in mind the fact that we are able to commute faster, get less tired while travelling longer distances and to top it all, we travel in comfort?
The use of pesticides and artificial manure is alarming. Has it not killed countless species of birds and insects that were friends of the farmer? At the same time we must not forget the positive side to using pesticides. It has led to increased food production and helped to control insects and rodents. As a result it has helped to prevent the spread of diseases. Pesticides have a major role in protecting buildings from termite infestations. So, though they may have negative effects, pesticides and fertilizers are also vital to human health and safety in many ways. Probably, the best solution is to use them judiciously so as to maximize their benefit and limit risk.
In conclusion, can we really consider technological advancement a scourge? Or, is it a blessing? Scourge: something that causes trouble or suffering; bane
Answer the questions.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any three of the following questions inabout 30-40 words each.
(i) According to the opening paragraph, what are the two sides of the debate on technology?
(ii) What are the pros and cons of owning a motor car?
(iii) What has indiscriminate use of pesticides and artificial manure done?
(iv) List the positive side of using pesticides.
(v) Write the main idea expressed in the passage in two sentences.