Question

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing most
appropriate options any ten. (1 10=10)
1. Academics has always been an essential part of human development. It
prepares us to survive in the outside world and establish an identity of our own.
But, is an individual’s development restricted to merely academics? In India,
from an early age, we have been taught that education is limited to the
boundaries of academics only; the idea of getting out into the field, for gaining
practical experience, is always considered a hoax. This has hindered students’
development. But, the truth is that education represents a considerably broader
field than we know of it. Our teaching, from the basics, has been focused on
getting good grades and job offers, rather than being creative and unique.
2. In the 21st century, the pure academic type of education is slowly paving way for a
whole new type. The paradigm shift in the whole education system is evident. People
have now come to understand that education is a 360 degree activity that should
focus on students’ overall development, rather than restricting him/her to the
classroom.
3. Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom but reinforce orr
supplement classroom curriculum, in some way, have become a point of focus today.
These activities help in the growth of the child, in more than one way. Participating in
such activities helps youngsters grow mentally, socially and individually. Intellectual
development of a student is developed in the classroom, but for the aesthetic
development such as team-building, character-building, and physical growth,
students must step out into the outside world. For instance, if a student is a part of
school football team, he/ she will learn team-work and coordination, in a practical
manner, which cannot be taught in the class.
4. Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical exposure so that
the students can experience the actual working of an industry. For example, taking
a student to a manufacturing firm will give him/ her the real insight and better
learning of the industry. Catering to this change, most professional colleges

including B-schools, have started providing practical exposure to students
through regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences, seminars, cultural
festivals, and so on. With industry visits, students are able to better identify their
prospective areas of work in the overall organizational function. Moreover, they
help enhance interpersonal skills and communication techniques. In addition,
guest lectures are equally important for all –round development of students. It is a
great way for students to gain maximum exposure, as guest speakers talk about
their real- life experiences and not what is there in the text books.
5. Through such events, students are made to participate and coordinate different
events wherein, they get to know how exactly things are managed. Classroom
teaching provides the foundation, and co-curricular or extra-curricular activities
provide practical exposure and opportunities to implement what students learn in
the classroom. This helps in developing the overall personality of the students,
inculcating various soft skills in them, which otherwise are difficult to teach. Clearly,
life beyond academics creates creative and empowered professionals.

(vii) What has not been focus of education in earlier time ?
(a) creative and unique
(b) getting good grade
(c) getting job in a reputed company

(viii) Where should students go for aesthetic
(a) students should go to the library
(b) students should go to the theatre
(c) students should step out into the outside world
(d) (b) and (c)
(ix) What kind of co-curricular activities became point of focus today ?
(a) Out side the classroom
(b) In side the classroom
(c) Activities conducted in the premises of school
(d) In side the science room
(x) Find the world from the para 3 of the passage which means as untrue.
(a) hoax
(b) Truth
(c) unique
(d) none of the above
(xi) Which statement is true
(a) Visiting industries will give children a better insight.
(b) It will waste the time of students
(c) Visiting industries will not provide children better learning
(d) (b) and (c)

Answer 1

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