Question

Read the passagePrime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nation - wide Fit India Movement on National Sports Day ,

stressing on the need to be fit, PM Modi said that a healthy India is his goal and called for a strict

control on people’s lifestyle. The inaugural event was held at Indira Gandhi stadium complex in New

Delhi , where the PM administered a fitness pledge to the people of the country. Fit India Movement is

aimed at encouraging people to give priority to sports and fitness in their day – to- day lives.

Fitness is zero per cent investment with infinite returns. There is a surge in diabetes and hypertension

cases and other lifestyle diseases . We hear sometimes a 12 or 15-year -old is suffering from diabetes or

a 30 –year -old has had a heart attack. It is a worrying trend. Fitness is the need of the hour. But with

technology, physical activity has reduced . It has become fashionable to talk about fitness rather than act

on it.

World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends at least 60 mins of vigorous - intense physical activity

every day for children aged 5 -17 to improve cardio – respiratory and muscular fitness , bone health ,

and cardiovascular and metabolic health biomarkers. With rise in health issues in people , thanks to

unhealthy lifestyle and diet , it is important to get your kids to live a healthy life to keep diseases at a bay

. Encourage kids to play outdoor games, sports and do yoga. Make sure your child eats lots of fruits and

vegetables that contain essential nutrients beneficial for the body. Avoid junk food as much as possible

and get them to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Excessive screen time can negatively impact a child s physical and mental health , from increasing the

risk of obesity to disturbing sleep patterns .To keep kids away from the screen, parents should lead by

example. You can engage them in extra – curricular activities, reading, and also spent some quality time

with them .

Apart from physical fitness, parents should ensure their kids are mentally healthy too. Your kids should be

able to identify and communicate their thoughts and feelings clearly with you. Make sure you do not

ignore signs of mental health problem s and consult a doctor if the symptoms persist .

On the basis of your reading of the above passage attempt any TEN the following questions .

(1x10=10)

(a)Why has Fit India Movement been launched by our honourable Prime Minister?

(i)To encourage people to give priority to sports and fitness in their day – to day lives .(ii) To gain publicity

(iii) To maintain healthy lifestyles

(iv) To create business for the sports equipments .

(b) Why is fitness need of the hour ?

(i) Unhealthy habits of the people need to be focused upon

(ii) surge in diabetes and hypertension cases and other lifestyle diseases

(iii) 12 or 15-year -old suffering from diabetes or a 30-year- old suffers a heart attack .

(iv) All of the above

(c)What has been suggested by world Health Organisation to remains health?

(i) Encourage kids to play outdoor games , sports and do yoga

(ii) 60 mins of vigorous – intense physical activity every day

(iii) Avoid junk food

(iv) Participating in sports activity at school level .

(d)How can remaining glued to TV or mobile affects a child’s health adversely?

(i)Increases the risk of obesity (ii) Disturbs sleep pattern

(iii) Affects mental health (iv) All of the above

(e)How can parents ensure that their children are mentally healthy?

(A) By encouraging their children to identify and communicate their thoughts and feelings

clearly with them

(B)Consulting a doctor if they come across signs of mental health problems in their children

(i) Only A (ii) Only B (iii) Both A and B (iv) None

(f)‘Fitness is zero per cent investment with infinite returns’. What does the author mean by this?

(A)Staying fit is the first step to good health

(B)Health is most important and investment in the health is best we can do

(i) Only A (ii) Only B (iii) Both A and B (iv) None

(g)Which of the following statements is true in the above context ?

(A) We need to build good fitness habits from childhood

(B) Fitness is only in mind and has nothing to do with health

(i) Only A (ii) Only B (iii) Both A and B (iv) None

(h)The word ‘infinite ‘ in Para 2 means __________________

(i) decrease (ii) limitless (iii)surge (iv) increase

(i) The word which means ‘involving energy or effort, in Para 3 is _________________

(i) intense (ii) metabolic (iii) vigorous (iv) essential

(j) The phrase ‘at bay’ in Para 3 means _____________

(i) away (ii) to neglect (iii) to observe (iv) to cure

(k)The word ‘ Persist ‘ in Para 5 means ________________

(i) to resist (ii) continue to exist (iii) to disappear (iv) to appear again

(l) Sleeping disorders do not impact obesity. Poor eating habits is the sole culprit for this. (True/ False)​

Answer 1

(a) Fit India Movement is a nation-wide movement in India to encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives. It was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on 29 August 2019 (National Sports Day).

(b) PM Narendra Modi asks people to give priority to sports, fitness-related activities, saying it will contribute towards National Sports Day Narendra Modi.