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Read the extract given below… (Class 10 English 2024, Q2)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2024, set 2/1/1 · 10 marks · Reading comprehension

CBSE Class 10 English 2024: question 2

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2024, paper 2/1/1, section A, question 2, for 10 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q2 · 10 marks · Reading comprehensionCompetency-basedReading (unseen passages)

Read the extract given below:

(1) The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of education, including the educational structure, regulations and governance, to create a new system which is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century students. According to the policy, by 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to skill education, for which a clear action plan with targets and timelines are to be developed.

(2) The policy aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with skill education and integration of skill education into mainstream education in all educational institutions in a phased manner. Beginning with skill exposure at early ages in middle and secondary school, quality skill education will be integrated smoothly into school and higher education.

(3) Every child will learn at least one skill and is exposed to several more. This would lead to emphasizing the dignity of labour and importance of various vocations involving Indian arts and artisanship.

(4) The development of skill capacities will go hand-in-hand with the development of 'academic' or other capacities. To achieve this objective, secondary schools will have to collaborate with Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Polytechnics, Local Industry, etc. Skill labs will also be set up and created in the schools in a Hub and Spoke model, which will allow other schools to use the facility. Higher education institutions will offer skill education either on their own or in partnership with industry and other institutions.

The Global Scenario of Students in Skill Education Sector (bar chart, see diagram note).

For visually challenged students only: Percentage of students in Skill Education in various countries is as follows: India – 5%; Egypt – 30%; Denmark – 50%; USA – 52%; Germany – 75%; South Korea – 96%.

  1. (i)

    Based on the reading of the extract, list 2 objectives of NEP 2020.

    2 marks
  2. (ii)

    Fill in the blank with appropriate option from those given in the brackets, based on the understanding of paragraph (4).

    The statement: "The development of skill capacities will go hand-in-hand with the development of academic or other capacities" is a / an ______ (fact / opinion) because it is a / an ______ (subjective judgement / objective detail).

    1 mark
  3. (iii)

    Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the statement given below:

    "According to the policy, by 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to skill education."

    1. (A)Maximum 50% learners shall have exposure to technical education.
    2. (B)Minimum 50% learners shall have exposure to technical education.
    3. (C)Minimum 50% learners shall have exposure to skill education.
    4. (D)Maximum 50% learners shall have exposure to skill education.
    1 mark
  4. (iv)

    Based on the understanding of the passage, complete the following statement appropriately:

    The benefit of the hub and spoke model will be ______.

    1 mark
  5. (v)

    Complete the following analogy correctly with a word / phrase from paragraph (3):

    Racism : condemn :: ______ : respect

    1 mark
  6. (vi)

    As per the Global Scenario which country has the maximum percentage of students in Skill Education and what can be the possible reason?

    2 marks
  7. (vii)

    Fill in the following blank choosing the most appropriate option from the ones given below:

    As per NEP 2020, skill exposure will begin at ______.

    1. (A)middle and secondary school
    2. (B)primary school
    3. (C)higher school
    4. (D)senior secondary school
    1 mark
  8. (viii)

    Justify the statement – 'The NEP will create an awareness and appreciation of Indian arts and artisanship.'

    1 mark

Figure in the paper: Vertical bar chart titled 'The Global Scenario of Students in Skill Education Sector'. Y-axis: '% of Students in Skill Education', scaled 0% to 100% in steps of 10%. X-axis countries with bar values: India 5%, Egypt 30%, Denmark 50%, USA 52%, Germany 75%, South Korea 96%. Each bar is hatched and labelled with its value above it. See it in the official paper.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2024 board paper, set 2/1/1.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Look at paras 1 and 2 for the aims of the policy.

Hint 2

Read the bar chart for the tallest bar, then give a sensible reason.

Hint 3

For the analogy, find in para 3 something that people respect.

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. (i) Two objectives: to overcome the social status hierarchy attached to skill education and integrate it into mainstream education; and to revise and revamp all aspects of education so that it matches the aspirational goals of 21st-century students.

    2 marks

  2. (ii) The statement is an opinion because it is a subjective judgement.

    1 mark

  3. (iii) Option C: at least 50% means a minimum of 50% of learners will be exposed to skill education.

    1 mark

  4. (iv) The hub and spoke model will allow other schools to use the skill labs.

    1 mark

  5. (v) Racism : condemn :: dignity of labour : respect.

    1 mark

  6. (vi) South Korea has the highest percentage (96%). A possible reason is that it gives strong importance to skill and vocational training and links schools with industry.

    2 marks

  7. (vii) Option A: skill exposure begins at middle and secondary school.

    1 mark

  8. (viii) Every child will learn at least one skill and will understand the dignity of labour, which builds appreciation of Indian arts and artisanship.

    1 mark

Answer: (i) remove status hierarchy/integrate skill education; revamp education; (ii) opinion, subjective judgement; (iii) C; (iv) other schools can use skill labs; (v) dignity of labour; (vi) South Korea, 96%, strong emphasis on vocational training; (vii) A; (viii) every child learns a skill and values artisanship

Where the marks are

  • Two objectives (2 marks)
  • Opinion, subjective judgement (1 mark)
  • Option C (1 mark)
  • Other schools use skill labs (1 mark)
  • Dignity of labour (1 mark)
  • South Korea with a valid reason (2 marks)
  • Option A (1 mark)
  • Justification (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Reading (unseen passages)
Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Reading (unseen passages), one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2024 board paper, set 2/1/1: every question, by section.

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