CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2024-25: question 2
From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, 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 following carefully.
(1) Introduction:
In the hasty lifestyle of today's world, the choice of snacks can greatly impact one's health and well-being. This case study aims to analyse the preference for seasonal fruits compared to packaged snacks among different age groups and the implications for overall health.
(2) Methodology:
A survey was conducted among individuals across various age groups, ranging from children to seniors, to determine their snacking preferences. Participants were asked to indicate their preferred snack choices and provide reasons for their preferences. The data was then analysed to identify trends and patterns among different age demographics.
(3) Survey Examination:
The survey encompassed a comprehensive examination of snacking habits, including not only preferred snack choices but also delving into the underlying motivations and influences guiding these choices. Beyond mere preference, participants were encouraged to articulate the reasons behind their selections, providing invaluable insights into the multifaceted nature of snacking behavior.
(4) Results:
The survey results revealed interesting insights into snacking preferences among different age groups:
| Age-group | % | Preferred snack | Reasons for preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 77 | Seasonal fruits | Taste, Health benefits, Parental guidance |
| Teenagers | 65 | Packaged snacks | Convenience, Taste, Peer influence |
| Young adults | 52 | seasonal fruits and packaged snacks | Transitional lifestyle(college, beginning careers, and establishing independence), Health consciousness, Convenience |
| Middle-aged | 83 | Seasonal fruits | Freshness, Nutrition, Health consciousness |
| Elderly | 90 | Seasonal fruits | Health benefits, Digestive ease |
(5) Implications for Interventions:
By discerning the diverse preferences among different age groups, policymakers and health practitioners can tailor interventions to address specific demographic needs. For instance, targeting educational campaigns towards parents could empower them to instill healthy eating habits in their children from an early age. Concurrently, efforts to mitigate the influence of advertising and peer pressure on teenagers could involve regulatory measures and educational initiatives aimed at promoting critical thinking and informed decision-making. Furthermore, the prominence of seasonal fruits as a preferred snack choice among middle-aged adults and senior's points towards the importance of promoting access to fresh produce and nutritional education across all age demographics.
(6) Conclusion:
The survey outcomes serve as a roadmap for designing targeted interventions that not only cater to diverse demographic needs but also nurture a culture of health and well-being. By harnessing the insights gleaned from this study, stakeholders can collaboratively work towards building healthier communities and promoting sustainable practices for generations to come.
Created for Academic Usage / 315 words
Answer the following questions, based on given passage.
- I.1 mark
Complete the following suitably.
In the introduction, the researcher links a hasty lifestyle with the choice of snacks in the study to highlight__________. - II.1 mark
What would the following be classified as?
To examine snacking preferences across various age groups in detail, and assess health implications.
Select the appropriate response.- (A)Primary purpose
- (B)Secondary objective
- (C)Method of analysis
- (D)Research outcome
- III.2 marks
Give two points to support why it is likely that fresh fruits were given as an option to the survey participants to choose from in the study on snacking preferences.
- IV.1 mark
Paragraph 3 includes words – 'motivations' and 'influences.'
Classify the following sentences as 'influence' or 'motivation':Sentence 1: Peer pressure leads teenagers to prefer packaged snacks over healthier options.
Sentence 2: The drive to maintain health as one ages makes middle-aged adults to choose seasonal fruits. - V.1 mark
Read the following:
Seema regularly enjoys snacking on chips and cool drinks while watching movies. Mohan, her neighbour, prefers to snack on oranges and also some nuts occasionally. Arindam, who lives across, often tends to eat a mix of carrot sticks and instant noodles, in between meals.
Select the option that identifies the correct demographic Seema, Mohan and Arindam belong to.- (A)Seema – young adult; Mohan – teenager; Arindam -middle-age
- (B)Seema - teenager; Mohan – middle-age; Arindam -child
- (C)Seema – young adult; Mohan – child; Arindam - teenager
- (D)Seema - teenager; Mohan – elderly; Arindam -young adult
- VII.2 marks
Analyse how targeted interventions based on the diverse snacking preferences of different age groups can lead to improved health outcomes. (Paragraph 5)
- VIII.1 mark
What is the ultimate goal for stakeholders, based on the insights from the study?
- (A)Increase profitability through enhanced snack marketing
- (B)Building healthier communities
- (C)Reducing the cost of healthcare services
- (D)Expanding the range of available snack product
Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2024-25.
Hints
Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.
Hint 1
Re-read the paragraph or table row the question refers to.
Hint 2
For V, match each person's snack and probable reason with the table rows.
Hint 3
For VII, link each age group's intervention to the health result it improves.
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.
Verified: two independent solves agree and the official marking scheme matchesChecked 2026-11-01
- 1 mark
(I) ...how busy daily routines push people towards quick, convenient eating options, often at the cost of nutritional value.
- 1 mark
(II) A. Primary purpose.
- 1 mark
(III) Health focus: fruits are widely known for their health benefits, which suits the study's aim of examining snacking habits and their health implications.
- 1 mark
Comparative analysis: the study compares seasonal fruits with packaged snacks, so including fresh fruits lets researchers see preferences between natural, healthier choices and processed ones.
- 1 mark
(IV) Sentence 1 (peer pressure): influence. Sentence 2 (drive to maintain health): motivation.
- 1 mark
(V) D. Seema is a teenager (taste, convenience); Mohan is elderly (oranges, nuts, health and digestive ease); Arindam is a young adult (carrot sticks and noodles, health plus convenience).
(VI) (not set in this paper)
- 1 mark
(VII) Interventions aimed at each group's specific drivers address real needs: campaigns for parents build healthy habits in children early, and efforts for teenagers reduce the pull of advertising and peer pressure.
- 1 mark
Ensuring that middle-aged and older adults have access to fresh produce supports continued health, so health outcomes improve across the lifespan.
- 1 mark
(VIII) B. Building healthier communities.
Answer: (I) how busy routines lead to convenient but less nutritious eating; (II) A; (III) health focus, comparative analysis; (IV) Sentence 1 influence, Sentence 2 motivation; (V) D; (VII) targeted interventions meet specific needs; (VIII) B
Where the marks are
- I: busy routines lead to convenient, less nutritious choices (1 mark)
- II: A (1 mark)
- III: two valid points (2 marks)
- IV: correct classification (1 mark)
- V: D (1 mark)
- VII: two developed points (2 marks)
- VIII: B (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Reading (unseen passages)
Want more questions like this?
Practise CBSE Class 12 English questions free, marked against the answer key, with hints when you are stuck.
More questions from Reading (unseen passages)
- Sample paper 2023-24, Q2 · 10 marksRead the following text. (1) In recent years, there has been a surge in both group and solo travel among young…
- Sample paper 2023-24, Q1 · 12 marksRead the following text. Arthur lay in his cabin, still trying to piece together the events of the last few ho…
- Sample paper 2026-27, Q1 · 12 marksRead the following passage. 1. Every December, the Geminids meteor shower occurs as the Earth passes through a…
The question is transcribed from the official paper; figures are described in words. The solution, hints and chapter tag are ours. Spotted an error?Report it in one tapand a person will check it.