CLASS X TEST-2 FM: 45 TIME 2 HOURS

1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

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 analyze the preference for seasonal fruits compared to packaged snacks among
different age groups and the implications for overall health.

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 analyzed to identify trends and patterns among
different age demographics.

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 behaviour.

Results:
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The survey results revealed interesting insights into snacking preferences among different age groups:

AGE-GROUP
Children

Teenagers

Young adults
%
77

65

52
PREFFERED SNACK
Seasonal fruits

Packaged snacks

Seasonal fruits & packaged

snacks
Reasons for preference
Taste, Health benefits, Parental
guidance
Convenience, Taste, Peer
influence
Transitional lifestyle (college,
beginning careers ands
establishing independence),
Health consciousness,
Convenience
Middle-aged 83 Seasonal fruits Freshness, Nutrition, Health
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consciousness
Elderly 90 Seasonal fruits Health benefits, Digestive ease

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 seniors points towards the importance of promoting access to fresh produce and nutritional
education across all age demographics.

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
substantial practices for generations to come.

Answer the following questions, based on the given passage.

a. Complete the following suitably. (1)

 In the introduction, the researcher links a hasty lifestyle with the choice of snacks in the study to highlight
_______________

b. What would the following be classified as? (1)

To examine snacking preferences across various age groups in detail, and assess health implications.

Select the appropriate response.

I. Primary purpose

II. Secondary objective

III. Methods of analysis

IV. Research outcome

c. 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. (2)

d. Paragraph 3 includes words – ‘motivations’ and ‘influences.’ (1)

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.
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e. Read the following: (1)

Seema regularly enjoys snacking on chips and cold 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 demography Seema, Mohan and Arindam belong to.

I. Seema – young adult: Mohan – teenager; Arindam – middle-age

II. Seema – teenager; Mohan – middle-age; Arindam – child

III. Seema – young adult; Mohan – child; Arindam – teenager

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IV. Seema – teenager; Mohan – elderly; Arindam – young adult

f. Although children, middle-aged, and elderly groups all prefer seasonal fruits, why is the preference
percentage highest among elderly? (1)

g. Analyze how targeted interventions based on the diverse snacking preferences of different age groups
can lead to improved health outcomes. (2)

h. What is the ultimate goal for the stakeholders, based on insights from the study? (1)

I. Increase profitability through enhanced snack marketing

II. Building healthier communities

III. Reducing the cost of healthcare services

IV. Expanding the range of available snack product

2. An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy

As he stands rigid, trembling, staring down

All his young days into the harbour where

His ball went. I would not intrude on him.

a. Mention the poetic device used in the first line of the extract. (1)
 b. With any two reasons suggest why the poet refused to ‘intrude on’ the boy. (2)

c. Describe, after the poet, how the ‘ball went’ into the harbour. (1)

3. Answer in brief: (3X5=15)

a. How has Adrienne Riche conveyed the idea that oppression adversely affects a woman’s over all well-
being?

b. Do you think that Amanda essentially over-reacted to her mother’s admonitions and suggestions? Give
reasons.

c. Henry unknowingly played a significant part in Ausable’s plan to get rid of Max. Elucidate.

d. How has Maupassant delineated the cruelty of fate, in his story ‘The Necklace’?

e. Why did an allusion to ‘honour among thieves’ infuriate Horace Danby?

4. You are Manjit, the Proprietor of a hotel in Shimla. You have decided to open a new branch of your hotel
named Pine View, for which you need bedding items. Write a letter to the Sales Manager of Shimla Bedding
Stores, placing an order for the items you need. (5)

5. In the person of Mr. Keesing, write a page of your diary after you read Anne’s third essay ‘Quack, Quack, Quack,
said Mistress Chatterbox’ on how you felt on reading it and what you feel should be your approach towards
Anne and why. (6)

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6. Evil is the most striking trait of Griffin’s character. Comment, with reference to the text. (6)

7. The graph shows data collected from Indian Embassies across developed countries revealing the number of
Indians who have renounced Indian citizenship between 2018 and 2023 and became citizens of those nation.
Interpret the data and write a paragraph on it. (5)
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8. Change the mode of narration – (2)

Rahul: Have you considered what you want to do after college?

Dipak: Not really. I might join the family business.

9. Fill in with the appropriate forms of verbs in the bracket: (0.5X2=1)

a. When he ______ (live) in the U.S. he ______ (have) some issues with the authorities, thus his visa was
revoked.

b. Edit the following line (1)

 The pleasures of reading are many and varies.

Error Correction

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