CBSE Class 10 English Analytical Paragraph Writing Assignment Set 01

Question 1. The table given below contains data related to the annual increase in the number of vehicles in major Indian cities (percentage data has been given). Write an analytical paragraph in 100–120 words interpreting the data. (CBSE 2023)

Annual Increase in the Number of Vehicles in Major Indian Cities (Percentage)

City (in descending order of population)	Passengers
	Private		Intermediate
	Two Wheelers	Cars and Jeeps	Taxis	Three Wheelers
Mumbai	12.7	6.9	–	–
Kolkata	18.2	17.2	10.8	32.7
Delhi	18.7	19.4	3.6	18.2
Chennai	42.5	31.3	36.8	1.3

Answer:
Annual Increase in the Number of Vehicles in Major Indian Cities
The table reveals the annual percentage increase in the number of vehicles in four major Indian cities. In Mumbai, the most populous of them, the number of private two wheelers rises by 12.7% a year and that of cars and jeeps by 6.9%, the lowest growth among the four cities; figures for taxis and three wheelers are not given. In Kolkata, two wheelers grow by 18.2% and cars and jeeps by 17.2%, while three wheelers record the highest growth of all, 32.7%. In Delhi, cars and jeeps (19.4%) grow slightly faster than two wheelers (18.7%), but taxis increase by only 3.6%. Chennai, the least populous, shows the steepest rise in private vehicles: 42.5% for two wheelers and 31.3% for cars and jeeps, along with 36.8% for taxis, though three wheelers grow by a mere 1.3%. Thus, the growth of private vehicles is highest in Chennai and lowest in Mumbai.

Question 2. A survey of students' favourite after-school activities was conducted at a school. The graph below shows the results of this survey. Analyse the given data and write a paragraph in 100–120 words.

Answer:
After-School Activities of Students
The data reveals that almost all the students (99) visit their friends after finishing school. A large number of students also indulge in online chatting (66) or talking over the phone (53) after they go back home from school. It has become so common these days because almost all students have their personal mobile phones. About 44 students take up some part-time job and earn money, and an almost equal number (45) play some kind of sport after school hours. Around 37 students watch their favourite programmes on TV, while only 22 are engaged in activities related to school clubs. Therefore, we can say that all students are engaged in one activity or another after they finish school, with socialising being the most popular.

Question 3. Internet provides every information one seeks at the click of a button. As a result children today are living in a comfort zone. According to research, this will result in long-term consequences which will affect their brain. Based on the following chart, write an analytical paragraph in not more than 120 words on activities to improve brain power. (CBSE 2019)

Answer:
Activities to Stimulate Brain Power
Since the Internet provides every piece of information at the click of a button, children today live in a comfort zone, which may harm their brain in the long run. The pie chart shows activities that can improve brain power. Jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, sudoku and games, along with writing rather than typing, top the list at 20% each, as they make the brain work actively. Social interaction (15%) and discussing current affairs (14%) come next, closely followed by reading the newspaper (13%) and regular exercise (12%). Listening to music contributes the least, only 6%. It is clear that activities which challenge the mind and involve other people stimulate the brain far more than passive ones, so children must step out of their comfort zone.

Question 4. The bar chart given here shows the annual rate of forest cover change in India. Write an analytical paragraph in 100–120 words.

Answer:
Annual Rate of Forest Cover Change in India
Deforestation is a major cause of global warming around the world. The bar chart presents the status of forest cover change in India. A lot of efforts have been made to check the process of deforestation. We can see that the net rate of deforestation during 1930-75 was 0.63%; it improved continuously till 2005-13, when the rate was just 0.03%. This improvement is definitely due to the constant efforts to check the cutting of existing forests. The forest cover would have been even more impressive if a little more effort had been made for afforestation also. The rate of afforestation was 0.1% during 1930-75. Unfortunately, it declined steadily till it reached 0.01% during 1995-05, a record low. The next period shows some improvement (0.02%). So it is necessary to improve the process of afforestation along with the prevention of deforestation.

Question 5. A survey was conducted to know about the presence of women in public and private sectors in India in the present time of women empowerment. Analyse the bar graph given here and write an analytical paragraph in 100–120 words.

Answer:
Women Employment in Organised Sector
Women have faced countless barriers in accessing adequate employment opportunities. The number of employed women is improving rapidly in some states, while some states are still lagging behind in terms of women empowerment. The bar graph shows the status of women employment in the organised sector in Kerala and Haryana. In Kerala, 259.5 thousand women are working in the private sector while 185 thousand women are working in the public sector. The situation is quite different in Haryana, where only 61.3 thousand women work in the public sector and 51.5 thousand in the private sector. Thus Kerala employs more than three times as many women in the public sector and about five times as many in the private sector as Haryana. Haryana clearly needs to give women better chances of education and employment.