CBSE Class 11 English Factual Passage Worksheet Set 02

Case-based Factual Passage

(1) Indian Rhinoceros, (Rhinoceros unicornis), also called greater one-horned Rhinoceros, the largest of the three Asian Rhinoceroses. The Indian Rhinoceros weighs between 1,800 and 2,700 kg. It stands 2 meters high at the shoulder and is 3.5 meters long. The Indian Rhinoceros is more or less equivalent in size to the White Rhinoceros of Africa and is distinguishable from the Javan Rhinoceros by its greater size, the presence of a large horn, tubercles on its skin, and a different arrangement of skin folds.
(2) The Indian Rhinoceros occupies the world’s tallest grasslands, where at the end of the summer monsoon in October, grasses reach 7 meters tall. They are primarily grazers, except during the winter when they consume a larger proportion of browse. The Indian Rhinoceros fights with its razor-sharp lower outer incisor teeth, not with its horn. Such teeth, or tusks, can reach 13 cm in length among dominant males.
(3) The Indian Rhinoceros previously occupied an extensive range across northern India and Nepal from Assam state in the east to the Indus River valley in the west. Today this species is restricted to about 11 reserves in India and Nepal. Nearly 3,600 individuals of breeding age remain in the wild, and only one population, that of Kaziranga National Park in Assam state, contains more than 500 individuals.
(4) The Indian Rhinoceroses’ dung piles, or middens, are of interest not only as places where scent is deposited and as communication posts but also as sites for the establishment of plants. Indian Rhinoceroses can deposit as much as 25 kg in a single defecation. The Indian Rhinoceroses’ dung piles support interesting collections of over 25 species of plants whose seeds are ingested by Rhinoceroses and germinate in the nutrient-rich dung.
(5) A survey was conducted on the population of Rhinoceros unicornis between 1910 to 2005 and the result was interpreted in the form of a line graph.

Question. What is the current scenario of the Indian Rhinoceros?
(a) They are now restricted to about 11 reserves in India and Nepal.
(b) There are now 500 rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park.
(c) They do not exist now.
(d) They are now used as primary grazers during winter season.
Answer: (a) They are now restricted to about 11 reserves in India and Nepal.

Question. State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE.
The weight range of Indian Rhinoceros is 1800-2700 kg.
Answer: TRUE

Question. Fill in the blank.
____________________ is the scientific name of the Indian Rhinoceros.
Answer: Rhinoceros unicornis

Question. Which of the following statements is CORRECT, according to the passage?
(a) The Indian Rhinoceros previously occupied an intensive range across southern India and Sri Lanka from Tamil Nadu state in the south to Himachal Pradesh in the north.
(b) The Indian Rhinoceros previously occupied an intensive range across northern India and Nepal from Assam state in the east to the Indus River valley in the west.
(c) The Indian Rhinoceros previously occupied an extensive range across southern India and Sri Lanka from Tamil Nadu state in the south to Himachal Pradesh in the north.
(d) The Indian Rhinoceros previously occupied an extensive range across northern India and Nepal from Assam state in the east to the Indus River valley in the west.
Answer: (d) The Indian Rhinoceros previously occupied an extensive range across northern India and Nepal from Assam state in the east to the Indus River valley in the west.

Question. Complete the given statement.
The Indian Rhinoceroses’ dung piles support interesting collections of __________________________________________.
Answer: over 25 species of plants

Question. Which of the following rhinoceros is equivalent in size to the Indian Rhinoceros?
(a) African White Rhinoceros
(b) Javan Rhinoceros
(c) Asian Rhinoceros
(d) All of the options
Answer: (a) African White Rhinoceros

Question. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
(a) The Indian Rhinoceros occupies the world’s tallest grasslands.
(b) The Indian Rhinoceroses’ dung piles support interesting collections of over 5 species of plants.
(c) The Indian Rhinoceros stands 2 meters high at the shoulder and is 3.5 meters long.
(d) The Indian Rhinoceros can deposit as much as 25 kg in a single defecation.
Answer: (b) The Indian Rhinoceroses’ dung piles support interesting collections of over 5 species of plants.

Question. State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE.
The Indian Rhinoceros uses upper inner premolars for fighting.
Answer: FALSE

Case-based Factual Passage

(1) More than 87,000 healthcare workers have been infected with Covid-19, with just six states – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, West Bengal and Gujarat – accounting for three-fourths (around 74%) of the case burden and over 86% of the 573 deaths due to the infection, official data showed. Maharashtra alone, with the highest number of over 7.3 lakh confirmed Covid-19 cases so far, accounts for around 28% of the infected healthcare workers and over 50% of the total deaths, according to the data.
(2) While Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu had tested over one lakh healthcare workers each till August 28, Karnataka reported only 12,260 infected healthcare workers – almost half the burden in Maharashtra. Tamil Nadu reported 11,169 cases that included doctors, nurses and Asha workers. The three states together accounted for 55% of the total cases among health workers. The three states also reported the highest number of deaths in healthcare professionals, though with a wide gap between Maharashtra and the other two. While Maharashtra reported 292 deaths among healthcare workers, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu had 46 and 49 deaths, respectively.
COVID-19 CASES TILL AUGUST 2020
India: Total cases 87,176; Total tests 9,95,922; Positivity 9%; Deaths 573
Maharashtra: Total cases 24,484; Total tests 1,58,878; Positivity 15%; Deaths 292
Karnataka: Total cases 12,260; Total tests 1,07,100; Positivity 11%; Deaths 46
Tamil Nadu: Total cases 11,169; Total tests 1,53,727; Positivity 7%; Deaths 49
Delhi: Total cases 8,396; Total tests 61,358; Positivity 14%; Deaths 51
West Bengal: Total cases 5,126; Total tests 65,540; Positivity 8%; Deaths 21
Gujarat: Total cases 3,177; Total tests 29,246; Positivity 11%; Deaths 35
Telangana: Total cases 2,704; Total tests 14,678; Positivity 18%; Deaths 1
Haryana: Total cases 2,434; Total tests 32,787; Positivity 7%; Deaths 9
Rajasthan: Total cases 2,398; Total tests 75,510; Positivity 3%; Deaths 11
Odisha: Total cases 2,185; Total tests 40,849; Positivity 5%; Deaths 2
MP: Total cases 2,029; Total tests 46,516; Positivity 4%; Deaths 17
UP: Total cases 1,650; Total tests 26,557; Positivity 6%; Deaths 6
Jharkhand: Total cases 1,275; Total tests 22,790; Positivity 6%; Deaths 2
Assam: Total cases 1,127; Total tests 16,411; Positivity 7%; Deaths 3
(3) A large number of infections and even deaths of healthcare workers in particular states is being viewed with concern by officials and public health experts, who say risks to frontline workers can jeopardise India’s fight against the pandemic. The issue, discussed in a review meeting headed by the cabinet secretary on Thursday, saw the Centre cautioning states about the need to protect a crucial resource. The possible factors responsible for high infections, officials said, were lax infection control in hospitals and the need for stringent containment measures in areas where health professionals reside to safeguard them.
(4) Despite the high number of cases, the government has received only 143 claims since April under the 50 lakh Covid-19 insurance scheme for healthcare workers engaged in Covid mitigation activities. Official sources said the wide gap between the number of deaths and claims could be because all the casualties may not be eligible under the scheme. Besides, the claims are a bit slow in coming as families of the dead take time to apply and do the required paperwork.
(5) “Solidarity with health workers cannot be met with mere words of encouragement but by concerted efforts to strengthen the health workforce. Safety net for their families should be provided including a term insurance cover of over 2 crore, with the government as sole guarantee,” said Giridhar Babu, epidemiologist at the Public Health Foundation of India. “Protecting healthcare workers is of paramount importance to make sure we have a large force to take care of patients who need their services”, said Dr H Sudarshan Ballal, chairman, Manipal Hospitals, who said such workers may be at risk because of a large number of asymptomatic patients and lack of proper use of PPEs.

Question. In the line “… risks to frontline workers”, the term ‘frontline workers’ does NOT refer to:
(a) healthcare workers
(b) police
(c) cleanliness workers
(d) teachers
Answer: (d) teachers

Question. State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE.
Lax infection control in hospitals is the main reason for high infection among healthcare workers.
Answer: TRUE

Question. Choose the option that lists a statement that is NOT TRUE, according to the passage.
(a) Maharashtra was the worst sufferer of Covid-19.
(b) Tamil Nadu had less number of Covid-19 cases as compared to Maharashtra and Karnataka.
(c) The deaths of healthcare workers are disregarded by officials.
(d) Most of the families of deceased healthcare workers received Rs. 50 lakh under Covid-19 insurance scheme.
Answer: (d) Most of the families of deceased healthcare workers received Rs. 50 lakh under Covid-19 insurance scheme.

Question. Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the factors responsible for high infection in healthcare professionals.
(1) Careless infection control in hospital
(2) Negligence by healthcare professionals
(3) Lack of stringest containment measures
(4) Lack of healthcare professionals
(a) (1) and (2)
(b) (2) and (4)
(c) (1) and (3)
(d) (3) and (4)
Answer: (c) (1) and (3)

Question. Fill in the blank.
COVID-19 tests have been conducted for 29,246 healthcare workers in the state of ______________.
Answer: Gujarat

Question. How many healthcare workers, infected with COVID-19, were there in Karnataka till August 2020?
(a) 11,169
(b) 12,260
(c) 1,07,100
(d) 15,213
Answer: (b) 12,260

Question. Complete the given statement.
‘Healthcare workers’ refers to ________________________________.
Answer: doctors, nurses and Asha workers

Question. Which state was on the top in terms of confirmed COVID-19 cases?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Delhi
(d) Maharashtra
Answer: (d) Maharashtra

Case-based Factual Passage

(1) There are visible signs of economic rejuvenation since the second half of May, with the second wave of the pandemic abating in most parts of the country and state governments lifting restrictions in phases, a finance ministry report said on 10 August 2021, while calling for sustaining the vaccination progress and the need for Covid appropriate behaviour. “The receding of India’s second wave, along with rapid progress in vaccination, has set the stage to further accelerate economic recovery. The movement of high frequency indicators in July clearly points towards a broad based economic revival,” said the finance ministry’s monthly economic report for July, adding that these signs resonate with the fact that the economic impact of the second wave is expected to be muted.
(2) It said PMI manufacturing sharply rebounded to be in the expansionary zone across output and input sub-components of the index. Marking swift economic recovery, GST collection has reclaimed its Rs. 1 lakh crore-plus territory in July, signifying increased business and consumer activity. Rail freight at 112.7 MT in July hit a record for the month and registered 18.3% growth (year-on-year) and 13.2% rise compared to pre Covid July 2019.
(3) The surge in economic activity is further corroborated by trends in Kharif sowing, fertiliser sales, power consumption, vehicle registrations, highway toll collections, e-way bills and digital transactions, the report said. “Latest available data on growth of eight core industries, auto sales, tractor sales, port traffic, air passenger traffic also indicate sequential improvement from the contraction induced by the second wave,” it further added.
(4) “At this juncture, the economy and society are at a crucial inflection point where sustenance of economic recovery, vaccination progress and Covid-19 appropriate behavioural strategies are needed in close synergy with each other.” It said that having antibodies reduces the probability of acquiring serious illnesses, as is borne by studies. So, any subsequent waves are expected to be mild in terms of severity of disease.

Question. Why do you think the Indian economy is reviving now?
(a) The second wave of pandemic is coming down.
(b) Restrictions imposed due to Covid-19 are gradually lifted.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Question. State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE.
According to the bar graph, Kharif sowing was altogether done on an area of approximately 600 lakh hectares by 6 August 2021 in our country.
Answer: FALSE

Question. In order to control and prevent Covid-19 cases, which of these is a must?
(a) Strictly following Covid-19 protocols
(b) Maintaining the vaccination progress
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Question. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
The impact of an imminent wave of Covid-19 pandemic in terms of severity of disease is (very serious/mild).
Answer: mild

Question. What does the line ‘... the economic impact of the second wave is expected to be muted’ mean?
(a) The impact of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic on the economy would be very disastrous.
(b) The adverse impact of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic on the economy would be to a very less extent.
(c) The impact of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic on the economy would be to a large extent.
(d) The consequence of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic would be positive for the economy.
Answer: (b) The adverse impact of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic on the economy would be to a very less extent.

Question. Kiaan was vaccinated twice against Covid-19 virus. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Kiaan, according to the passage?
(a) Covid-19 virus cannot affect him at all now.
(b) He may even acquire serious illness if he is infected by Covid-19 virus.
(c) If he is infected by Covid-19, he may become ill but his illness would not be very serious.
(d) If he is infected by Covid-19, he may even die of it.
Answer: (c) If he is infected by Covid-19, he may become ill but his illness would not be very serious.

Question. Fill in the blanks.
The GST collection of Rs. 1 lakh crore plus territory in July 2021 reflects increased ______________ and ______________ activity took place in July 2021.
Answer: business and consumer

Question. Which one of these is an example of the term ‘year-on-year’?
(a) In March 2016, Aditi had received her electricity bill of 1540 and in May 2017, she received her electricity bill of Rs. 450.
(b) In February 2020, I had earned 220,000, but in March 2020, I earned Rs. 15,000.
(c) In June 2020, Aryan had received his electricity bill of Rs. 1450 and in June 2021, he received the same supposed amount of his electricity bill.
(d) In May 2020, Sneha had spent 225,000 on household expenditure but in August 2020, she spent Rs. 30,000 on household expenditure.
Answer: (c) In June 2020, Aryan had received his electricity bill of Rs. 1450 and in June 2021, he received the same supposed amount of his electricity bill.