RBSE Solutions Class 11 English Festoon Chapter 10 Building an Internet Culture

RBSE Class 11 English Festoon Chapter 10 Textual Activities

Activity - 1: Comprehension

Tick the correct alternative:

Question 1. Which one is wrong for internet policy
(a) building internet civil society
(b) resisting standard sales pitch
(c) distributing the technology randomly
(d) not spending vast money to buy machinery
Answer: (c) distributing the technology randomly
In simple words: Distributing internet tools without a clear plan is not a good approach for an internet policy.

🎯 Exam Tip: For "wrong" questions, carefully check each option against what you know is correct based on the text. The statement that deviates from the correct principles will be the answer.

Question 2.
(d) All the above
Answer: (a) Education
In simple words: The correct option from the given choices is 'Education'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When options include "All the above," carefully verify if each individual option is correct before selecting it. Here, a specific correct option "Education" is provided.

B. Answer To The Following Questions Should Not Exceed 10-15 Words Each

Question 1. What is the most common use of the Internet?
इन्टरनेट का सर्वाधिक प्रचलित उपयोग क्या है?
Answer: The most common use of the internet is to collect and share information and ideas on topics of shared interest.
In simple words: People mostly use the internet to gather facts and talk about shared interests with others.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the primary functions and benefits of the internet mentioned in the text when answering questions about its common uses.

Question 2. What do you understand by Electronic mail ?
इलेक्ट्रोनिक मेल से आप क्या समझते हैं?
Answer: Electronic mail (email) is a method to send text-based information over the Internet.
In simple words: Email is a way to send written messages using the internet.

🎯 Exam Tip: When defining a term, provide a clear, concise explanation of its purpose and the technology it uses.

Question 3. Why do some applications of internet fail in some institutions?
इन्टरनेट के कुछ उपयोग किसी संस्था में क्यों असफल हो जाते हैं?
Answer: Internet applications sometimes fail in institutions because the technology does not fit well with the existing culture or ways of working within that institution.
In simple words: Internet tools don't work in some places if they don't match how people there usually do things.

🎯 Exam Tip: When discussing technology failure points, always consider the role of organizational culture and the compatibility of the technology with existing practices.

Question 4. What does Orr's story suggest?
ओर की कहानी क्यों बताती है?
Answer: Orr's story suggests that people collaborate best when they have something important in common.
In simple words: Orr's story tells us that people think best together when they have something important they all care about.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about the suggestion of a story, summarize its main lesson or moral in a concise way.

Democratic society. Machines can be powerful tools for social change and improvement. The internet can help establish a more democratic system.

Answer To The Following Questions Should Not Exceed 30-40 Words Each

Question 1. In what ways, can the Internet help us to renovate our institutions and liberate ourselves from our authoritarian legacies?
इन्टरनेट किन तरीकों से हमारी संस्थाओं का नवीनीकरण करने तथा निरंकुशतापूर्ण विरासतों से मुक्त होने में हमारी मदद कर सकता है?
Answer: The internet helps by promoting social movements that are not controlled by a central power, acting as a tool for progress. It lets people form groups to share their information and ideas, giving a boost to communities that already have social connections.
In simple words: The internet helps groups work together without a main leader, pushing for social growth. It connects people to share ideas, making social networks stronger.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on keywords like "decentralized social mobilization" and "discussion groups" when explaining the internet's role in renovating institutions.

Question 2. Using technologies like the Internet, the best starting point is with people. Explain.
इन्टरनेट जैसी तकनीकों को इस्तेमाल में लेने हेतु श्रेष्ठ शुरुआती बिन्दु लोग होते हैं।” समझाइये।
Answer: When using internet technologies, it's best to begin with people, specifically those who share a common goal and ways of thinking. Members of such groups learn more easily by discussing their experiences. Their shared contacts and conversations help them grow.
In simple words: For internet tools to work well, we should start with groups of people who have similar goals and ideas. They learn better by talking about what they know, and their discussions help everyone move forward.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize that technology is merely a tool; its effectiveness depends on the people using it, their shared goals, and their interactions.

And economic health greatly relies on these practices working well. The people of Sarajevo have kept their tolerant, diverse culture even through wars because they stay closely connected with their acquaintances. Every culture has special traditions for building and maintaining social networks. The political and economic health of a society depends on these traditions working correctly. The people of Sarajevo have maintained their tolerant, pluralistic culture despite wars because they keep close contact with their acquaintances.

Question 4. How can we build Internet civil society?
हम किस प्रकार इन्टरनेट नागरिक समिति को निर्माण कर सकते हैं?
Answer: To build an internet civil society, we first need to identify people across all parts of society who want to use the internet for good social causes. These individuals then need to be connected with each other and with similar people in other countries.
In simple words: We build internet civil society by finding people who want to use the internet for good, then connecting them with each other and with similar groups worldwide.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the two key steps: identifying people with positive intentions and then establishing connections between them globally to form an internet civil society.

Question 5. How do Social networks help in the adoption of a new technology?
नयी तकनीक को अपनाने में सामाजिक सम्पर्क-तंत्र किस प्रकार मदद करते हैं?
Answer: Social networks help new technology adoption because if community members are already connected, they are more likely to gain from new technological connections. For example, the people of Sarajevo kept their culture strong due to their good social ties.
In simple words: When people in a group already know each other, new technology spreads faster and benefits them more. Strong social ties help keep culture alive.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight the existing social bonds as a foundation for successful technology adoption, as it fosters trust and facilitates learning and sharing.

D. Answer To The Following Questions Should Not Exceed 60-80 Words Each

Question 1. Machinery does not reform society, repair institutions, build social networks, or produce democratic culture. Explain.
मशीनें समाज-सुधार नहीं करतीं, संस्थाओं को ठीक नहीं करतीं, सामाजिक सम्पर्क-तंत्रों का निर्माण नहीं करतीं अथवा प्रजातांत्रिक संस्कृति को पैदा नहीं करतीं। समझाइए।
Answer: Machinery is only a tool that can help with these tasks. What truly matters is the willingness of people. Unless individuals are interested in social improvements, fixing institutions, creating social networks, or developing a democratic culture, technology alone cannot assist. For instance, the internet can be one of many tools for social change, but it primarily simplifies things; it doesn't create the change itself.
In simple words: Machines are just tools; they don't fix society or build democracy on their own. People's desire to change things is most important. If people don't want to improve society, technology won't help.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize the distinction between technology as a tool and human will as the driving force behind social and institutional change.

Question 2. Philip Agra offers ten conclusions that might guide a country's development of a culturally appropriate Internet policy. What are these conclusions?
फिलिप एग्रे दस निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत करता है जो किसी देश की सांस्कृतिक रूप से उचित (उपयुक्त) इन्टरनेट नीति के विकास में मार्गदर्शक बन सकते हैं। ये निष्कर्ष क्या हैं?
Answer: Philip Agra's ten conclusions for developing a suitable Internet policy are:
1. Avoid blindly accepting standard sales pitches.
2. Do not install the Internet in institutions that are already not working properly, as it wastes resources.
3. Prioritize developing people rather than just buying new machines.
4. Work towards creating a civil society that functions well with the Internet.
5. Simple, less advanced internet technology can be effective to start with.
6. Conduct a proper analysis of both the technology and the cultural setting.
7. Identify and utilize current methods for sharing information and building social groups.
8. Do not randomly give out technology without a plan.
9. The Internet is only helpful in education if it is fully included in teaching methods.
10. The Internet is just a tool for social change; people's needs and involvement come first.
In simple words: Philip Agra says for a good internet policy, don't just buy what sellers push. Don't put internet in places that are broken. Focus on training people, not just machines. Build an internet civil society. Start with simple tech. Check the local culture and tech. Find how people already share info. Don't give out tech randomly. Use internet in education only when it's part of teaching. Remember, people are more important than the internet itself.

🎯 Exam Tip: When listing conclusions, ensure you capture all points and rephrase them clearly and concisely. Grouping similar ideas can also help make the answer more readable.

E. Say Whether The Following Statements Are True Or False. Write T For True And F For False In The Bracket :

Question E. Say whether the following statements are True or False. Write T for true And F for false in the bracket :
1. Democratic societies attempt to promote the cultural practices of networking
2. Electronic mail is more important than technologies such as the www (world wide web).
3. Machinery does not reform society.
4. In an institution, focus must be on developing machinery.
5. The internet should not become a tool of oppression, but a tool for social progress..
6. Internet can help renovate our institution.
Answer:
1. True: Democratic societies do work to encourage cultural practices that involve networking and connecting people.
2. True: Electronic mail is indeed a very important technology, often considered more crucial than other web technologies for direct communication.
3. True: Machinery, by itself, cannot bring about societal reforms; it is merely a tool.
4. False: In an institution, the focus should primarily be on developing people and their skills, not just on acquiring machinery.
5. True: The internet should be used as a means for social advancement and progress, not for control or oppression.
6. True: The internet has the potential to help in modernizing and improving institutions.
In simple words: This section checks your understanding of the text by asking you to decide if each statement is correct or incorrect.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully and recall the information from the chapter to determine if it is true or false. Pay attention to keywords like "only" or "always" as they can change the meaning of a statement.

Activity - 2: Vocabulary

Match the following

Question Activity 2. Match the following
Answer: Here are the correct matches:
Decentralized: To give power to smaller parts or organizations.
Mobilization: Working together to achieve a particular aim.
Coherent: Logical and well organized.
Pluralistic: Having many different groups of people and different political parties.
Obsolete: Outdated.
Dysfunctional: Not working properly.
Sophisticated: One with a lot of experiences of the world, culture, etc.
In simple words: This activity matches words with their meanings to build your vocabulary based on the chapter.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read both columns carefully and try to find the most fitting definitions. Sometimes, eliminating obvious mismatches can help you find the correct pairs.

Question. (a) Internet has added new words to English vocabulary. Some of them are email, e-commerce, web-site, etc. Enlist the words belonging to the world of internet and try to know their meanings from your teacher.
Answer: The internet has introduced many new words into English. Some of these are:
1. Phablet: A device that combines features of both a phone and a tablet computer.
2. Unlike: To remove a "like" from a message on the social networking site.
3. Tweet: To send a message using the Twitter social network messaging system.
4. Fomo: An anxious feeling about missing out on exciting events happening elsewhere.
5. Photobomb: To spoil a photograph by unexpectedly appearing in the picture, often as a joke.
6. Woot: An exclamation used to show happiness or excitement.
7. OMG: Short for 'Oh My God!', used to express wonder, regret, or surprise.
8. Noob: A person new to an activity or online community.
9. Hashtag: A word or phrase with a hash (#) symbol in front, used on social media to identify messages on a specific topic.
10. Unfriend: To remove someone from your list of friends on a social networking site.
11. Troll: To post offensive or provoking comments online, often to cause arguments.
In simple words: The internet gave us new words like Phablet (phone+tablet), Unlike (remove a like), Tweet (send a Twitter message), Fomo (fear of missing out), Photobomb (jump into a photo), Woot (happy sound), OMG (Oh My God!), Noob (beginner), Hashtag (# for topics), Unfriend (remove a friend), and Troll (post rude comments).

🎯 Exam Tip: When defining new terms, provide a clear, concise explanation of what the word means and how it relates to internet culture.

Question. Define the following terms as used in the context of the internet:
1. साइबर कैफे
2. Cyber Space
3. Citizen
4. Netizen
Answer: Here are the definitions of the terms:
1. Cyber Cafe: A personal room with food and drink facilities where customers can use computers to access the internet.
2. Cyber Space: A global computer network that uses TCP/IP protocols for data sharing, also known as the internet or net.
3. Citizen: A person legally recognized as a member of a specific country.
4. Netizen: A person who frequently uses the internet.
In simple words: Cyber Cafe is a place to use computers and internet with refreshments. Cyber Space is the internet itself, a big computer network. Citizen is a legal member of a country. Netizen is someone who uses the internet a lot.

🎯 Exam Tip: For definitions, provide a clear and concise explanation that captures the main idea of the term in its relevant context.

Activity - 3: Grammar

Look at the following sentences:

1. If you help me. I'll buy you a beautiful dress. (open condition)
2. If I were a cloud, I could bring a lot of rains. (imaginary condition)
3. If he knew about it, he would be very angry. (impossible condition)

The sentences above explain that Conditional clauses are of three types. These include clauses where a condition might or might not be met, called open conditional clauses. The second type involves theoretical or imaginary conditions with elements of improbability or unreality, known as unreal conditional clauses. These clauses involve two types of conditions: (i) imaginary and (ii) impossible.

Examples:
Men would look odd if they had three legs. (imaginary)
If he came earlier, he could join the party. (impossible)

Exercise:

Put the verbs in brackets into correct tense forms:

Question 6. If I (be) the king, I would work for the welfare of mankind.
Answer: If I *were* the king, I would work for the welfare of mankind.
In simple words: For wishes or imaginary situations, we use 'were' instead of 'was' with 'I'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use the subjunctive mood ('were') for hypothetical or imaginary conditions, especially with "if I were...".

Question 7. Whether you (be) here or there, I will always remember you.
Answer: Whether you *are* here or there, I will always remember you.
In simple words: Use 'are' here because it's about a general truth or a future event, not an imaginary one.

🎯 Exam Tip: For conditions that express a general possibility or fact, use the simple present tense ('are') in the conditional clause.

Activity - 4: Speech Activity

Question. “We are surrounded by the gadgets that demand our attention, constantly fragmenting our ability to properly focus on the task at hand. Living with technology doesn't mean to live with an addiction.” Discuss in group the uses and drawbacks of technology.
(हम ऐसे उपकरणों से घिरे रहते हैं जो हमारा ध्यान माँगते हैं और हाथ में लिए गए कार्य पर ध्यान केन्द्रित करने की हमारी क्षमता को लगातार खंडित करते रहते हैं। तकनीक के साथ रहने का तात्पर्य किसी लत के साथ रहना नहीं होता।" समूह में तकनीक के उपयोग तथा हानियों पर चर्चा कीजिए।)
Answer: Technology has greatly sped up processes in agriculture, industry, medicine, and textiles. Almost every area of large-scale production has gained from advanced technology. The benefits of technology are so many and so vital that it feels strange to even talk about its downsides. Technology has made life so easy and accessible that it's hard to imagine living without it.
Technological advances offer efficient ways to do tasks. Education has been revitalized by computer technology. Classrooms have become centers for worldwide research and discoveries. The internet connects students globally. Industries that once needed many workers now operate with fewer people thanks to advanced machinery. This has made us less self-reliant and more dependent on technology. While technology makes production more cost-efficient, this efficiency also makes human work less valuable. Machines automate processes and replace people, leading to unemployment as more advanced machinery is used. Thus, technology is a a double-edged sword: it allows for mass production but also causes job losses.
In simple words: Technology has made farming, factories, and medicine much faster and better. It has improved almost all big production areas. Technology makes life very easy, so it's hard to think of its bad parts. Computers and the internet have helped schools connect students globally. Machines now do the work of many people in factories. This makes us rely more on machines and less on ourselves. Even though machines make things cheaper to produce, they also make human jobs less important. So, technology can make lots of goods but also cause people to lose their jobs.

🎯 Exam Tip: When discussing uses and drawbacks, provide specific examples for both to show a balanced understanding. Conclude with a statement on the overall impact.

Activity - 5: Composition

Question. Write an essay on 'Social Media and General Election'.
(इन्टरनेट के सशक्त प्रादुर्भाव के साथ ही, सामाजिक मीडिया जनता को गतिशील बनाने का शक्तिशाली तरीका बन गया है। परिणामस्वरूप, सामाजिक मीडिया किसी देश की प्रजातान्त्रिक नियति को तय करने की यथार्थपरक भूमिका निभाने लगा है। सोशल
Answer: Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google have become highly influential in general elections in India. Political parties and candidates use social media to send messages, spread news, and provide more information about their policies. They stay in constant touch with their supporters through these platforms. During election periods, there is a significant increase in social media traffic and usage in India. In 2014, social media had 100 million users, and this number doubled during the general elections. Today, it is rare to find a politician, regardless of their standing, who doesn't have an account on a micro-blogging site. For example, Prime Ministerial candidate Modi had 3.90 million Twitter followers. Advertisements from parties and candidates frequently appear on social media, influencing voters across the country. Indeed, it's hard to imagine Indian general elections today without the presence of social media.
In simple words: Social media, like Facebook and Twitter, has become very strong in Indian elections. Political parties use it to send messages and share their ideas. They talk to their supporters all the time online. During elections, more and more people use social media. In 2014, there were 100 million users, and this number doubled. Most politicians now use social media. Ads from parties are everywhere online, helping to sway voters. It's tough to think of elections in India today without social media.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing an essay, structure your thoughts clearly with an introduction, body paragraphs supporting your points, and a conclusion. Use specific examples to illustrate your arguments.

RBSE Class 11 English Festoon Chapter 10 Additional Questions

Short Answer Type Questions (Word Limit : 10-15 Words)

Question 1. How can Internet bring about a more democratic society?
इन्टरनेट किस प्रकार एक अधिक प्रजातांत्रिक समाज की स्थापना कर सकता है?
Answer: The Internet can create a more democratic society by encouraging decentralized social movements, where power is not concentrated in one place.
In simple words: The internet helps make society more democratic by supporting social movements where many people have a say, not just a few.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on "decentralized social mobilization" as the key concept for how the internet promotes democracy.

Question 2. How can Internet become a tool of social progress?
इन्टरनेट किस प्रकार समाज के विकास का औजार बन सकता है?
Answer: The internet can serve as a tool for social progress by encouraging social movements that are not centrally controlled. This allows many people to participate and drive change.
In simple words: The internet helps society move forward by letting many people join groups and work for change, rather than just a few leaders.

🎯 Exam Tip: Relate social progress to the internet's ability to empower grassroots movements and facilitate broader participation.

Question 3. Where should one start when considering how to use the Internet culturally appropriately?
इन्टरनेट के सांस्कृतिक रूप से उचित इस्तेमाल के तरीके पर विचार करने हेतु शुरुआत कहाँ से करनी होगी?
Answer: The best starting point for thinking about culturally appropriate internet use is with the people themselves and the ways they typically think and interact as a group.
In simple words: To use the internet well in a culture, you should begin by understanding the people and how they usually think together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always remember that human factors and cultural context are crucial when implementing technology, especially in policy development.

Question 4. What did Orr discover about the technicians?
ओर ने तकनीशियनों के बारे में क्या जाना?
Answer: Orr found that the technicians largely gained their skills and knowledge through informal learning, rather than formal training.
In simple words: Orr learned that the technicians mostly got their skills by just doing things and learning from each other, not from school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the word "informally" as it's the key discovery about how technicians acquired their expertise.

Question 5. What was Orr's suggestion?
ओर को सुझाव क्या था?
Answer: Orr suggested that the technicians should be provided with radio equipment. This would allow them to stay in constant communication throughout the day.
In simple words: Orr thought the technicians should get radios so they could talk to each other all day long.

🎯 Exam Tip: For suggestions, clearly state the proposed solution and its intended benefit.

Question 6. Why didn't the employees of the firm share their knowledge with their colleagues?
फर्म के कर्मचारी अपने साथियों के साथ उनकी जानकारी को क्यों नहीं बाँटते थे?
Answer: The firm's employees did not share their knowledge with each other because they saw their colleagues as rivals competing for promotions.
In simple words: The workers didn't share what they knew because they were all trying to get promotions, making them competitors.

🎯 Exam Tip: The main reason for lack of knowledge sharing is often competition or a sense of rivalry, especially in career-driven environments.

Question 7. What does this case suggest?
यह मामला क्या बात सुझाती है?
Answer: This case highlights that the culture of an institution is a crucial factor for the successful adoption and implementation of computers or any other technology.
In simple words: This example shows that how a company works (its culture) is very important for new technology, like computers, to succeed there.

🎯 Exam Tip: When analyzing case studies, identify the core lesson or principle that the example illustrates, such as the importance of organizational culture.

Technological connections. If members of a community already have social connections with one another, they are more likely to benefit from technological connections.

Question 9. When will a society be politically and economically healthier?
कोई समाज कब राजनीतिक एवं आर्थिक रूप से अधिक स्वस्थ होगा?
Answer: A society will be stronger both politically and economically when its social networks are effectively built and maintained. Strong social connections lead to a healthier society.
In simple words: A society will be better off, both in politics and money, when people connect and keep their social groups strong.

🎯 Exam Tip: The key to a healthy society, in this context, lies in the effective functioning of its social networks.

Question 10. How have the people of Sarajevo maintained their culture?
साराजेवो के लोगों ने अपनी संस्कृति को किस प्रकार बनाए रखा है?
Answer: The people of Sarajevo have maintained their culture by organizing their city around a pedestrian mall. They frequently walk along it, constantly renewing their social contacts. This continuous interaction helps preserve their cultural bonds.
In simple words: Sarajevo's people kept their culture by having a walking area where they constantly meet and talk, keeping their connections alive.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for specific cultural practices or community structures that facilitate social interaction and cultural preservation.

Question 11. How do the people of Silicon Valley maintain their social networks?
सिलिकन वैली के लोग किस प्रकार अपने सामाजिक सम्पर्क-तंत्रों को बनाए रखते हैं?
Answer: In Silicon Valley, social networks are largely based on workplace connections. People make a strong effort to maintain relationships with former colleagues, ensuring continuous professional and social ties.
In simple words: People in Silicon Valley keep their social groups strong through work connections. They always stay in touch with old co-workers.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note the importance of professional connections and continuous networking in maintaining social ties in a professional environment like Silicon Valley.

Question 12. How do authoritarian societies treat cultural practices of networking?
निरंकुशतावादी समाज सामाजिक सम्पर्क-तंत्रों की सांस्कृतिक परम्पराओं के प्रति किस प्रकार व्यवहार करते हैं?
Answer:
In simple words:

🎯 Exam Tip: When faced with questions about different political systems, consider how they might impact individual freedoms and collective activities.

Question 13. Under what circumstances can the Internet be a powerful tool in education?
किस स्थिति में इन्टरनेट शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में एक सशक्त औजार हो सकता है?
Answer: The internet can only become a truly powerful tool in education if it is fully integrated as an inseparable part of a consistent and well-planned teaching method. Otherwise, its usefulness is limited.
In simple words: The internet helps in education only if it is deeply woven into the way we teach. If not, it won't be very useful.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize the importance of integration into pedagogy for the internet to be an effective educational tool, rather than just a standalone technology.

Question 14. Can machinery bring about social and cultural progress? If not, who can?
क्या मशीनें सामाजिक एवं सांस्कृतिक विकास ला सकती हैं? अगर नहीं, तो कौन ऐसा कर सकता
Answer: No, machines cannot bring about social and cultural progress on their own. It is people who drive such development. Machinery merely serves as a tool to support human efforts.
In simple words: No, machines don't make society better or change culture; people do. Machines are just tools that people use.

🎯 Exam Tip: Differentiate between technology as a facilitator and human agency as the primary force for social and cultural development.