Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below the passage.

The Indian education system is quite an old education system that still exists. It has produced so many genius minds that are making India proud all over the world. However, while it is one of the oldest systems, it is still not that developed when compared to others, which are in fact newer. This is so as the other countries have gone through growth and advancement, but the Indian education system is still stuck in old age. It faces a lot of problems that need to be sorted to let it reach its full potential.

Our Indian education system faces a lot of problems that do not let it prosper and help other children succeed in life. The biggest problem which it has to face is the poor grading system. It judges the intelligence of a student on the basis of academics which is in the form of exam papers. That is very unfair to students who are good in their overall performance but not that good at specific subjects.Moreover, they only strive to get good marks not paying attention to understanding what is taught. In other words, this encourages getting good marks through mugging up and not actually grasping the concept efficiently.

Furthermore, we see how the Indian education system focuses on theory more. Only a little percentage is given for practical. This makes them run after the bookish knowledge and not actually applying it to the real world. This practice makes them perplexed when they go out in the real world due to lack of practical knowledge.Most importantly, the Indian education system does not emphasize enough on the importance of sports and arts. Students are always asked to study all the time where they get no time for other activities like sports and arts.

As the Indian Education System is facing so many problems, we need to come up with effective solutions so it improves and create a brighter future for students. We can start by focusing on the skill development of the students. The schools and colleges must not only focus on the ranks and grades but on the analytical and creative skills of children.In addition, subjects must not be merely taught theoretically but with practical. This will help in a better understanding of the subject without them having to mug up the whole thing due to lack of practical knowledge. Also, the syllabus must be updated with the changing times and not follow the old age pattern.Other than that, the government and private colleges must now increase the payroll of teachers. As they clearly deserve more than what they offer. To save money, the schools hire teachers who are not qualified enough. This creates a very bad classroom environment and learning. They must be hired if they are fit for the job and not because they are working at a lesser salary.In conclusion, the Indian education system must change for the better. It must give the students equal opportunities to shine better in the future. We need to let go of the old and traditional ways and enhance the teaching standards so our youth can get create a better world.

1) What can be inferred from the sentences of the passage, “Our Indian education system faces a lot of problems that do not let it prosper and help other children succeed in life. The biggest problem which it has to face is the poor grading system. It judges the intelligence of a student on the basis of academics which is in the form of exam papers. That is very unfair to students who are good in their overall performance but not that good at specific subjects.”?

a) Education system in India is better than any other country in Asia.

b) Education system in India is worse than any other country in Asia.

c) Education system in India undermines the overall abilities of students who cannot score high in exams.
d) The grading system in India judges the efficiency of a student on the basis of exams and not intelligence.

e) Both c and d

2) Which of the following sentences is/are not true according to the passage?

a) To solve the problems of Indian education system skill development can be a good idea.

b) The schools and colleges must focus on the analytical and creative skills of children

c) Subjects must be taught both theoretically and practically.

d) All of these

e) None of these

3) What is the tone of the passage?

a) Euphemistic

b) Jovial

c) Dogmatic

d) Critical

e) Laudatory

4) Which of the following is/are true according to the passage?

a) The Indian education system is focused on practical knowledge.

b) The Indian education system is focused on bookish knowledge.

c) The Indian education system emphasizes on the importance of sports and arts.

d) All of these

e) None of these

5) Which of the following can not be the synonym of the word “enhance” given in bold in the passage.

a) Inflate

b) Amplify

c) Exalt

d) Mar

e) None of these

Answers :

1) Answer: E

If we read the given sentences carefully, we will be able to understand the topic i.e. the poor grading system does not value the overall intelligence of students, it underestimates the abilities of students wo can’t score high in examinations.

Hence, (E) is correct.

2) Answer: E

From the sentences of the passage, “As the Indian Education System is facing so many problems, we need to come up with effective solutions so it improves and create a brighter future for students. We can start by focusing on the skill development of the students. The schools and colleges must not only focus on the ranks and grades but on the analytical and creative skills of children. In addition, subjects must not be merely taught theoretically but with practical.”, we can understand that all the statements are true.

Hence, (e) is the correct answer.

3) Answer: D

Critical:Critical tone often describes a fault-finding attitude of the author; in a negative sense. It may also indicate a deep analysis of an issue with an impartial outlook

If we read the passage carefully, we can understand that here the author has described his disagreement with the ideas of Indian education system.

Hence, (d) is correct.

Euphemistic: The author in this sort of tone make use of indirect and implicit statements.

Jovial:When the author is humorous, he/she tries to make the context of the passage funny and amusing.

Dogmatic: The writer is self-assured with respect to his sentiments; he utilizes a fanatical tone to pass on his perspective.

Laudatory: In this tone the author regularly praises the subject of the passage.

4) Answer: B

From the sentences of the passage, “Furthermore, we see how the Indian education system focuses on theory more. Only a little percentage is given for practical. This makes them run after the bookish knowledge and not actually applying it to the real world. This practice makes them perplexed when they go out in the real world due to lack of practical knowledge. Most importantly, the Indian education system does not emphasize enough on the importance of sports and arts.”, we can understand that (b) is correct.

5) Answer: D

Enhance- Inflate/ Amplify/ Exalt

Mar- Spoil, ruin.

Hence “Mar” is the antonym of the given word.

So, (d) is correct.