Prose
- Critically analyze Mabel’s weak economic conditions in the past as one of the reasons that led her Mabel did not belong to a rich family. She was one of a family of ten. They always had to be careful about their expenses, always counting t... 1
- There are a few other characters mentioned in this extract. Discuss the way their reactions help us Mabel told Robert Haydon that she felt like some dowdy, decrepit, horribly dingy old fly. She said it to reassure herself and appear detache... 1
- Discuss the criterion of the choice of your clothes with the help of given points: (a) Occasion: whether it is a birthday, wedding, picnic, college festival, etc. (b) Society (people you may meet at the venue): friends, rel... 1
- Write in Column ‘B’ the description of the clothes you would choose to wear for the occasions given in Column ‘A’: AB A birthday partyCasual jeans and T-shirt A prize distribution ceremony at schoolFormal shirt and trousers A picnicColourful casuals, or S... 1
- Do you think Big Data will help to bring improvements in students? Give reasons for your answer. Yes, Big Data will certainly help to bring improvements in students. Students can learn topics/subj ects. according to their abilities and c... 1
- Do you spend a lot of time on Facebook, Netflix, etc.? Do you think it is addictive? Yes, I do spend a lot of time on Instagram. I have a large number of friends, and hence the news feed is quite a lot. I like to know what my... 1
- Do you use GPS and Google Maps? If so, where and when? I drive a two-wheeler. If I have to go to a new shop/hotel or some other place, I find out the route through GPS and follow this route. I us... 1
- Do you have any app on your phone that monitors your health? Describe it in brief. Yes, I have an app that helps me to measure the calories I have eaten and I can thus plan my meals. It also records my weight and tells me w... 1
- Industries can be benefited from data. Explain with an example. Industries can benefit from the huge amount of data available. For example, in the tourism industry, through Big Data travel agencies and ho... 1
- Discuss a solution provided by Big Data. Through Big Data we have information about the study patterns of students, and we can now prepare customized and dynamic learning programmes... 1
- Explain, giving an example, the technique used by Netflix and YouTube to increase viewership. Netflix and YouTube know through Big Data just what a person has viewed and his/her behaviour online. Based on this information, the person... 1
- Can we understand the economy of the country by the data on Banking and Finance? Explain. Yes, we can. With the Big Data analytics the study of investment patterns of the people can be done. We can analyse the bank deposits made,... 1
- Write some ways of the condition of the goods. When we order something online, we are given a tracking number. By logging into the website of the company and entering this tracking number... 1
- Do you think Big Data has improved the quality of life? Give reasons for your answer. Big Data has certainly improved the quality of life. Through various apps, we can maintain our body weight and exercise levels, and remain h... 1
- Discuss and write how Big data is increasing in volume, variation, velocity, veracity and value. When we like a post on Facebook or share a post on WhatsApp, visit any website, make online purchases, or watch videos, the variety of activ... 1
- Mention the ways to reduce risk in transport. Big Data has been useful in identifying and tracking the exact location of a place. GPS and Google Maps make use of Big Data. With geographi... 1
- State the use of video analytics. Video analytics help one to see each and every performance minutely. 2
- The database collected can help a sportsperson. Explain how. The data enables a sportsperson to study his own performance as well as that of the other players worldwide. It also helps in improving indi... 1
- Describe the ways used to create a huge database in sports. A huge data has been created over a period of time from the recording of matches, training sessions and workouts. 1
- Write whether you agree or disagree with the following statements: Today, the majority of equity trading takes place Agree Disagree Agree Disagree 2
- To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well and is essential to all true conversations. To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well and is essential to all true conversations. Form a group and have a group... 1
- Interview the students of your class regarding the career they would like to pursue and the reason for selecting Which are your favourite subjects? Have you decided on the career you would like to pursue? Why have you selected that particular career? Wh... 1
- Do you think all the data we receive is used for positive things? If ‘No’, make a list of the negative Negative things which can be done with the help of Big Data: Loss of privacy-Big Data has all information about us. Misuse of personal infor... 1
- When you are asked for personal details on social media, mention precautions that you will take. When I am asked for personal details on social media, I first try to find out who wants them and why. I never reveal credit/ debit card pin... 1