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CHAPTER 22- TRAFFIC EDUCATION AS3-Information Skills Long Answer Type Questions 9. Answer the following questions in 6-8 sentences. (i) i. What do the signs in square boxes denote? ii. What purpose do the triangle signs serve? iii. What do each of the first 3 triangle signs tell us? iv. What does the last triangle sign tell us? CHAPTER 22. TRAFFIC EDUCATION 149

CHAPTER 22- TRAFFIC EDUCATION AS4-Reflection on Contemporary Issues and Questioning Short Answer Type Questions 10. Answer the following questions in 3-4 sentences. (i) Over the years, adequate safety measures been taken to reduce road mishaps? Are they effective? (ii) Do you think failure to abide by the traffic norms and regulations is widespread ? Has the situation deteriorated over the years? CHAPTER 22. TRAFFIC EDUCATION 150

CHAPTER 22- TRAFFIC EDUCATION AS6-Appreciation and Sensitivity Long Answer Type Questions 11. Answer the following questions in 6-8 sentences. (i) Most of the road mishaps in our city/country are avoidable. Do you think so? Give reasons for your answer. CHAPTER 22. TRAFFIC EDUCATION 151

CHAPTER 22- TRAFFIC EDUCATION Objective Questions AS1-Conceptual Understanding 12. Choose the correct answer. (i) Which age group records the highest number of accident cases? (A) 20–25 (B) 25–30 (C) 35–40 (D) 50–55 (ii) In Hyderabad, the largest number of accidents is caused by (A) 2 wheelers (B) 4 wheelers (C) RTC buses (D) 3 wheelers (iii) What is the percentage of accidents caused by 2 wheelers? (A) 28% (B) 11% (C) 40% (D) 30% (iv) What are the documents required for a learner’s license? (A) Marriage certificate (B) Library card (C) Bank statement (D) Aadhar card (v) What is the age limit for driving a motor vehicle of 50cc? (A) 21 years (B) 25 years (C) 18 years (D) 30 years (vi) Of the following, which form is to be submitted for license? (A) Form 5 (B) Form 2A (C) Form 15 (D) Form 1A CHAPTER 22. TRAFFIC EDUCATION 152

CHAPTER 22- TRAFFIC EDUCATION (vii) When can one apply for a permanent license from the date of issue of learner’s license? (A) 50–200 days (B) 20–160 days (C) 30–180 days (D) 30–240 days (viii) What is the purpose of a breath analyzer? (A) To test the number of cigarettes one has smoked (B) To test the amount of alcohol consumed (C) To test the blood sugar level (D) To test the blood pressure level (ix) Who can disqualify persons from holding a driving license? (A) Airport Authority of India (B) Regional Transport Authority (C) Regional Transit Authority (D) Regional Transport Organization (x) Which of the following is an example of information sign? (A) First Aid Post (B) Right hand curve (C) Right hair pin bend (D) Right reverse bend CHAPTER 22. TRAFFIC EDUCATION 153

PROJECT BASED QUESTIONS —— Project Based Questions —— (i) You must have heard that India was hit by Tsunami on 26 December 2004. Collect information about – why it occurred and what was its impact. Make a report on the Tsunami of 2004. You can use various sources like newspapers, magazines, internet etc. (ii) Talk with a few farmers in your area, interview 5 of them and find out how they arrange for credit. Make a report and present it to your class. (iii) Find out the prominent leaders who were instrumental in women empowerment in India. Collect their pictures and make an album. Choose your favourite and write a paragraph about him/her. (iv) Go to the market and find out the prices of essential food commodities. Discuss with your parents to find out how they have changed over the years. Make a list of these items and the change in their prices. (v) Collect information about the budget sessions of India from 2001 –2015. Prepare the list of Finance Ministers who have presented these budgets. (vi) Find out from newspapers, magazines and internet whether any terrorist attack has ever hap- pened in your state. Collect information about it and make a report. (vii) Find out the busiest traffic signal in your area. Observe and prepare a report on the most frequent traffic rule violation and discuss in your class. PROJECT BASED QUESTIONS 154