Chapter 19: Reading with Understanding (International Fight Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking)

NIOS Class 12 English Chapter 19 Question Answer

INTEXT QUESTIONS 19.1

1. Based on your understanding of the message given above, answer the following questions.

a) What is the occasion for this message?

Ans: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

b) What message has been conveyed through this passage? To whom is the message addressed?

Ans: Message: ‘Value yourself ‘— make healthy choices for people who are not yet drug addicts but might be tempted.

c) Why does the writer say that those who are not drug addicts should firmly choose not to fall victim to drug addiction?

Ans: Drug addiction leads to a dead end.

d) To what healthy choices does the author refer?

Ans:  Choosing a lifestyle leading to a positive effect on the mind and body, or they may participate in sports, learn the values of teamwork and discipline.

e) What should people resolve on the occasion?

Ans: That they would create and live in a drug-free society and that people should lead healthy lives.

f) What does the author mean when he says, “Let us encourage all our fellow human beings to make personal choices to lead healthy lives?”

Ans: That people should create an environment that would encourage people to lead a healthy life and adopt a positive outlook

2. Which words in the message means similar to the following:

a) not allowed by law (Para 1) : ____________________

Ans: Illicit

b) to express praise/appreciation (Para 1): ____________________

Ans: Applaud

c) falling victim to an evil design (Para 2): ____________________

Ans: Trapped

d) taking step into danger knowingly (Para 2):____________________

Ans: Ventured

INTEXT QUESTIONS 19.2

1. Complete the following passage with the information contained in the passage.

Drug addiction is ________(i)_______ can be treated. The treatment given to the addicts is according to ________(ii)_______ needs. After treatment the patient can ________(iii)_______ life. The treatment makes certain behavioural changes. This therapy includes ________(v)_______, and ________(vi)_______. This treatment suppresses ________(vii)_______ and _______(viii)________. Use of adequate dose of methadone combined with behavioural therapy reduces _____(ix)________and ________(x)_______ associated with heroin abuse. If the patient gets treatment _______(xi)________ the results are better. As a result of treatment, the number of _______(xii)________ committed by the drug addicts comes down. Main aim of drug abuse treatment is________(xiii)_______ and _______(xiv)________ function.

Ans: i. a disorder that, ii. individual, iii. lead a normal, iv. counselling, v. psychotherapy, vi. family therapy, vii. withdrawal syndrome, viii. drug craving, ix. death rate, x. many health problems, xi. for long, xii. crimes, xiii. to reduce drug use, xiv improve the patient’s ability to.

2. Which words in the passage mean similar to the following:

i) a systematic plan or set of rules (Part 1): ____________________

Ans: Regimen

ii) most important/main (Para 4): ____________________

Ans: Ultimate

iii) To have effect for a long time (Para 4): ____________________

Ans: Lasting

iv) Enough in quantity (Para 2): ____________________

Ans: Adequate

Additional Study Materials

• NIOS Class 12 English Sample Paper
• Chapter 14: The Bazaars of Hyderabad
• Chapter 15: Reading with Understanding (Thimmakka & Biomedical Waste)
• Chapter 16: Reading with understanding (Stress before Examination)
• Chapter 17: Kabir and Thiruvalluvar
• Chapter 18: Reading with understanding (Nation Builders of India)