March 2023
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following information and write it into Do’s and Don’ts. Give a suitable title for it: (5 Marks)
Outside ‘The Central Library’ there is a board displaying some rules and regulations for the members.
They are as follows:
i. You should enter your name and registered number in the register, before entering in the library.
ii. You should pay your monthly/annual membership on time.
iii. You are not allowed to write anything on the book/magazine you have taken.
iv. You should not take any book or magazine out of the library without prior permission and registration.
v. You should maintain pin-drop silence in the library.
vi. You are not allowed to eat, drink, chat ,or smoke inside the library.
vii. You should return the books or magazines you have taken on time.
viii. You should not disturb other members and the librarian, when you are in the library.
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Non-Verbal to Verbal
Write the paragraph of 100 words based on the information given in the following table and give a suitable title for it: (5 Marks)
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Flora and Fauna of Different Types of Forests
As the name implies, equatorial evergreen forests are situated near the equator and are characterized by tall, trees that remain green all year. Mahogany, rosewood, ironwood, and oil palm are the major trees found in this type of forest. Different types of monkeys, snakes, lizards, bats, and tse-tse flies are among the many animals that call these woodlands home. A variety of plants, including mangrove trees, creepers, and tall trees like mahogany, can be found in another type of forest called marshes, which are wetlands. The majority of animals that live in marshes are insects, along with snakes, crocodiles, tse-tse flies, and other species of flies. Evergreen equatorial forests and marshes are both vital ecosystems.
March 2022
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following information and complete the table given below. Give a suitable title: (5 Marks)
Turtles and tortoises are closely related. They are both reptiles from the same family (Testudines or Chelonian). The main difference between the two is that turtle is the name given to water-dwellers and tortoise is the name given to land-dwellers. They are easily identified by the presence of a shell, from which their head and limbs protrude.
Turtles are found in Africa and America. Its shell is lighter and more streamlined than that of a tortoise. To enable swimming, it has webbed feet with long claws. Turtles are omnivores, eating both vegetation and meat. Their lifespan is shorter than that of the tortoise with an average of 20-40 years and a maximum of 86 years.
Tortoises are found mainly in Asia and Africa, but also in America. It has a rounder, bumpier, heavier shell than a turtle. Its bent legs are short and sturdy. Tortoises are usually herbivores, but some eat meat, their lifespan is longer than that of the turtle with an average of 80-150 years and a maximum of 188 years.
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Non-Verbal to Verbal
Transfer the information into a paragraph/Observe the chart and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title: (5 Marks)
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Common Teenage Problems
The transitional stage between childhood and youth is known as teenagers. Teenagers go through a lot of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes throughout this time, and they often fight with their sense of personal identity. Therefore, it is important that an effort be taken to understand the issues teenagers encounter. First of all, if a teenager feels overwhelmed by the changes in their life, teenage can lead to stress and despair. Second, bullying and child abuse both are at an all-time-high during teenage. As teens turn toward serious diets to get a certain look, eating disorders are also more common. Since teenager is a time of great impressionability, smoking and drinking are also habits that are frequently picked up at this time. Teenagers who are unhappy with their appearance may also experience negative effects on their body image and self-esteem. Last but not least, teenager is a time of intense competition during which teenagers need to prepare for and pass exams that will define their future. Peer pressure and rivalry could result from this.
DECEMBER 2020
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following information and transfer it into a flow chart and suggest a suitable title:: (5 Marks)
Select juicy lemons to prepare 1 litre of lemon squash extract the juice. Then take 1 litre of water, 2 kg of sugar and half tsp of citric acid and boil the mixture till the sugar is completely dissolved. Later add yellow food colour and 1 tsp essence and extracted juice of lemons. Dissolve the potassium metabisulphite in a little juice and mix it into the prepared squash. Pour the prepared squash into sterilized bottles and allow it to cool. Seal it or close the bottles tightly. Lastly store the bottles in a cool place away from sunlight.
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Non-Verbal to Verbal
Read the following diagram and transform it into a paragraph: (5 Marks)
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Sources of Air Pollution
One of the greatest threats the planet is currently facing is pollution. The two most common natural sources of air pollution are volcanoes and forest fires. Another significant source of air pollution is the smoke that results from combustion. Smoke and poisonous gases are just two examples of the many industrial air pollution sources. Pesticides and insecticides not only emit foul smell but also pollute the air. Solvents, such as spray paints and fumes, are the last but not least factors in air pollution. In order to control air pollution, it is essential to understand its primary causes.
March 2020
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following information and complete the following table below it: (5 Marks)
Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon will, for the first time, unravel secrets around the Moon’s South Poles Chandrayaan-2 is a three-part spacecraft – an orbiter, a lander and a rover. The lander is named Vikram after Vikram Sarabhai, the founder of the Indian space programme. The rover is named Pragyan, meaning ‘wisdom’.
Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22 July atop ISRO’s GSLV Mk-lll at 2:43 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Performing as expected, the rocket released Chandrayaan-2, in a highly elliptic orbit around Earth about 17 minutes later. In fact, it was released 6,000 km higher than planned. The solar arrays on Chandrayaan-2 deployed smoothly as the probe began its journey.
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Non-Verbal to Verbal
Transfer the information into a paragraph: (5 Marks)
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Type of Diseases
Diseases are broadly classified into two types, viz. communicable diseases and non-communicable or lifestyle diseases. Communicable diseases spread through various mediums of infection. This includes air (e.g. influenza), food (e.g. dysentery) and water (e.g. typhoid). On the other hand, the major causes of non-communicable or lifestyle diseases are either faulty eating habits or faulty living habits. Faulty eating habits generally result in diseases like obesity and diabetes, while faulty living habits are associated with stress and hypertension. Public awareness regarding different types of infections and their causes is essential to prevent and control the spread of diseases in society.
July 2019
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following text and present the information in a tabular form: (5 Marks)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a zealous social worker holding modern and progressive views. He firmly stood against social bigotry, conservation and superstition and advocated English and Western Education lor his fellowmen. He knew many languages viz English, Persian, Arabic, Latin, Hebrew. He was born in 1772 in West Bengal. He joined East India Company in 1805. The title ‘Raja’ was conferred on Ram Mohan Roy by the Mogul Emperor. In 1814 he founded the Atmiya Sabha and in 1828 the ‘Brahmo Samaj’. He abolished ‘sati’ child marriage and the ‘purdah’. He is rightly called the ‘father of Indian Renaissance’ or the ‘Father of Indian Nationalism’. He died on 27 Sept. 1833 in England.
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Non-Verbal to Verbal
Transfer the information into a paragraph: (5 Marks)
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Reasons for low performance of students in exams
There are a lot of reasons for the low performance of students in exams. The first reason is that the students lack proper study habits, for example, not preparing a schedule for themselves. They even spend a lot of time watching films and TV. There is often lack of motivation from their inner self as well as from their elders. Sometimes, the lack of a proper environment for studies also makes the students perform poorly. The lack of guidance from their mentors is another reason why students under-perform. It has also been observed that students set low aims for themselves, which means that they are content with receiving low grades and don’t aim to better themselves. A lot of students fall into bad company and give up on their studies. Also, with the fast-developing technology, a lot of gaming options are available to the students, making them spend a large chunk of their time playing games online.
March 2019
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following information and prepare a pie diagram for the same: (5 Marks)
Annual Water Usage in Maharashtra
Water is life. It is a universal solvent and an important resource. The annual usage of water differs in various sectors of Maharashtra. The major occupation of Maharashtra being agriculture, the maximum amount of available water is used for irrigation that is 86%. The distant following place 7% is contributed by domestic sector including drinking, washing, cooking, etc. There is a close competition of other sectors which is not far away with 6% usage of water. One of the key factors which plays an important role in the development of a nation is industrial sector. The consumption of water by industrial sector is very negligible which is 1%. We know energy sector plays a vital role in the development of a nation.
In this sector, the use of water is almost nil. If we try to observe its place in the chart we do realise that it holds 0% usage and is yet to open its account.
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Non-Verbal to Verbal
Observe the following table and transfer the information into a paragraph: (5 Marks)
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State wise Distribution of Urban and Rural Population in India
The table shows the relative population in millions for rural and urban areas in some states of India. Maharashtra has the highest ratio of urban population at 410 million to the rural population of 560 million. Next is Gujarat with 190 million urban and 320 million rural populations. Karnataka follows, with 180 and 350 million respectively. Madhya Pradesh is a state with a low ratio of urban to rural population at 160 and 440 million respectively. Andhra Pradesh comes next with its 210 million urbans versus 550 million rural populations. Chhattisgarh tops the chart as the state with its lowest proportion of urban population at 40 million against 170 million rural populations.
FROM QUESTION BANK
Verbal to Non-Verbal
FROM QUESTION BANK PROVIDED BY SSC MAHARASHTRA BOARD
Q6. A. Information Transfer: [05 Marks]
A1. Verbal to Non-verbal:
Prepare a fact file using the following points:
Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness
Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places .Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.
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A1 Verbal to Non-verbal
