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🚀 Chapter 5: The World of Limitless Possibilities • Check Your Understanding

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Check Your Understanding 2Critical Reflection 2Answer the Following Questions 7All Exercises 11
Q1

I Fill in the fact table given below based on the interview with Dr. Deepa Malik. Discuss your answers with your classmates and teacher.

  • 1. diagnosed with spinal tumour at the age of: ________________
  • 2. result of the surgery: ________________
  • 3. named as one of the 10 most effective para-athletes by: ________________
  • 4. first successful Paralympic event: ________________
  • 5. list of 'firsts': ________________
  • 6. awards won: ________________
  • 7. two things supported by her: ________________
  • 1. Diagnosed with spinal tumour at the age of: 29 years
  • 2. Result of the surgery: Paralysed waist down and bound to a wheelchair for the rest of her life
  • 3. Named as one of the 10 most inspirational para-athletes globally by: International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
  • 4. First successful Paralympic event: 2016 Rio Paralympic Games (secured the silver medal in the shot-put event)
  • 5. List of 'firsts': First ever Indian female para-athlete to win an Asian Games medal in athletics, and India's first ever female Paralympics medallist across any sport
  • 6. Awards won: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Padma Shri
  • 7. Two things supported by her:
    • Empowering women through outdoor sports and adventure activities
    • Supporting persons from lower socio-economic strata and providing equipment to para sportspersons
Q2

II & III Identify whether the statements display fact-opinion or cause-effect.

Set (1):
(i) In the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, I secured the silver medal in the shot-put event.
(ii) I feel it was a moment of personal victory and a step forward in changing perceptions.
Set (2):
(i) I was diagnosed with a tumour in my spine.
(ii) I had a surgery and was told that I would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of my life.
III Pairs:
(i) Dr. Deepa Malik was a member of the Working Group for the Formulation of Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17) / It is believed that she contributed greatly...
(ii) Paralympics showcases incredible talent and determination of para-athletes / The global perception on disabilities shifts...
  • Set (1): Fact-Opinion ((i) is a verifiable historical fact; (ii) expresses personal feeling and belief).
  • Set (2): Cause-Effect (The spine tumour was the medical cause; the subsequent surgery and paralysis resulting in wheelchair dependence was the effect).
  • III (i): 2 (Fact-Opinion) (Serving on the committee is a factual event; the belief regarding her contribution is an opinion).
  • III (ii): 1 (Cause-Effect) (Witnessing the talent of para-athletes causes global societal perceptions to shift).