Annual Examination-2014
Themes
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1. Life & Living
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2. Incredible India
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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110 092 India
OPEN TEXT MATERIAL
Biology (044) : Class-XI
1. Theme – Life & Living
Abstract:
Globalization is an ultra modern term which is spreading its aura in every corner of the world, so it takes India also in consideration. For a country to become developed and achieve higher standards of success, it is of great significance. This widespread of the spirit of globalization is also affecting the style of working, which ultimately affects the health of the country. Since most of the working population of the country is youth, it is indirectly affecting the future of the country. Awareness about such consequences can lead to their prevention and it is a well known fact that “Prevention is always better than cure”.
India is sitting on the cradle of progress. With massive change in economic policy of Liberalisation,
Privatization and Globalization in 1991, India has moved on the path towards modernisation and great technical and professional advancements. There has been a tremendous growth of private sector enterprises in our country and a rise in number of school and college going educated youth who are employed in these sectors.
A survey on willingness of the people to live a long life reveals following result:
Statistics–1 [Source: Survey conducted by NIH]
[http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1708&bih=833&q=lifestyle+dis
eases&oq=life+style+diseases&gs_l=img.]
The interpretation which can easily be drawn is, more than 50% of the population wants to live atleast for 80 years and not below.
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India’s youth force is highest in the world, which is extremely determined, ambitious, tech-savvy and confident. The youth vigour is seen as the prime agent for contributing to