A Tale of Two Indias

What is the central idea of the article?

• About half of India's population is younger than 25.

• India's economy is booming, but many people there continue to live in poverty.

• By the end of 2018, India's economy is predicted to be the fifth-largest in the world.

• The caste system divides Hindus into five main groups, base on their family's traditional occupation.

Which option best describes the structure of the article's FIRST section?

• cause and effect

• chronological

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

Which of the following statements does NOT support the claim that many Indians are struggling to escape poverty?

• "About 20% of the population still lives on less than $2.00 a day."

• "About half of Indians in rural villages lack toilets."

• "About 25% of Indians can't read."

• "India has the world's second-largest population."

From which country did India gain independence in 1947?

• Great Britain

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• China

Which of these statements is an opinion?

• India has the world's second-largest population and is the largest democracy.

• Susmita's parents and sister sleep on the floor.

• The caste system is India's greatest obstacle to economic growth.

• Many rural villagers in India lack toilets.

Which of the following is an effect on India's booming economy?

• the growth of the middle class

• fewer people with access to electricity

• caste discrimination

• more economic regulations

What does HAMPERED mean in the following sentence?

"India's progress is also hampered by its caste system, a traditional social hierarchy that dates back to the ancient origins of Hinduism, the country's majority religion."

• supported

• held back

• improved

• dismissed

How does the section "Progress and Problems" contribute to the article?

• It states the importance of education in India, including going to college.

• It explains the impact of the caste system on Indian society.

• It describes what life was like in India before it became an independent country.

• It provides background information on what led to the growth of India's economy.

Which of the following best describes the tone of the article's last section?

• encouraging

• pessimistic

• funny

• sad

Which of the following statements can be supported by information in the article?

• It's impossible for low-caste Indians to move up the economic ladder.

• Access to technology, including computers and smartphones, isn't helpful at all in India.

• Being able to speak English fluently is useful in India.

• Few Indians are moving to cities in search of better lives.