BEING INDIAN - Isha's Story

The video follows Isha, a student in Delhi, as she navigates her life between private education and social awareness. It highlights the contrast between private and government schools, her involvement in a UNICEF study on slum conditions, and her participation in a conference on child marriage. The narrative also explores the pressures of academic life and the importance of social responsibility, as students engage in teaching literacy and advocating for social change.

What is one of Isha's favorite activities outside of school?

• Dancing

• Painting

• Reading mystery novels

• Playing basketball

What does Isha plan to study after school?

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Commerce

• Arts

Why do Isha's parents prefer private schooling over government schools?

• They have fewer students

• They are more affordable

• They offer better facilities and education

• They are closer to home

What is one of the main reasons Isha's parents send her to a private school?

• To save money

• To ensure she becomes a doctor

• To avoid the drawbacks of government schools

• To follow family tradition

What is the purpose of the UNICEF study that Isha and her friends are conducting?

• To promote sports in slums

• To provide free education materials

• To assess the impact of development funds on the poor

• To improve school facilities

What did Isha learn from her visits to the slums?

• Slum conditions are similar to her own

• Slum residents have ample resources

• The harsh realities of slum life

• Slum children have access to good education

What realization did Ankita have after visiting the slums?

• Slum conditions are better than expected

• Slum residents are content with their living conditions

• The government is doing enough for the slums

• The need for government intervention in slum conditions

What is Ankita's career aspiration?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Journalist

• Engineer

What is the main topic of the conference Isha attends?

• Child marriage

• Child labor

• Education reform

• Healthcare access

What does Isha suggest as a penalty for child marriages?

• Public apology

• Fines

• Community service

• Imprisonment of parents