List of top English Language and Literature Questions on Para Summary asked in CBSE Class X

Read the following excerpt from a newspaper on the problem of car parking and its impact.
A survey conducted on the residents showed that car parking in colonies has risen due to an increase in the number of cars per family. This has resulted in ugly incidents of road rage. Most of the families revealed that they are facing multiple issues due to this situation. There is no place for visitors to park and residents themselves park their cars haphazardly. In addition there is an increase in commercial vehicles parked outside colony gates, thus blocking exits.
Write a paragraph in about 120 words to analyze the news clipping.

The following data shows global literacy rates of different age groups and gender in a particular year. Write an analytical paragraph describing and analyzing the given data.

Global literacy rate %	\(\text{People of different age-groups}\)
	12 – 15 years	15 – 24 years	25 – 64 years	65 years and older
Men	88	90	88	80
Women	80	88	79	75

There are many types of bottles available in the market. This chart compares the disadvantages and advantages of various types of bottles. Based on the chart, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, analyzing the pros and cons of each and selecting a suitable one.

	Chemical Free?	Environmentally Friendly?	Recyclable?	Durable?	Lightweight?	Easy to clean?	Dishwasher safe?	Affordable?
Glass Bottles	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Silicone Bottles	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	–	Yes	Yes	No
Stainless Steel Bottles	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Plastic Bottles	No	No	Yes	–	Yes	–	–	Yes

An area is believed to be water stressed when annual water supplies drop below 1700 cubic metres per person per year. As per an analysis, we are already surviving with around 1700-1800 cubic metres per year. As our demand for water has increased drastically over the years, per capita water availability has taken a beating.Based on the given table, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, analyzing the possible causes of water scarcity in the future.

Year	Population (Million)	Per capita water availability (m³/year)
1951	361	5177
1955	395	4732
1991	846	2209
2001	1027	1820
2025	1394	1341
2050	1640	1140

Study the table given below which shows the data on the hobbies of students during summer vacations. Write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words analyzing what hobbies do boys and girls choose in their summer vacations:

Hobbies	Boys	Girls
Singing	7%	25%
Photography	35%	5%
Playing	30%	16%
Dancing	13%	40%
Yoga	19%	15%

(A) The visual given shows the life cycle of a butterfly. Study the information carefully and then summarise it in the form of an analytical paragraph. Make comparisons and draw conclusions wherever applicable.

(A) For visually challenged students only: The following are notes about the four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies. Summarise the notes in the form of an analytical paragraph:
Eggs        ⇢                       larva (known as caterpillar)
                                                              ⇣ 
 adult (known as butterfly)  ⇠  pupa (known as chrysalis