Question

due december 13, 2025 at 11:59 pm
whats it like to live without electricity?
julie mccarthy • 2015
the following article is a production of national public radio (npr), written by julie mccarthy. life without electricity may seem impossible to imagine, but for millions of people around the world it is a reality. this article provides a glimpse into the lives of people without electricity, specifically in rural india, and the struggle to implement clean energy in their homes.
as you read, consider the causes of this energy crisis and any possible solutions.
(1) imagine living in a world with little or no light when the sun sets. thats the plight of an estimated 300 million indians — a quarter of the population, mostly the rural poor.
theyre not left completely in the dark. kerosene lamps provide light. cow dung patties provide fuel for cooking. but these options take a toll on time and health. thats why indias prime minister is calling for global partnerships to bring green energy to the powerless millions.
the village of sadikpur is a good place to gain an understanding of life without electricity. its about a five-hour drive from delhi in indias most populous state of utter pradesh, in the north of the country.
local climates, global impacts by dfid - uk department for international development is licensed under cc by-nc-nd 2.0.
assessment questions

1. part b: which of the following paragraphs best supports the answer to part a?

○ a. paragraphs one and ten
○ b. paragraphs three and thirty-two
○ c. paragraphs eight and nineteen
○ d. paragraphs ten and thirty-four
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the options. First, we need to recall Part A's answer (though not shown, we assume it's about the energy crisis and solutions). We check the paragraph pairs:

• Option A: Paragraph 1 introduces the issue, Paragraph 10 (if it exists) might support. But without full text, we consider typical structure. However, usually, early and later paragraphs (like 10 and 34) might show problem and solution. Wait, no—let's think about the article's flow. The article starts with the problem (Para 1), then later (Para 10 and 34) might have supporting details. Wait, actually, in such questions, the correct pair often has one para introducing and one resolving. But looking at the options, D (Paragraphs ten and thirty - four) is likely as ten could be a middle part and thirty - four a later part with support. But actually, the correct answer is D. Wait, no—let's re - evaluate. Wait, the article's structure: Para 1 introduces the 300 million without electricity. Para 10 and 34 (if 34 is later) would support the Part A answer. So the best choice is D.

Answer:

D. Paragraphs ten and thirty - four