Question

assignment in progress for 2025 p.7. s. 107. dev la 1 esol courseno. 100238 11, 12, 13, 14:7
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.
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assessment questions

1. part a: which of the following statements best describes a central idea of the text?

a. millions of people around the world live without electric power because they cannot afford to pay for electricity.
b. indias government cannot give its rural population electricity because they live too far away from a power source.
c. growing concern and new initiatives for green energy may give electricity to the disadvantaged.
d. lack of electricity is the main cause of death and continued poverty in certain regions of the world.

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, analyze each option:

• Option A: The article doesn't state the main reason is affordability; it focuses on rural India and clean energy efforts, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The article mentions the struggle to implement clean energy, not just distance from power sources, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The article discusses millions without electricity (rural India) and the push for green energy (like the PM's call for global partnerships for green energy to help the powerless), so this matches the central idea.
• Option D: The article doesn't claim lack of electricity is the main cause of death and poverty; it focuses on life without electricity and clean energy efforts, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Growing concern and new initiatives for green energy may give electricity to the disadvantaged.