Q1. [5]
Internet Activities by Age Group (percentage figures by age group: Teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+).
The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in India in 2020. Write a paragraph analysing the given information in 100-120 words.
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2023 2/4/1 Q5(B)
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Model Answer
Internet Activities Across Age Groups — An Analysis
The table presents data on various internet activities used by different age groups. Overall, the usage patterns vary significantly with age.
Getting news online is fairly consistent across all groups, ranging from 70% to 76%, indicating that news consumption is a universal internet activity. Online gaming is most popular among teens (81%) and declines sharply with age, dropping to just 25% in the 50s and 60s. Downloads follow a similar downward trend, from 52% (teens) to a mere 6% (70+).
Notably, teens show 0% for product research, while adults in their 40s lead at 83%. Buying products online peaks in the 30s (69%). Searching for people is highest in the 20s (31%) and lowest among teens (5%).
Source: Table — Internet Activities by Age Group
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Explanation
- Examiner's focus: Accurate data reference, clear trend identification, and comparison — not just listing numbers. Pick 3–4 notable trends and comment on them.
- Key patterns to mention: teens dominate gaming/downloads; product research/buying peaks in middle age; news-reading is consistent across all ages.
- Language tip: Use comparative language — "highest," "declines with age," "peaks at," "notably" — to show analytical thinking, which earns full marks.
- Stay within 100–120 words and avoid copying numbers mechanically without interpretation.
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