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Writing Skills: Sub-Titling — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · English

Writing Skills: Sub-Titling revision notes for CBSE Class 11 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 11 English syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Purpose of Sub-Titling

  • Sub-titling conveys the main idea or theme of each section of a long piece of writing.
  • It helps the reader know at a glance the sub-topics that are being addressed.
  • Suitable sub-titles break the monotony of reading long passages.
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2. Main Idea of the Article

  • The article presents Curitiba in Brazil as an example of inclusive, low-cost urban renewal.
  • It compares the urban conditions in Indian cities with poor urban living conditions described by Friedrich Engels.
  • It criticises post-liberalisation urban policies for neglecting poverty, sanitation, water shortages, housing, and public transport.
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3. Urban Decay and Public Health

  • The depths of urban decay in India came to global notice during the pneumatic plague of 1994 in Surat.
  • The article treats the Surat event as proof of failure in urban governance and public health planning.
  • Post-Independence urban development ignored basic public health concerns.
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4. Sanitation, Housing, and Drainage Problems

  • Post-liberalisation policies neglected poverty, sanitation, water shortages, affordable housing, and public transport.
  • Nearly 14 million urban Indian households do not have a latrine within the house.
  • 14 per cent of urban Indian households have only rudimentary 'pit' toilet facilities.

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SubUrban decay refers to the poorThe article links poor sanitationTransport planning is shown asCuritiba is presented as an example

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Writing Skills: Sub-Titling for CBSE Class 11 English?
Key topics in Writing Skills: Sub-Titling include Purpose of Sub-Titling, Main Idea of the Article, Urban Decay and Public Health, Sanitation, Housing, and Drainage Problems. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Writing Skills: Sub-Titling for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 95 practice questions on Writing Skills: Sub-Titling. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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