Question

Read the following text: 

(1)	A detailed study conducted across various industries and research sectors has shed light on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). It revealed that nearly 70% of AI applications are developed by private tech companies, driven by innovation and market competition. About 20% stem from collaborations between academic institutions and industry leaders, fostering advancements in fields such as healthcare, finance, and transportation.
(2)	Interestingly, around 10% of AI initiatives are spearheaded by governmental or non-governmental organisations, often focussing on social welfare. These projects aim to address issues like disaster prediction, agricultural efficiency, and public health monitoring.
(3)	Among the AI applications, approximately 45% focus on automation, improving productivity and reducing operational cost. Around 30% cater to predictive analytics, aiding in decision-making processes in domains such as finance and weather forecasting. The remaining 25% revolve around interactive AI, such as chatbots and virtual assistants, enhancing user engagement and accessibility.
(4)	Further analysis indicates that about 60% of AI implementations are found in urban areas, particularly in tech hubs and metropolitan cities. Around 80% are applied in industrial zones, enhancing manufacturing and logistics. The remaining 10% serve rural and underserved regions, supporting initiatives like digital literacy, healthcare access and agricultural support.
(5)	Comparisons across parameters such as ethical concerns, accessibility, industry-specific applications, and societal impact reveal AI’s potential for transformative change. This analysis not only highlights the widespread adoption of AI but also underscores the need for inclusive and sustainable development in the field.

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above:

1. What does the use of the phrase “evolving landscape of artificial intelligence” in paragraph 1 suggest? 1
   1. disinterest
   2. progress and development
   3. frustration
   4. confusion
2. Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below: 1
   Assertion: Governmental and non-governmental organisations often use AI for social welfare.
   Reason: These organisations focus on disaster prediction, agricultural efficiency, and public health monitoring.
   1. Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
   2. Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
   3. The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
   4. The assertion is false, but the reason is true.
3. Identify the word or phrase that indicates supervision as one of the areas of AI applications. (paragraph 2) 1
4. How do AI applications contribute to societal development, especially in rural and underserved regions? 1
5. Read the given prompt and select the correct option in the brackets to fill in the blank. 1
   In a remote village, an AI powered system is used to monitor crop health and provide timely updates to farmers. The percentage of AI initiatives in this segment would be categorized under is ______. (10%/30%/45%)
   
6. What does the high percentage of AI implementations in urban areas suggest about the development and adoption of technology? 1
7. Complete the sentence suitably: 1
   The collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders in developing AI applications demonstrates ______.
8. Complete the following with a suitable reason: 1
   The most likely reason the passage mentions “interactive AI” as a key focus area is because it enhances ______.
9. In the context of the last paragraph, describe the significance of comparing various parameters such as ethical concerns, accessibility, industry-specific applications, and societal impact in understanding the evolving AI landscape. 2

Answer 1

1. progress and development
2. Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. The word “monitoring” (in “public health monitoring”).
4. They provide practical support and services (e.g., digital literacy programs, improved healthcare access, and agricultural support), which raise living standards, improve productivity, and increase access to information and services in those communities.
5. In a remote village, an AI powered system is used to monitor crop health and provide timely updates to farmers. The percentage of AI initiatives in this segment would be categorized under is 10%.
6. It suggests technology, resources, infrastructure, and investment are concentrated in cities and tech hubs, enabling faster development and adoption there, and it also indicates an urban–rural gap in access to AI.
7. The collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders in developing AI applications demonstrates how partnerships foster advancements in critical fields such as healthcare, finance, and transportation.
8. The most likely reason the passage mentions “interactive AI” as a key focus area is because it enhances user engagement and accessibility.
9. Comparing parameters like ethics, accessibility, industry uses, and societal impact reveals both benefits and risks of AI, helping identify where safeguards, regulations, or ethical guidelines are needed.