CBSE CLASS X: ENGLISH WRITING: DATA INTERPRETATION

Data Interpretation means to transform information from a diagrammatic format (chart or graph) to a
textual format. This is usually done in a report or an article.

 In a report or an article, the chart or graph is usually an illustration of the text content.
 The text discusses the information which is also presented in the visual layout of a chart or graph.
 The data presented in the diagram must be accurately interpreted in the textual discussion.
 The discussion should bring out the relevance of the information in the diagram.

Look at this article stub from Wikipedia:

About 43% of the land in Dadra

& Nagar Haveli is under forest
cover. However, the reserved
forest territory constitutes about
40% of the total geographical
area. The protected forests
constitute 2.45% of the total land
area.

According to satellite data taken

in 2008, UT has roughly about
114 square kilometres (28,000
acres) of moderately dense forest
and 94 square kilometres (23,000
acres) open forest. As per Forest
Survey of India, DNH has two
major forest types: Tropical
Moist Deciduous forest and
Tropical Dry Deciduous forest.
The major produce is Khairwood
and timber. Teak, Sandra, Khair, Mahara and Sisam are the major tree species in the region.

Tree cover has been estimated around 27 square kilometres (6,700 acres) from the six-year data (2002–08),
which is around 5.5% of the total geographical area of DNH. The rich biodiversity makes it an ideal habitat
for a variety of birds and animals. This makes it a perfect spot for eco-tourism. Silvassa is an incredible eco-
tourism spot for wildlife enthusiasts.

 Do you get the idea? Now it is your turn:

1. A survey of water problems in Surat was recently conducted by the People’s Forum. The results were
published in The Hindustan Times, as shown below.
As Aditya/Aditi, use this information to write an article within 120 words, for your school magazine,
highlighting the problems to be faced this summer. Also suggest tips to save water to cope with the
situation. Remember to add a title to your article:
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Hope this helps!