Comprehension Passage: CRY – A Voluntary Organisation with a Vision
Child Rights and You (CRY) is a voluntary organisation in India that believes in every child’s right to a life
of dignity, opportunity, and security. Established in 1979, CRY is not a government body but a non-profit
organisation that works with grassroots partners to ensure children’s rights are upheld in both rural and
urban settings. CRY does not run schools or hospitals directly but strengthens existing systems to reach
the last child.
One of the key approaches CRY takes is engaging with local communities, panchayats, teachers, and
parents to build awareness about child rights. It also works to influence policy at the national level
through advocacy and campaigns. CRY supports initiatives related to education, health, nutrition, and
protection from abuse and exploitation.
CRY’s strength lies in its holistic and sustainable approach. From 2015 to 2020, the organisation helped
reduce dropout rates in over 300 villages, and helped ensure birth registration for more than 90,000
children. These numbers reflect not just outreach but also system-level improvements. CRY believes that
voluntary effort, when rooted in empathy and action, can build a just society for all children.
Questions
1. Inference
Why does CRY prefer to strengthen existing systems rather than build its own schools and hospitals?
A. It wants to reduce its workload
B. It believes local systems can be improved to sustainably serve children
C. It does not trust government institutions
D. It lacks funding for large-scale infrastructure
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2. Fill in the Blank
CRY is a __________ organisation that partners with local stakeholders to ensure children’s rights.
A. Governmental
B. Commercial
C. Voluntary
D. Private
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3. Match the Columns (Policy to Outcome)
Column A (CRY's Focus) Column B (Impact)
1. Awareness building A. Reduced dropout rates
2. Education campaigns B. Birth registration for 90,000+ kids
3. Community involvement C. Empowers panchayats and parents
4. Health and nutrition D. Improved local care for children
Which of the following is the correct match?
A. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
B. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
C. 1-C, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
D. 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-A
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4. Synonym Substitution
Replace the word “exploitation” from paragraph 2 with the most suitable synonym from the list below:
A. Empowerment
B. Abuse
C. Awareness
D. Employment
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5. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): CRY believes in a sustainable approach to social change.
Reason (R): Temporary aid is more effective than long-term policy improvement.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
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6. Statement-based Question
Which of the following statements are true according to the passage?
1. CRY builds and runs its own schools and hospitals.
2. CRY focuses on policy-level advocacy.
3. CRY is a for-profit private organisation.
4. CRY believes voluntary action can lead to justice for children.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 4 only
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7. Analogy
Birth registration : Identity :: Education : __________
A. Infrastructure
B. Knowledge
C. Responsibility
D. Hospital
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8. Short Answer
List two ways CRY works to protect child rights in India.
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