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How to use the Study Material

Congratulation! You have accepted the challenge to be a self-learner. NIOS is with you at every step
and has developed the material with the help of a team of experts, keeping you in mind. A format
supporting independent learning has been followed. If you follow the instructions given, then you will
be able to get the best out of this material. The relevant icons used in the material will guide you.
These icons have been explained below for your convenience.

Title: will give a clear indication of the contents within. Do read it.
Introduction: This will introduce you to the lesson linking it to the previous one.

Objectives: These are statements that explain what you are expected to learn from the
lesson. The objectives will also help you to check what you have learnt after you have
gone through the lesson. Do read them.

Notes: Each page carries empty space in the side margins, for you to write important
points or make notes.

Intext Questions: Very short answer self check questions are asked after every sec-
tion, the answers to which are given at the end of the lesson. These will help you to check
your progress. Do solve them. Successful completion will allow you to decide whether
to proceed further or go back and learn again.

What You Have Learnt: This is the summary of the main points of the lesson. It will
help in recapitulation and revision. You are welcome to add your own points to it also.

Terminal Exercises: These are long and short questions that provide an opportunity to
practice for a clear understanding of the whole topic.

Do You Know: This box provides additional information. The text in boxes is important
and must be given attention. It is not meant for evaluation, but only to improve your
general knowledge.

Answers : These will help you to know how correctly you have answered the questions.

Activities: Certain activities have been suggested for better understanding of the
concept.

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