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appear to accept this context and its negative impact on youth, nor does it address
the violence from the perspective of youth conditions on the ground.

(5) There is no doubt that young men between the ages of 15 and 29 make up the
majority of victims of lethal armed violence, while young women (as well as young
men) are vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse and exploitation.

(6) Our youth have a significant role to play in reducing crime rates. They can help to
establish peace in a variety of ways. They have the ability to alert people to the
importance of peace. They may be able to assist the police in catching crooks. They
can educate offenders and bring them into the mainstream, among other things.

Number of deaths

Year
Figure: Deaths due to violence have increased considerably in recent years

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer the following questions.
1. Which of the following is NOT correct, according to paragraph 1?

(a) The youth are frequently viewed as victims or perpetrators of violence.
(b) The youth are not seen as enablers who may contribute significantly to peace-
building.
(c) Adolescents have been granted a legally binding United Nations Security Council
Resolution 2250.
(d) The youth are not often viewed as the perpetrators of violence.

2. What does the author mean when he says, “Young people have now become victims
of governmental negligence”?

(a) Not much attention is given to the youth in the government’s development plans.
(b) The youth are given less attention by government officials when they meet.
(c) Adolescents are given more preference in the government’s development plans.

(d) The youth are given high priority when they are met by government officials.
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