Article Writing Class 12

An article is an expression of one‘s thought on an issue or a subject logically and coherently written in meaningful
paragraphs.

♦ Points to Remember:

 Give a title that catches the attention of the reader.

 Begin with a striking opening sentence which addresses the readers and gets them interested in the topic.
 Present a strong argument for your ideas supporting it with evidence or elaboration.
 Use linking devices (‗however‘, ‗therefore‘, ‗although‘, ‗even though‘, ‗in order to‘) to make the composition appear a
whole.
 Introduce a new point at the beginning of each paragraph that follows to strengthen your ideas.
 Develop your ideas as much as you can to make them interesting and substantial.
 Conclude with your strongest point.
 Use passive voice, humour, emotive language, rhetorical questions to provide a specific effect. Split-up of marks:

♦ Marks will be awarded for:

 Format (Title + Writer‘s name)

 Content (logical organisation, relevance)
 Expression (Accuracy + Fluency)

♦ Previous Years‘ CBSE Examination Questions

♦ Very Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
The number of women in the police force seems insufficient especially when we see the increasing involvement of women in
terrorist activities. Write an article in 150-200 words for The Hindustan Chronicle‘, on the need of having more women in the
police force. (2010)
Answer:

Need Of Having More

Women In The Police Force

Women empowerment and participation has seen a radical improvement in the recent few decades. Women are no longer
confined to their homes and have come forward to excel in almost all fields, at par with men. But it has been observed that
the number of women in the police force seems insufficient especially when we compare their increasing number in terrorist
activities. Women are sure to prove their worth in the police force as they are more committed to the cause they work for
and less corrupt, two qualities that are lacking in policemen. The government needs to increase the reserved quota for
recruitment of women in the police force. Women need to be given incentives to join the police force and this is sure to prove
favourable as they bring with them a distinctly different and valuable set of skills that is bound to change the way the police
is perceived in our community. As the job description of the police expands beyond crime-fighting into community service the
presence of more women in the police force is sure to help to burnish the tarnished image of the police officers, improve
community relations and foster a more flexible and less violent approach to maintaining law and order.

Question 2.
In many parts of our country girls are still discouraged from going to school. Consequently, a sizable section of the
population is deprived of education. Schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, CBSE scholarship to the single girl child and the
Government‘s policy of giving free education to girls have come as a boon to our society. Write an article in 150-200 words
on the education of the girl child in the country. (Delhi 2010)
Answer:
 Education Of The Girl
Child In The Country

Education of girls has been a high priority with the Government of India. In the new millennium, India has consolidated its
earlier educational reforms with increased resources and stronger policy commitments for achieving elementary education,
particularly for girls. Reaching out to the girl child is primary to the efforts to universalise elementary education. ‗Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan‘ or ‗Education For All‘ programme recognizes that ensuring the education of the girl child requires changes
not only in the education system but also in society‘s norms and attitudes.

A two-pronged gender strategy has hence been adopted to make the educational system responsive to the needs of the
girls through targeted interventions which serve as a pull-factor to enhance access and retention of girls in schools on the
one hand and generate community demand for girls‘ education through training and mobilisation on the other hand. The
CBSE has also come up with the novel scheme of providing free education from the sixth standard onwards to the single girl
child. The need of the times is that the government should further improve the educational infrastructure and make it more
accessible and meaningful for the girl child.

Question 3.
Advertisements have become a big business. They are promoted by celebrities drawn from various fields like films, sports,
etc., leaving their influence on all people specially the young. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‗The Impact of
Advertisements on the younger generation‘. (Delhi 2010)
Answer:

Impact Of Advertisements On
The Younger Generation

The advertisement industry has a tremendous impact on the younger generation. As citizens of the modern world,
advertisements have become a part of the daily lives of youngsters and they have got used to being bombarded with
numerous advertisements over the course of their day.

Advertisements have become so common for them that they often do not even realize that they are hearing or viewing them.
So they have a pervasive influence on the youth. In the ever-expanding world of consumerism and advertising, companies
are constantly looking for new ways to sell their products to the youngsters by making their commercials and campaigns
more memorable, to leave an impact on their minds. The younger generation has become their prime target because they
have more spending power than ever before and increased avenues at their disposal. Therefore companies spend
enormous amounts of money to rope in popular film stars, cricketers, musicians etc. to endorse their products.

This helps to ensure popularity and early brand loyalty. In the last decade many superbrands have looked towards new and
outrageous ways to capture young audiences through appealing campaigns as these youngsters are cognitively and
psychologically quite defenceless against advertisements. Clearly, advertisements represent ‗big business‘ and has a
significant effect on young people who need to be educated about the effects of advertising, that is, media literacy. This will
prove to be helpful in mitigating the harmful effects of advertising on youngsters.

Question 4.
The present-day youth are greatly stressed due to cut-throat competition and consumerist culture. Write an article in 150-
200 words on the causes of the stress on the modem generation suggesting suitable solutions. (Delhi 2010)
Answer:

Causes Of Stress On
The Modern Generation

The main cause of stress on the modern generation is the cut-throat competition and consumerist culture prevalent in our
society. This always puts them under pressure of efficiency and productivity. The modern environment is highly competitive
and calls for relentless effort on the part of each youngster. To achieve the goals they have to devote all their time and
capacity, without rest. So they have no time to care even for their own selves. They have no time for relaxing or to pursue
something of their own interest sounds like a luxury to them. The effects of this stress on the youth also visible in their
physical being whereby they have increased pulses and a lot of tension in their muscles.

With increased professionalism and specialisation there seems no practical and suitable solution for this stress due to the
competition. In this age of consumerism, it is not surprising that the youth of today are also constantly vying to outdo each
other in acquiring material things. But now it is high time each one of us sat back in quiet introspection to contemplate where
we are actually heading in this high-speed pace. Our health and well-being will have to be our primary concern for, as they
say, ―a healthy mind lies in a healthy body‖. Let us stop living like robots. We are humans and have to behave likewise and
not like machines which are our own creation.

Question 5.
As compared to the older generation the youth of today are greatly inclined to pursue adventurous activities either for money
or for
fun. There is a latest craze for joining reality shows, rafting, rock climbing, mountaineering etc. Write an article in 150-200
words on which life you would prefer—safe or adventurous. (All India 2010)
Answer:

Live Life, Don‘t Just Exist

To lead a life of adventure is certainly very exciting and amazing. It involves breaking free of certain social conditioning and
challenging yourself to work upon your mental fears, which are mostly in your mind, and discovering unlimited freedom and
opportunities. We, therefore, need to be willing to undertake adventure as it is a necessary part of happy existence. It is
important to spend your limited time on earth doing some of those things that make a difference and give one enjoyment
rather than simply sinking all the time playing the normal routine game of ―delayed gratification‖.

Taking action helps one to build a more enriching life and enables you to embrace life with more passion each day. The
desire for sameness never contributors to anything exciting but makes our life and spirit dull. A variety of sports and
recreation are adventurous to a lot of people today. Some people race cars, skydivers jump out of a 5 aeroplane, mountain-
climbers scale peaks etc. This helps them to escape their daily stress and gives them a ‗high‘. So it is important to live life to
the fullest and it is also surely worth making the effort to ‗live‘ with an adventurous spirit.

Question 6.
India is standing at the threshold of joining the developed nations but that is not possible till we achieve complete literacy in
the country. The contribution of students may be very significant in achieving our goals. Write an article in 150-200 words on
‗The Role of the Students in Removing Illiteracy‘. (All India 2010)
Answer:

The Role Of Students In

Removing Illiteracy

Illiteracy is still a major blot on India, after more than sixty years of its achieving independence. To an extent it exemplifies
India‘s failure to reach out to its masses. The removal of illiteracy has to be tackled on a priority basis and students can play
an important role in achieving this goal. Since they are in the process of receiving education themselves they are most
appropriate for also putting forth their services to achieve the goal of educating the illiterate masses. Students should be
encouraged to carry the lamp of knowledge by organizing events such as, ‗Each One, Teach One‘.

If every student resolves to teach two illiterate persons in a year during his vacations, it will in the long run help to eradicate
illiteracy. The government should also render full support to students in terms of infrastructure in their contribution to the
Indian Literacy Campaign. Students can also play a vital role in the programme of Adult Literacy. If all our students get
together and try to work towards achieving literacy among the masses, then the day is not far when India too will join the
league of countries that have attained hundred percent literacy.

Question 7.
Compulsory value-based education is the only remedy for inculcating values among the future citizens of the country. This
will also help in the prevention of crime in the country. Write an article in 150-200 words on the need of compulsory value-
based education. (All India 2010)
Answer:

Value-Based Education

Value-based education is an educational philosophy, an approach to teaching and learning that underpins away a school
organises itself develops relationships and promotes positive human values. Schools that adopt such an approach report
that there is a qualitative improvement in pupils‘ attitude and behaviour. The purpose of value-based education is to help the
school community think about and reflect upon positive universal values and practical implications of expressing them in
relation to themselves and the community as a whole.

Value-based education also supports schools in promoting an inclusive school ethos and the methods of working raise
achievements and help pupils to raise their self-esteem and take responsibility for their own behaviour and learning. It also
enables students to examine the kind of life that is worth living and to consider what kind of life they want for themselves. At
the core of value-based education lies an agreed set of principles, deeply held convictions that underpin all aspects of
school life and work. The process is holistic and developmental, demanding a greater deal from the school‘s community.
Value-based education is thus a philosophy for developing and supporting schools of excellence.

Question 8.
Increase in the number of vehicles causes pollution and traffic jams. Write an article in 150-200 words for ‗The New Indian
Express‘, Delhi, highlighting the urgent need to solve these man-made problems, giving suitable suggestions. You are
Madhav/Madhuri. (Delhi 2010)
Answer:

The Problem Of Pollution

By: Madhav

Cities, in general, have a great deal in common with vehicles. In fact they often seem to be turning into vehicles. India‘s
population and its traffic is concentrated within its cities. The increasing number of vehicles in Delhi is putting our city at the
risk of completely losing clean air to breathe. Delhi would have, in fact, been buried under a pollution load if the Supreme
Court had not intervened to introduce cleaner fuels and emissions technology in the city, in the form of CNG-run public
vehicles. Moreover, increase in the number of vehicles also means getting stuck in rush traffic hour which has also become
a routine.

It is high time we now look towards solving this problem of heavy traffic congestion which is taking a toll both on our health
and our time. The traffic police department must use technology for controlling and monitoring the movement of vehicles at
important and busy crossroads for which the department officials can also take the help of Close Circuit T.V. Drives should
be launched to educate the masses about the importance of driving in their respective lanes only and to follow traffic signals
strictly. Violation of these should result in fines and in case of repeated offence the driving license of the person should be
confiscated.

Pollution check of vehicles by owners at regular intervals should be made mandatory. This can also contribute a lot in saving
the environment from pollution. Thus, we as responsible citizens just need to make a start.

Question 9.
Corruption has become the order of the day. It has entered all walks of life. Write an article for your school magazine in 150-
200 words on ‗The Role of Youth in combating corruption‘. You are Vijay/Vineeta. (Delhi 2011 2010)
Answer:

Role Of Youth In
Combating Corruption

By: Vijay
The problem of corruption is not new though it has reached unprecedented proportions in recent years. It is as old as society
itself and •cuts across nations, cultures, races and classes of people. Corruption is rampant in our political and social life and
like cancer seems to be gnawing into the vitals of the society. It has been argued that one of the many obstacles to the
development of poor countries is corruption. The youth of the society have a lot of responsibility in combating corruption.
They are aware of this phenomenon but negligent towards this issue. It is the youth, especially the students, who have to
take cudgels against the demon of corruption and crush it altogether.

A beginning can be made in this direction by holding anti-corruption drives. The ill-effects of corruption in public life should
be publicised through the internet, facebook and blogs. The uprising young citizens need to join hands as one and battle
against corruption. They need to spread awareness, more so in rural areas and equip them with knowledge about this
burning issue. Recently the name of Anna Hazare has become synonymous with combating corruption so the youth of India
have an idol among them whom they can follow. The dedicated efforts of the honest youth are bound to succeed in the long
run in demolishing and vanquishing this social evil which has earned us a bad name.

Question 10.
India is said to be a young country and is emerging as a global power. The youth is getting increasingly concerned about the
problems of corruption, environment, pollution, misuse of natural resources, etc. Write an article in 150-200 words on your
vision of India in 2040. (Comptt. All India 2010)
Answer:

My Vision Of Future India

Most of us have a massive psychological barrier against looking at the future vision of India and those who see the future as
growing directly out of the present also often narrow their vision. It is my belief that the year 2040 will belong to those who try
to see diversity as a value in itself, not as an instrument for resisting new monocultures of the mind or as a compromise
necessary for maintaining communal and ethical harmony. India of the future will be central to the world where the idea of
diversity will be cherished as an end in itself. My vision statement is not a prediction of what will actually occur, nor is it a
wish list of desirable but unattainable ends. It is actually a statement of what we believe is possible for our nation to achieve
seeing the level of concern that our present-day youth is showing about problems of corruption, environmental pollution,
misuse of natural resources, etc. An essential requirement for envisioning India in 2040 is to recognise that the parameters
which determine national development have changed i in recent years and will change further in the future. This is likely to
open up greater; possibilities than ever before. The growing I influence in the fields of technology, education, information,
productive skills etc. lend credence to the view that India will ; definitely achieve and sustain higher economic growth and
development in the coming decades.

Question 11.
Due to the globalization of food industry and fast food culture, traditional healthy diets are increasingly being replaced by
unhealthy junk food containing artificial additives and preservative chemicals. Write an article in 150-200 words for a national
daily on the need for inculcating healthy dietary habits. (Comptt. All India 2010)
Answer:

Need To Inculcate
Healthy Dietary Habits

Due to globalisation and the advent of fast food culture, traditional healthy diets have been replaced by unhealthy junk food
that has no nutritional value. Children and even adults have become quite fond of this junk food essentially because it is
palatable and caters well to their taste buds. Though junk food does not come with a statutory warning, it is , actually harmful
for our health if we eat it on a regular basis as it contains artificial additives and chemical preservatives. Hence the need
arises for inculcating healthy dietary habits. I feel childhood is the best stage to inculcate good food habits. Through constant
reinforcement and an emphasis on healthy eating choices at home parents can ensure that their kids continue to eat healthy
even when they are away from home.

Parents should remember that kids learn their eating habits from them so they should lead by example and eat healthy
themselves. This will encourage their kids to follow in their footsteps. Children‘s initial refusal to eat healthy food should not
discourage the parents. Repeated exposure to healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, milk etc. will ensure that
the kids might want to try it out at some point. So, constant encouragement is needed to make them try out healthy food but
do not force anything. Aim to make good nutrition a way of life than a rule and healthy eating habits will come naturally and
not something that is being enforced.

Question 12.
Travel is an important part of a man‘s education. It enables a person to learn manners, customs, languages and history of
different people and places and also widens the circle of one‘s acquaintances. Write an article in 150-200 words on ―Travel,
an Important Source of Education‖. (Comptt. All India 2010)
Answer:

Travel – An Important
Source Of Education

To travel is to discover. If not necessary, travel is a very important aspect of education, an experience to learn on personal
levels with hands-on experience. When people travel to a new place they absorb and remember information faster and
retain it longer just by experiencing it themselves. Travelling to other parts of the country provides the opportunity to see
different cultures practising their everyday lives. It also enables a person to learn the manners, customs, languages and
history of different people and places and widens the circle of one‘s acquaintances. While travelling to each new place gives
us a different experience, all of these travels will add up to a worldly view that instils a feeling of connection with people,
places and events from all over the globe.

In the past few years it has become a norm for people from one country to travel to another country as a part of their
education programme. As wonderful as it is to read about places and people who interest us, to experience a personal visit
to these places and interact personally with these people allows us to understand and even appreciate their world in a more
lasting and meaningful way. Our minds open up to new things, people, places and experiences Very few ways allow for
greater learning than travel. It is one of the best and most entertaining ways to get an education. While classes, books and
internet sites are great ways to learn and build your knowledge base, travel takes what you have already learnt and expands
upon it.
Question 13.
India is making strides in the field of technology. Technology has made life easier and more comfortable than it used to be
earlier. At the same time people are turning to be more and more lazy and disease-prone. Write an article in 150-200 words
on the disadvantages of too much of technology. (Comptt. All India 2010)
Answer:

Disadvantages Of Too
Much Technology

By: ABC
India has made rapid strides in the technological field. Technology has made our life more easygoing and comfortable than
ever before. But these comforts bestowed on us through technological advancements is doing us more harm than good. In
the 21st century, technology has evolved to accommodate a more convenient lifestyle and meet every need that could
possibly need fulfilling. With the right technology in your home, you might just never feel the need to even leave your bed.
Our entire lifestyle has slowly but surely been completely taken over by technology. This is having an adverse effect on our
well-being. We have become lazy and disease-prone.

Modern technology has given us everything we want, whenever we want and more than we actually need, with the result
that we have become a weak society. Unlike the older generation, modern-day children do not have the space and freedom
of moving about and end up cramped in front of their computers and video games. This sedentary style of living causes the
child to be antisocial, thus making him socially weak. Also there is added risk of obesity from less locomotion. A sedentary
lifestyle, coupled with wrong food habits, has made us prone to illnesses. Though technology has greatly contributed to
human development, it has its flip side and it is adversely affecting our health.

Question 14.
You are Keshav/Karuna, a social worker and counsellor. You are concerned about the stressed behaviour of both parents
and students during the time of examination. Write an article in 150-200 ivords to be published in a local daily on ‗Supportive
parents and stress-free students‘ giving ideas to enhance healthy and meaningful PARENT- WARD rapport and for making
the atmosphere relaxed and encouraging during examination time. (CompIt. Delhi 2012)
Answer:

Supportive Parents And

Stress-Free Students

By: Karuna,
Counsellor and Social Worker Most of the students and their parents are under constant pressure and usually suffer from
high levels of stress especially during the time of examinations. This does them no good because it is a parents duty to
reduce stress in their children and help them overcome it. Young students should not be left alone to struggle in the most
difficult and significant period of their life. They need to get endless support from their parents. Better interaction between
students and parents can help to settle various problems amicably and create a relaxed atmosphere during the time of
examination. Moreover, parents have to be practical and realistic in their expectations.

They should always remain positive and acknowledge even the minor achievements of their children. A healthy and
meaningful parent-ward rapport can help a student overcome stress easily. Every parent should give their child
encouragement and support, especially during academically stressful times. Encourage your child to aim to do their best and
be assured that it is the earnest effort they make and not the result that matters the most. Students who live in supportive
environments, develop a range of coping strategies and become more resilient.

Question 15.
You are Keshav/Karuna, a social worker and counsellor. You are concerned about senior class students ignoring sports
activities owing to the pressure of examination and coaching classes. Write an article in 150-200 words to be published in a
local daily on how sports not only promote physical fitness but also influence our scholastic achievements. (Comptt. Delhi
2012)
Answer:

Sports – Not To Be Sidelined

By: Karuna,
Social Worker and Counsellor It has become an unfortunate trend that senior class students are ignoring sports activities
due to the pressure of examination and coaching classes. They seem to have forgotten the fact that sports not only promote
physical fitness but will also influence their scholastic achievements. Colleges, in an effort and interest, to promote sports
and games, encourage the admission of students who have excelled in sports by allotting a sports-quota to them. Besides a
fun and exciting way to get involved in competitive physical activities, playing sports in high school can also help with college
admissions. Sports provide for a well- rounded character. They help develop skills based on teamwork and comradeship, as
well as teach young people how to set goals and persevere through hardships to achieve those goals.

Moreover, members of the college admission board are aware of the time and commitment that goes into being a part of a
team sport. They are more interested in giving admission to those students who are able to strike a keen balance between
sports and academics and who show a depth of commitment to a wide range of activities. Participating in sports help to
develop these additional traits in a student. Indulging in a sport positively influences academics by providing an avenue to
release the pent up pressure and easing the minds of students at the time of examinations.

Question 16.
Your family has recently shifted from Kota in Rajasthan to Ernakulam in Kerala, where your house is situated in the midst of
beautiful flowering plants and fruit-yielding trees. Every minute and every second, you are experiencing the joy of being in
the lap of nature. Write an article in 150-200 words on the diversity of nature that you have experienced. You are
Latha/Lalitha of Class XII. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:

Joys Of Being In The Lap Of Nature

By: Latha, Class XII

When my family shifted from Kota in Rajasthan to Ernakulam in Kerala, I was really excited because I had heard about the
diversity of nature one gets to experience in this district. Also, I was extremely happy to be moving away from the dry and
arid climate of Rajasthan. But nothing could have ever prepared me for the natural joy I experienced when I reached
Ernakulam.

Ernakulam is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. In addition to getting a glimpse of the traditional rural Kerala lifestyle
and the variant villages, to the coconut plantations and the coir villages, it was a relish to see the scenic views of the dense
green tropical forests and colourful birds that enveloped us in an aura of peace and warmth and brought us closer to nature.
It was a treat to be in the midst of the simple and unsophisticated rustic life and the gorgeous greens. Though Emakulam is
a developed district, yet it has managed to retain its natural beauty. It is also one of the finest natural harbours in the world
and a major centre of trade and commerce.

Moreover, our house is situated in the middle of beautiful flowering plants and fruit-yielding trees and each and every second
we are experiencing the enormous joy of being in the lap of nature.

Question 17.
Write an article in 150-200 words on the topic, ‗Poverty is the cause of all evils‘, to be published in the Young World of ‗The
Hindu‘, Chennai. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:

Poverty – The Cause Of All Evils

By: ABC, Correspondent,

The Hindu, Chennai Poverty, in one way or another, is the fundamental cause of all evils. It fosters desperation which, in
turn, breeds crime. The lack of money breeds all negative characteristics that people loathe; it breeds hatred, anger and
jealousy.

Poverty also breeds racism, classism, ethnicism as the society itself stratifies to define classes to separate the rich from the
poor. It makes people dishonest as they will do anything to get even a little bit of scarce money. In today‘s world, poverty
has become the root cause of all evils, because it has the power and ability to make people compromise their once held and
respected values, cultures and religious beliefs. Poverty has created a new race of people with common marks of
frustrations, loss of hope, prospects and value of life. Poverty leads to illiteracy, unemployment, dissatisfaction among
individuals, corruption and crime and all these handicaps not only the growth of individuals but also the growth of the nation
as a whole. There is an urgent need also to find solutions to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.

Thus, poverty is indeed one of the biggest problems that is affecting our society and it definitely stands as a major obstacle
in the development of an advanced, progressive and peaceful nation.

Question 18.
Write an article in 150-200 words for your school magazine on the topic, ‗Obesity among School Children‘. You are
Mohini/Mohit. (All India 2013)
Answer:

Obesity Among School Children

By: Mohini

Obesity among school children is a global problem that is on the rise. It appears to increase the risk of subsequent
morbidity, whether or not obesity persists into adulthood.

Recent studies on urban Indian school children report a high prevalence of obese and overweight children. Outcomes
related to childhood obesity include hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, orthopaedic and psychosocial problems.

The present generation children are more of couch-potatoes who refrain from indulging in any kind of physical activity and
are confined indoors most of the time. They have neither the urge nor the time to play outdoor games. A majority of children
prefer to spend their time either glued to the television or the computer. Lack of physical activity combined with eating junk
food makes children easy prey to diseases and ailments which were never heard of in childhood. Added to this is the lack of
time because of which a child‘s parents and teachers are unable to pay due attention to the child‘s diet.

The need of the hour is thus a possible role of change in the dietary pattern and the physical activities of children so as to
ensure that they lead healthy lives. Games, yoga and other sports should be made a compulsory part of school curriculum.
Also it is imperative that all junk food is banned from school canteens which should replace this with healthy nutritious foods.

Question 19.
You are Raman/Ruchika. Write an article in 150-200 words for your school magazine on the topic, ‗Life without Modern
Gadgets‘. (All India 2013)
Answer:

Life Without Modern Gadgets

By: Ruchika

Modern gadgets have enslaved us. They have made the world jump forward with a leap, built a glittering civilization, opened
up innumerable avenues for the growth of knowledge, and added to the power of man to such an extent that it is possible to
conceive that man could triumph over and shape his physical environment.

Our life is driven by gadgets and gizmos so much so that we cannot imagine even a day without them. On the domestic
front, electronic kitchen appliances have proved to be a boon for housewives and relieved pressure off them. The biggest
brands in mobile phones are also focusing on the present day needs and visualising them in their gadgets. Our life comes to
a pause whenever we are disconnected from the internet. Education, communication, commerce and industry are all
dependent on modern gadgets.

These modem gadgets have brought us to a height of extreme convenience to such an extent that we have forgotten our
roots of simplicity—the simplicity of doing things ourselves instead of a ‗machine‘ doing it for us, the simplicity of working
together physically instead of creating our own workspace at home, confining ourselves to a lonesome boundary in life.

Life has really widened its prospect and with these modem gadgets around we can do everything happily and conveniently.
We can do our personal stuff on these and make them an important ‗member‘ of our life.

Question 20.
Last week as you were coming back from school you happened to see a huge plastic bag full of leftovers of food being flung
into the middle of the road from a speeding car. You wondered how people can be so devoid of civic sense. Write an article
in 125-150 words on why we lack civic sense and how civic sense can be inculcated in children at a very young age. You
are Shiva/Shamini. (All India 2014)
Answer:

Necessity To Inculcate Civic Sense

By: Shiva

It is indeed astonishing how people in our country can be so devoid of civic sense. It is not considered as an important value
so it is not inculcated in children at a very young age and is not practised and encouraged at home.
When people talk about cleanliness of public places in India, civic sense or the lack of it is often quoted as one of the prime
reasons for the squalor that we see all around us. And this horrid state of apathy is not limited to the lower and uneducated
sections of society. Even the affluent and educated folks are devoid of civic sense. This is because civic sense is not
inculcated in us from a very young age. Therefore steps should be taken up to inculcate civic education at the school level
itself. Incentives should be given to people who show and practise civic sense. Use of dustbins should be encouraged and
there should be stringent laws for those who flout basic civic sense.

This change has to come from within each individual. If things are left to rot they become self-perpetuating. Each one of us
should try to resolve, to breathe and reside in a pristine and hygienic surrounding.

Question 21.
You saw a stray dog beaten to death by a group of boys. Their act infuriated you and you scolded them for their cruel act.
You decided to write an article on cruelty to animals. Write the article in 125-150 words. You are Nikhil/Naina. (All India
2014)
Answer:

Cruelty To Animals
By: Nikhil

Cruelty to animals or animal abuse is the human infliction of suffering or harm upon animals for purposes other than self-
defence or survival. Animals are being beaten up and starved every day and millions of animals die each year because of
human atrocities.

The plight of stray dogs and cows is a common sight in India. It is inhuman to let them roam around on the streets, let them
eat garbage dumped on the roadsides and exposing them to being hit by fast-moving traffic. Ill-treatment and cruelty of
these helpless creatures should be stringently discouraged. Shelter homes should be created for stray animals. To create
awareness regarding the ill-treatment of animals campaigns, drives and street plays need to be organized. Moreover, we
need to observe Animal Rights Day.

Though we have a long way to go, but gradually by making the public more aware about the issues of animal cruelty and by
making the society realise the importance of animal rights, we will eventually learn to live in harmony with them.

Question 22.
A newspaper report on a recent terrorist attack in your locality shattered you. You decided to write an article in a local daily
on terrorist attacks and the need to maintain peace and harmony in society. Write the article in 125-150 ivords. You are
Madhav/ Meena. (All India 2014)
Answer:

Need To Maintain
Peace And Harmony

By: Madhav
Terrorism has swallowed law and order. Terrorist activities have knitted their web across our nation and act as a major
threat to the society and lives of billions of civilians: Terrorism in India is very deep-rooted and complicated and has been a
social stigma in our society. Its causes vary from political, religious fanaticism, intolerance, fundamentalism, social and
economic factors. In our approach to I terrorism, we fail to distinguish it from the use of violence or armed struggle in a
revolutionary situation. In spite of the magnitude of the problem of terrorism, there has been no consensus on a solution to
this problem. In India the attempts to control terrorism have been mainly through the deployment of police, military and
paramilitary forces. More steps need to be taken up to control terrorism. There should be a political will to tackle terrorism.
Vigilance should be improved and awareness should be created through the media.

Ultimately it is only by improving social, economic and political conditions and by fostering the forces of democracy and
secularism, peace and stability that the battle against violence and terrorism can be won.

Question 23.
In the year to come (if you have not already done this year) you are going to celebrate your 18th birthday. Write an article in
150-200 words on the joys and responsibilities of being eighteen. You are Navtej/Navita. (Delhi 2015)
Answer:

Joys And Responsibilities

Of Being Eighteen
By: NA VITA
Being eighteen is fun but also a bit tough. It is that stage of life when we have to cope with many changes in our life. The
most important thing about being a eighteen is the responsibilities that come with it.

We are still considered young but our mind starts forming opinions though we are not considered old enough to express
them. We are given a little more freedom. We start to creep into the adult world and encounter some new experiences. In
these years of our life we are discovering ourselves, new opportunities, new duties and responsibilities. We have lesser
responsibilities as compared to our elders but we are definitely responsible for our actions. This can sometimes work to our
disadvantage as at this phase of our life we are always willing to try out new things and in some of these we may falter.

One of the joys of being 18 years old is that we can get a driving license and hence drive. This gives us a sense of
independence. Moreover we can rationalize every crazy thing we do by stating the fact that we are still teenagers. Another
major joy is the fact that we can vote at eighteen and feel accountable towards choosing our leaders. There is definitely a
pressure even while we have loads of fun. So being eighteen is at times stressful but an exciting stage of one‘s life. It is not
a bed of roses but, neither is it a bed of thorns and we must enjoy this short yet eventful phase of our life.

Question 24.
Write an article in 150-200 words on how we can make a carefree and enjoyable place for women when they can go
wherever they like to without any fear of being stared at, molested or discriminated against. You are Navtej/Navita. (Delhi
2015)
Answer:

Women Safety In India

By: NAVTE.

Since the unfortunate December, 2012 incident in Delhi, women security is now a big question in India than it was before.
Why aren‘t Indian females safe? Who is responsible for their safety? How should their safety be assured?

These three questions have become features on our national agenda.

Concerns about safety restrict the mobility and activity of women and leave them with no choice but to strategise everything
from timings to travel, how to walk, how to dress or commute. When we talk about women‘s safety, the biggest question is
how do we keep our mothers, sisters and daughters safe against violence outside the house. Women are often stared at,
molested and discriminated against. Not only outside the house, they are even discriminated against at the workplace and in
their homes. It is surely the responsibility of the government and each one of us strive for a safer world for women. Effective
implementation of strict laws protecting women‘s‘ rights is the need of the hour. Offenders must be socially boycotted and
severely punished to deter future crimes against women. Another imperative step is teaching self-defense techniques to
women and girls at schools, colleges, offices and residential colonies.

As long as the mindset of people will not change, women can never be safe. All we need to do is to be alert and considerate.
We have to develop basic morality and nurture a value system that teaches respect for women.

Women are not safe anywhere in the globe until the thinking towards women changes. So the actual need of the hour is a
revolutionary change in the mindsets and conscience of men so that they view women with regard and respect.

Question 25.
Emotionally as well as intellectually, a woman is as good as a man if not better. Yet we don‘t allow her the same status as a
man enjoys in society. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‗Status of Women in Society‘. You are Navtej/Navita. (Delhi
2015)
Answer:

Status Of Women In Society

By: Navita

Women are emotionally and intellectually at par with their men counterparts but unfortunately, they are not given the same
status that a man enjoys in the society.

It is generally seen and believed that women have lower status in context to power and influence than men in all spheres of
life family, community, religion and politics. Certain scholars have attributed this inferior status of women to the patriarchal
code of living. Though our Constitution has laid down the equality of the genders as a fundamental right but often women
are discriminated against at home, their workplace and in the society in general. They don‘t even get equal pay for equal
work at some places. They single-handedly balance the pressures of domestic and public life.

In recent decades we have witnessed a series of laws passed for the upliftment of women. These legislations have been
brought to give equal rights and privileges to women as men, to eliminate discriminations against women and remove
inequality between genders.

But all these opportunities are wasted if certain stereotypes and biases distort the way women are perceived, often to their
disadvantage.

Question 26.
Ragging has raised its ugly head again. A recent incident at a prestigious school has shown that this evil has not yet come
to an end. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‗Ragging, an Evil‘. You are Navtej/Navita. (All India 2015)

 a practice from the British era

 original aim, respect for hierarchy
 enforcing traditions, discipline
 Prefect—a teacher substitute
 misuse of authority
 vulgar aspect
 fatalities
 solution

Answer:

‗Ragging, An Evil‘
By: NAVTEJ

Ragging is a social evil that has been in practice since the British era. It was initiated with the aim to reiterate respect for
hierarchy and to misuse authority by enforcing traditions and discipline.

Now this social evil has spread to educational institutions. It is a damaging form of interaction of the seniors in colleges or
schools with their juniors or newcomers. It has become increasingly unpopular due to several complaints of serious injuries
to the victims. Due to this severity, strict laws against ragging have been enforced by the Supreme Court. Under the pretext
of fun, new students are often assaulted, sometimes stripped and intimidated by their seniors and this torture leaves an
indelible impression on their minds. Seeing the vulgar aspect and fatalities of ragging it has been strictly banned in many
institutions and this is proving effective. The Supreme Court too has declared ragging as a criminal offence

Since ragging has degenerated into an unmitigated evil it must go completely, and there can be no argument in favour of
this evil practice. Whenever it has raised its ugly head, it has only shown the physical or mental exploitation that new
students are subjected to.

Question 27.
India is a tourist‘s dream destination. Give your views on the tourism potential of India in an article in 150-200 words. You
are Navtej/ Navita. (All India 2015)

 places of worship —religious tourism

 foreigners—places of historical interest
 the rich —hill stations during summers
— the sun-kissed beaches in winters
— leisure tourism
 medical tourism—world-class hospitals

Answer:

The Tourism Potential Of India

By: Navita
India‘s rich cultural history and heritage and its geographical diversity make its international tourism potential large and
varied. Besides its cultural and heritage tourism, India also offers medical, business, educational and sports tourism.

Indian tourism with its places of worship, places of historical interest, hill-stations, beaches etc. embraces a vast array. For
more than 4000 years, India has been regarded as one of the most spiritual places on earth. The Golden Temple at
Amritsar, the Konark Sun Temple, Samath etc. attract people from all over the world. The places of historical interest in India
like the TaMahal, the Red Fort, Charminar etc. are a great attraction for foreigners. During summers, tourists like to visit the
hill stations in India and in winters the sun-kissed beaches are crowded with foreign tourists. Moreover, India is placed
among the top three medical tourism destinations in Asia, due to the world-class hospitals, quality and low-cost treatment
and highly skilled doctors. Thus, tourism in India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors which have contributed
significantly to our county‘s economic growth and development.

Question 28.
Midday meal scheme in the schools introduced by the government serves several purposes. Millions of children from the
deprived sections of society get nutritious food leading to good health, are attracted to the schools, kept from going astray
and developed into good citizens. The scheme may have some drawbacks too. Write an article in 150-200 words on all
aspects of the scheme. You are Navtej/Navita. (All India 2015)
Answer:

The Midday Meal Scheme

By: Navita

The Midday Meal Scheme, a school meal programme was introduced by the Government of India to improve the nutritional
status of school-going children who belong to the deprived sections of the society. This Scheme has attracted many
impoverished children to school thus also preventing them from going astray.

The Midday Meal Scheme, has been a successful nationwide free school lunch program catering to all students. It has
helped in boosting school enrolment, ending hunger, aiding the process of socialisation, promoting gender equality by
increasing female enrolment and also creating employment opportunities for poor.

But the Midday Meal Scheme has its drawbacks also. The midday meal tragedy in Bihar which killed 23 children who ate the
contaminated cooked food turned the spotlight on the problems affecting this scheme. Lack of monitoring, hygiene and
corruption discredits the Midday Meal Scheme. Experts say the scheme suffers from structural problems, the biggest being
the lack of a proper monitoring mechanism. Children often get low quality, insufficient and unhygienic food and there is
corruption in the delivery system.

The government has now decided to streamline this scheme and involve parents and local members of the community in its
implementation. This will prove to be the most positive step to ensure that the Midday Meal Scheme serves its required
purpose.

Question 29.
Morning assembly in the schools gives a cool and calm start to the otherwise hectic schedule of the day. It can be a means
of passing important information to the students. What are your views on this significant event of the day? Write an article in
150-200 words on ‗Importance of Morning Assembly‘. You are Navtej/Navita. (All India 2015)
Answer:

Importance Of Morning Assembly

By: Navtej

Morning Assembly is one the most important aspects of a school‘s curriculum. It has the potential to nurture a positive
school ethos that stresses care for the self and for others. It gives a cool and calm start to the otherwise hectic schedule of
the day.

Morning Assembly prepares students physically, mentally and spiritually for the day.

A morning assembly includes prayer, songs, speeches and physical exercises all of which energise us to begin the day on
an optimistic note.

Morning assembly has the potential to heighten consciousness by generating a school ethos that is calm, happy and
purposeful. It also contributes to developing personal autonomy and contentment. A Morning Assembly is also a means for
the whole school to celebrate national festivals together. It gives a chance to students to share stories, experiences and
anecdotes etc. At a later stage in our lives, we reflect and celebrate a behaviour that reflects the values we have embedded
on a daily basis through our Morning Assembly.

Morning Assembly‘s can become a very positive experience once their influence and impact to both the individual and the
school, in general, is truly understood and recognised.

Question 30.
A 12-year-old boy in your neighbourhood drives a car and the parents proudly boast of it. Write an article in 150-200 words
on the hazards of underage driving and the need to educate the young ones and their parents on the consequences of
unlawful driving. You are Vishnu/Vaishnavi. (Comptt. Delhi 2015)
Answer:

Hazards Of Underage Driving

By: Vaishnavi

A twelve-year-old boy in our neighbourhood drives a car and the parents proudly boast of it. Unfortunately, this is not a rare
occurrence. In recent years we have seen a rise of underage unlicensed drivers on the road. To address this serious issue
we need to first understand the dangers of underage driving. The high number of underage drivers transgressing the law by
going for a joyride can be attributed to peer pressure and a general feeling of youthful invincibility. Teenagers have a feeling
that they can get away with breaking the law and this gives them a sense of bravado. The hazards of underage driving can
result in loss of life or severe physical and emotional scars on the survivors.

Underage driving should be totally discouraged by parents who must talk to their children about the drastic consequences of
this action and the trouble they can get into. The authorities too should take strict action against parents if children break the
law. The most effective way to discourage underage driving would be to teach responsibility by setting an example. If
parents drive with caution and obey traffic rules their children will also abide the laws of the road.

Question 31.
It is said that if you educate a boy, you educate a person and if you educate a girl you educate a family. Write an article in
150-200 words on the importance of educating women. You are Suresh/Shobha. (Comptt. All India 2015)
Answer:

Importance Of Educating Women

By: Shobha

Education of girls has been a high priority with the Government of India. In the new millennium India has consolidated its
earlier educational reforms with increased resources and stronger policy commitments for achieving elementary education,
particularly for girls. ‗Saroa Shiksha Abhiyan‘ or ‗Education For All‘ programme recognizes that ensuring the education of the
girl child requires changes not only in the education system but also in society‘s norms and attitudes. A two-pronged gender
strategy has hence been adopted to make the educational system responsive to the needs of the girls through targeted
interventions which serve as a pull-factor to enhance access and retention of girls in schools on the one hand and generate
a community demand for girls‘ education through training and mobilisation on the other hand. The CBSE has also come up
with the novel scheme of providing free education from the sixth standard onwards to the single girl child.

If India wants to rank among the developed nations, it must give foremost priority to female education because if we educate
a man, we educate an individual, but if we educate a woman we educate an entire family. If women are educated then
problems like female infanticide, dowry, domestic violence, child marriage and other related atrocities will vanish. Education
provides the essential criteria to fulfil certain economic, political and cultural functions and improves the socio-economic
status of women. At every age and level education enhances the intellectual, social and emotional development of women
and enables them to meet their basic needs. Thus most of the problems that our society today faces can be eradicated by
educating the girl child.

Question 32.
Nowadays, students attend coaching classes early in the morning or after school hours. You feel that this trend makes them
tired, affects their health and so their grades. Write an article in 150-200 words to make the students understand how this is
not very helpful in improving their grades and is a waste of their precious time. You are Ram/ Rani. (Comptt. All india 2015)
Answer:

Coaching Classes
Waste Of Student‘s Precious Time
By: Ram
To attend coaching classes has become more of a trend which most students follow. This has happened because of the
growing competition and the desire among students to excel. They feel that by attending these coaching classes they will be
able to improve their grades but unfortunately, it is a waste of their precious time. It makes them tired, affects their health
and also their grades. Coaching classes have become synonymous in the lives of city students and students find it hard to
cope up with their studies without them. Almost all students who attend coaching classes have lost their time for recreation
and physical activities. Students sometimes travel long distances to attend the so-called ‗reputed‘ coaching centres thus
wasting a lot of time.

In today‘s cut-throat competition the life of students is as it is very stressful and combined with this stress is the extra burden
of attending coaching classes. Parents too fail to realise how they are pressurizing the children by making their already
hectic work schedule more strenuous by enrolling them in coaching classes. Education is a natural process of learning and
should not be forced upon the children. Students who overestimate their stamina join these coaching classes and end up
creating a mess of their daily routine.

Students are running from one place to another for coaching and are unable to realise the value of time and time
management. Not only are coaching centres unnecessary but are also adversely affecting the life of students.

Question 33.
Teenagers often feel confused. They face a lot of pressure from various quarters. Write an article in 120-150 words, on
‗Stress the teenager‘s face‘. You are Rani/Rama. (Comptt. Al 2015)
Answer:

Stress The Teenager‘s Face

By: Ram

The teen stage of one‘s life is filled with stress and anxiety. This is because it is that stage of our life when we face a host of
novel problems and pressures from various quarters.

To start with teenagers experience many significant physical changes and at times they find it difficult to cope with their
bodies that grow and develop rapidly.

Combined with this is social pressure, peer pressure and parental pressure. Most teenagers feel that academic concerns
feature at the top of their list of stress stimulants. Worries about their future, the tension to attain good grades and cut-throat
competition cause teenagers to experience inordinate amount of stress.

The stress that teenagers face today may vary from academic pressure, physical appearances, peer pressure etc. but these
issues can be dealt with if parents and guardians understand these problems and approach them in a positive and friendly
manner. Proper guidance is vital especially in this very formative phase in the life of children so that they can grow up to be
confident and optimistic adults. Finally teenagers need to develop assertive-ness, training skills and learn practical coping
skills. They should always feel good about doing a competent job rather than demanding perfection from themselves and
others.

Question 34.
TV and Internet have reduced the charm of reading for children. Write an article in 120-150 words on the reasons for this
lack of interest. Suggest measures to create a desire to read among children right from a very young age. You are
Ram/Rama. (Comptt. All India 2015)
Answer:

Lack Of Interest In Reading

By: Rama

Reading is an essential tool for lifelong learning. It has a vital role to play in overall development. Reading enables us to
extend our scope of knowledge and experience.

But due to technological development the charm of reading has considerably reduced for children. They spend so much time
glued to the TV and internet that reading a book in a quiet and peaceful corner of their homes or library has become an
archaic idea for most children. This fast declining interest in reading culture among children is a cause of concern and
challenge to all and we need to take up measures to alleviate this problem.
The desire for reading needs to be inculcated among children from a very young age. Parents should read out books to their
kids from the time when they are incapable of reading. This way children learn that reading is fun and not a chore. This will
also help to promote their attention span which is an important skill for a child to concentrate. To develop the habit of reading
in children requires a number of skills that, in most children, has to be formed by direct and informed instruction provided
through constant reiteration.

Question 35.
India is a land of diversity. One way in which it makes us feel proud of it is the number of festivals we enjoy. Write an article
in 150-200 words on ‗Festivals of India‘. You are Karuna/ Karan. (Delhi 2016)
Answer:

Festivals Of India
By: Karuna

India is a land of diversity. People of different religions, races and cultures peacefully coexist together. This unity in diversity
gives us Indians an opportunity to celebrate a number of festivals thus giving us a sense of joy and pride. These festivals
create a sense of cultural unity and brotherhood. Festivals give us a unique opportunity to spend time with our friends and
family and also promote communal harmony.

India is a secular country and so we celebrate many cultural and traditional festivals. Each festival is celebrated differently
and uniquely based on certain rituals and beliefs. Some festivals are celebrated by the whole nation and certain festivals are
confined to specific regions. But all the festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Based on rituals and religions, festivals have been categorized. There are Hindu festivals, the dates of which are fixed on
the basis of the Hindu calendar. These include Diwali, Dussehra, Holi, Lohri, Janamasthmi, Raksha Bartdhan to name a few.
Then there are festivals celebrated by Muslims. Important among them are Ramzan, Id-Ul-Milad, Bakra- Id, Muharram, etc.
The most important festivals celebrated by the Sikhs are the birthdays of their ten Gurus. The Christians celebrate Good
Friday, Easter and Christmas. The uniqueness of our country lies in the fact that in spite of diversities we celebrate and
enjoy the fervour of numerous festivals which are celebrated with a sense of oneness.

Question 36.
Rising pollution, fast and competitive lifestyle, lack of nutritious food etc. have caused health woes for a large section of our
population. Providing health care used to be a charitable and ethical activity. Today it has become a commercialized, money
spinning business. Write an article in 150-200 words on ‗How to provide proper health care to the common man‘. You are
Karan/Karuna. (Delhi 2016)
Answer: