NOTICE WRITING

Name of the issuing agency/authority, Place

NOTICE
(Date of issue/Release of the notice)

Title/Subject of the Event

BODY
(Date/time/duration/Place/Venue)

Signature
(Full Name in running handwriting as stated in the question paper)
Designation
OR
XYZ (in case no name given in the question paper)
Designation
Q. You are Ruhi, Head Girl of Carmel Convent School, Delhi. Draft a notice for the
school notice board, informing students about an inter school singing competition.
Give relevant Details. 50 words (5)

Carmel Convent School, New Delhi

NOTICE
01 March 2023
INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION
Our school is organising an Inter-school Singing Competition for students of Std. IX –
XII. More than 20 schools from all over the city will participate. The details are as
follows:
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2023
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: School Auditorium
No of students: 20
Theme: Patriotic
Auditions for the school team will be held on 03 March in the music room.
Interested students may contact the undersigned regarding the same.
Signature
(Ruhi)
Head Girl
Q. You are the Head Girl of your school. Draft a notice for the school notice board,
informing students about an inter school singing competition. Give relevant
Details. 50 words (5)

ABC School, New Delhi

NOTICE
01 March 2023
INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION
Our school is organising an Inter-school Singing Competition for students of Std.
IX – XII. More than 20 schools from all over the city will participate. The details
are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2023
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: School Auditorium
No of students: 20
Theme: Patriotic
Auditions for the school team will be held on 03 March in the music room.
Interested students may contact the undersigned regarding the same.
XYZ
Head Girl
Q. You are Raman/ Ramani, Secretary of the Interact Club of your school. The Club
is organizing a Blood Donation Camp in association with the Red Cross Society of
India. Draft a suitable notice for the school notice board, informing students about
the same in 50 words. (5)

XYZ School, New Delhi

NOTICE
23 February 2023
Blood Donation Camp
The Red Cross Society of India is organising a Blood Donation Camp in our school.
The details are as follows:
Date: 10 March 2023
Time : 8am to 1pm
Eligibility: 20yrs and above
Venue: Activity Room
Students are requested to spread the word and encourage their parents and
neighbours to donate blood. All donors must come with medical fitness
certificates. Remember your blood can save a life!
X
Signature
(Raman Ahuja)
Secretary, Interact Club
 INVITATIONS

FORMAL INVITATION- PRINTED CARD TYPE

Used when a large number of people are being invited for a big event e.g. weddings/
engagements/ Silver, Golden , Diamond, Platinum Jubilee Celebrations/ Annual Days/
Sports Days/ School Fete or Carnival or Exhibition/ Shop Inaugurations etc.
The indenting and layout is centrally aligned and it is written in a box.

Q. Design an invitation for the Annual Day celebrations of your school in 50 words.
(5)

The Principal, Staff and Students of

XYZ SCHOOL, NEW DELHI
request the pleasure of your company at the
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
of the school
on 25th November 2023 at 5pm at the School Auditorium.
The Honourable Mr. ABC, Justice, Supreme Court of India,
has kindly consented to preside over the function as Chief Guest.

R.S.V.P. With Compliments from

School Office Principal and Staff
9811223344
011-24611751
Admit 2 Only
Please be in your seats by 4.30pm
Kindly keep your phones on silent
Q. Your sister getting married. Design a formal invitation on behalf of your father
inviting guests to the occasion.

Mr. and Mrs. Kumar

request the pleasure of your gracious company
on the auspicious occasion of the
MARRIAGE
of their daughter
NIVEDITA
with
Naveen
(S/O of Mr and Mrs Joshi, Nainital)
on
Friday, 5th November 2023 , 7.30 pm onwards
At Banquet Hall No 1, Hotel Taj, New Delhi

R.S.V.P. With Best Compliments

XYZ (Brother) Friends and Family
98XXXXXXXXX

REPLY TO FORMAL INVITATION- PRINTED CARD TYPE

Q. You are Mr Arjun Gupta. Write a formal acceptance to attend the wedding of Mr
Kumar’s daughter Nivedita in about 50 words. (5)

Mr. and Mrs. Gupta thank Mr. and Mrs. Kumar for inviting them to the wedding of
their daughter Nivedita, on 05 November 2023 at Hotel Taj and assure them that
they will be present on the auspicious occasion. They will be arriving in Delhi on 0 3
November 2022 by the 4.30 pm Indigo Flight from Mumbai. They shall stay at The
Hotel Taj and have made all arrangements.
Arjun Gupta
25 October 2023
FORMAL INVITATION- FORMAL LETTER TYPE

Q. You are Anita, Secretary of the English Literary Society of your school. The
school is holding an Inter School Debate Competition. Write a formal invitation to
the Regional Director, CBSE, inviting him to preside over the function in about 50
words. You are a student of Zenith Public School, Sec 24, Ghaziabad. (5)

English Literary Society

Zenith Public School
Sec-24, Ghaziabad
X
23 February 2023
X
Mr. XYZ
Regional Director CBSE
New Delhi
X
Subject: Invitation to Preside over Inter School Debate Competition.
Dear Sir,
It would be a matter of great honour for us if you could spare your valuable time and
consent to preside over our Annual Inter School Debate Competition on the topic “All
Art is quite useless”. The event is scheduled for 15 March 2023 at 10am. School
teams from over 25 schools from Delhi- NCR shall be participating in the event.
X
Please convey your acceptance by 01 March 2023.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Signature
(Anita)
Secretary, English Literary Society
REPLY TO FORMAL INVITATION- FORMAL LETTER TYPE

Q. Write a letter of Acceptance/ Regret to Zenith Public School regarding their Inter
School Debate Competition in about 50 words. You are Mr XYZ, Regional Director,
CBSE. (5)

Regional Director CBSE

New Delhi
X
28 February 2023
X
The Secretary
English Literary Society
Zenith Public School
Sec-24, Ghaziabad
X
Subject: Inability to accept the Invitation
Dear Ms. Anita,
Thank you for your inviting me to preside over the Annual Inter School Debate
Competition on 15 March 2023 on the topic “All Art is quite useless”. I feel honoured
and would like to commend you on the choice of topic.
X
However, I shall not be able to accept your invitation as I have a prior commitment
which involves travelling out of Delhi.
Thanking you once again,
Yours sincerely
XYZ
Regional Director, CBSE
INFORMAL INVITATION- INFORMAL LETTER TYPE

Q. Rohit has got success in NEET. He wants to celebrate his admission to Maulana
Azad Medical College, New Delhi by throwing a party for his friends. Write an
informal invitation giving all details in about 50 words. (5)
A-356
Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi
X
25 July 2023
X
Dear Khushi,
You will be glad to learn that I have secured 98th rank in the NEET Exam. I have got
admission in the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi. I want to
share my happiness with all my friends over a dinner party that I have organised at
48, Sainik farms on 02 August 2023 at 7pm. Please join my celebrations.
Your friend
Rohit

REPLY TO INFORMAL INVITATION- INFORMAL LETTER TYPE

Q. You are Khushi and have received an invitation from Rohit inviting you to his
party. Write a suitable reply in about 50 words. (5)

C-367
Punjabi Bagh
New Delhi.
X
28 July 2023
X
Dear Rohit,
Heartiest congratulations on your selection and admission to Maulana Azad Medical
College. All your hardwork and effort have borne fruit. I shall be delighted to join you
at 48, Sainik farms on 02 August 2023 at 7pm.
Looking forward to congratulating you in person.
Your friend
Khushi
FORMAT OF A FORMAL LETTER

1 Sender’s address
2. Date
3. Receiver’s address
4. Subject- Always write the full word ‘Subject’ followed by a colon ( : )
There is no necessity to underline the subject
5. Salutation
6. Body of the Letter
Para 1: Introductory paragraph. Should be kept short and brief. Must state
the purpose of the letter.
X
Para 2: Main body of the letter. This para must contain information about
extent of the problem/ order to be placed/ order to be cancelled/ enquiry to
be made/ reply to an enquiry/ complaint.
X
Para 3: This para must contain suggestions for improvement of situation/
discount offered/ mode of payment/ reasons and urgency of reply to an
enquiry/ suggestion for damage recovery in case of complaint.
X
Para 4: This para is optional. It should be a very short paragraph containing
closing statements.
7. Conclusion- This includes:
Yours sincerely
Signature of the letter writer
(Full name of the letter writer in brackets)
Designation of the letter writer, if provided in the question
8. EVERYTHING IS LEFT INDENTED.
START WRITING FROM THE LEFT MARGIN. DON’T LEAVE ANY SPACE- ONE
FINGER OR TWO FINGER SPACE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE LEFT.
LEAVE A LINE BETWEEN TWO PAPRAGRAPHS.
9. With reference to letter to the Editor
National daily- Circulation of newspaper across the country.
Eg: The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, The Hindu
Regional Daily- A paper that has a wide readership in a group of states. Does
not have a solid national circulation.
 Eg- Dainik Bhaskar, Punjab Kesari, Amar Ujala, Dainik Jagran, Navbharat Times,
Tribune, The Telegraph
Local Daily- a newspaper which covers only local news. Eg Delhi Times, HT City

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

1. The purpose of writing a letter to the Editor is to draw the attention of the general
public and the concerned authorities to an existing problem.
2. Never draw the attention of the EDITOR. Request the concerned authorities to
take action and NOT the editor.
3. Raise the issue by citing some latest news item/ survey report/ personal
experience.
4. Analyse the issue in terms of its cause and consequences.
5. Offer suggestions (positive ones)
6. Underline important words.

Q. You are a resident of Mahalxmi Apartments, Naraina, New Delhi. Your

residential area is flooded with roadside dwellers that are deprived of basic civic
amenities like water, electricity, public toilets etc. Write a letter to the Editor of
Hindustan Times, highlighting the problem created by these dwellers. Give
suggestions for improvement. (120-150 words) (5)

405 Mahalaxmi Apartments

Naraina
New Delhi
X
06 July 2020
X
The Editor
Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi
X
Subject: Problem of Roadside Dwellers.
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to bring to the
notice of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the problems caused and faced by
roadside dwellers.
X
A major problem faced by these people and by the residents of the area is that the
temporary settlements, in the form of ‘Jhuggis’, occupies most of the space on the
footpaths and hampers movement. In the absence of facilities, all the garbage
lies next to their tents, providing a breeding ground for mosquitoes and bacterial
diseases. Dengue cases have increased drastically and the smell of rotting garbage
and human waste is unbearable. These people have not been provided with basic
requirements like clean drinking water, electricity or a more permanent settlement.
Recently, the street lights were not working and a child lost his life when hit by a car
while playing on the road.
X
Such instances spoil the image of our city and solutions are required immediately.
These dwellers should be provided with permanent places to live comfortably with
electricity, water supply and proper sanitation. I hope my letter reaches the
concerned Municipal authorities after it is published in your newspaper and civic and
bureaucratic action is swift and decisive.
X
Yours sincerely
XYZ

Common Topics
Travel- Roads/ Railways/ Airlines/ Bus

Medical- Doctors/ Hospitals/ Medicines/ Health Care Standards

Tourism- Degradation and harm to Tourist Destinations/ Bad Tourists/ Safety of

Tourists/ Maintenance of Tourist Destinations/ Ecological Impact

Sports- Infrastructure/ Coaches/ Hostels/ Equipment/ Training/ Medals/

Bureaucracy/ Khelo India Games/ Fit India

Civic Life- Littering/ Road Jams/ Strikes and Protests/ Garbage/ Sewage/ Loud Noise/
Power Cuts/ Maintenance of Lifts in Societies/ Illegal Constrictions restricting
movement of vehicles and pedestrians/ Encroachment of Sidewalks

Infrastructure- Street Lighting/ Pedestrian Subways/ Garbage Disposal/ Water/

Electricity/ Sanitation/ Road Potholes/ Blocked Drains/ Flooding during Monsoons/
Water Logging during Monsoons
Environment- Felling of Trees/ Dust Pollution/ AQI/ Scarcity of Water/
Encroachment or Construction in Forest Areas/ Construction in Wetlands Harming
Migratory Birds/ Electronic Vehicles

Education- Board Exams/ CUET/ Entrance Exams/ Reservation/ NEP 2020/ Cost of
Education in India/ Policies/ Skill India Programme/ AI

National- Economy/ Trade/ G20 Summit/ Soft Power/ Make in India/ Swachh Bharat/
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao/ Vocal for Local/ Digital India/ AI

Animal Cruelty/ Animal Poaching/ Testing on Animals/ Extinction of species

JOB APPLICATION AND BIO DATA
A Job Application is a formal letter with two parts
Covering Letter
2. Bio Data

Covering Letter
This letter has the same format as a formal letter. It has two addresses (sender’s and
receiver’s), date, subject, salutation and the body of the letter followed by the
closing or conclusion.
The letter states the reason why you are applying for the job and which job you are
applying for.
It contains a very brief description of the qualifications of the individual applying for
the job.

Bio data
The bio data is also called the ‘Resume’ or CV (curriculum vitae)
It contains the following:
1. Name of the applicant
2. Date of birth and current age
3. Father’s Name
4. Contact details: this includes address, phone numbers and email ids
5. Educational Qualifications: When listing Academic/ Educational Qualifications,
mention the following in a tabular form. These are
a. Grade/ Level of Education (XII, BA…..)
b. Name of Board/ University (CBSE, Delhi University……)
c. Year of Passing
d. Subject specifics
e. % or Division
6. Job Experience: When listing job experience, mention the following:
a. Name of company where applicant worked
b. Position held
c. Number of years worked/ period/ duration of employment
7. References: While writing down your references mention the following:
a. Name and contact details of the person
b. Position held/ designation of that person
c. Connect to applicant
8. Hobbies
Q. Sagar Sharma of 387, Sec 14, Gurgaon sees an advertisement in the Indian
Express and decides to apply for the post of Director, Sales and Marketing. Write
an application to the Personnel Manager, Ranbaxy Chemicals, 23 Nehru Place, New
Delhi in 120-150 words. (5)

387, Sector-14
Gurgaon
X
29 February 2023
X
The Personnel Manager
Ranbaxy Chemicals
23 Nehru Place
New Delhi
X
Subject: Application for the Post of Director, Sales and Marketing.
Dear Sir,
This is in response to your advertisement in the Indian Express dated 23 February
2023, inviting applications for the post of Director, Sales and Marketing in your
esteemed company. I wish to apply for the same.
X
I am 45 years old and hold a degree in Chemical Engineering from Manipal
University. I also hold an MBA degree from IIM Ahmedabad and have specialised in
Sales and Marketing.I have worked at responsible posts in various companies and
have a lot of job experience.
X
Please find enclosed my Bio data which contains all the relevant details.
Looking forward to a favourable response.
Yours sincerely
(Sagar Sharma)
Encl: Bio data and Photograph
X
X
Bio Data

Name : Sagar Sharma

Date of Birth and Age : 23 April 1978. Present age: 45 years
Father’s Name : Siddharth Sharma
Address and Contact details : 387, Sec14 Gurgaon, sagarsharma@gmail.com ,
98700056783
Educational Qualifications
Sr No Level Board/Univ Year Subjects Div/ %

1. XII CBSE 1996 Science(PCM) 93%

2. B.Tech Manipal Univ 2000 Chemical Engg First

3. MBA IIM Ahmedabad 2002 Sales and Marketing First

Job Experience
1. Assistant Manager, Cipla- 2002-2009
2. Manager (Sales), Dabur Industries- 2009-2018
3. Assistant Director- Sales and Marketing, Unilever Ltd- 2018 to present day

References
1. Mr A. K Sharma- HOD, Dept of Chemical Engineering, Manipal University
aksharma@gmail.com, 9878685848
2. Mr S K Awasthi, Personnel Manager, Dabur Industries
skawasthi@gmail.com, 9877777555

Hobbies
Reading, Music

Jobs
Receptionist/ Secretary
Chef
Hotel Manager
Airline Pilot/ Steward/ Stewardess
Teacher/ Professor
Sales and Marketing/ Sales Representative
Chemical Engineer/ Computer Engineer/ Civil Engineer/ Electronics Engineer
Doctor/ Nurse/ Pharmacist
Chartered Accountant/ Financial Analyst
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Yoga Instructor/ Gym Instructor/ Fitness Coach
Beautician
Travel Agency

NEWSPAPER REPORT
A report is a description of an event that has already taken place. It is a factual
account of some event or happening that may have occurred somewhere and is of
interest for the readers for whom it is meant.
Characteristics of a newspaper report
1. It should have a headline, by line, date and place of origin of the news.
2. The headline must state the topic of the news in a short phrase or statement.
3. The by line, which is written below the headline, must have the name of the
reporter followed by other details, if any.
4. The report must contain all relevant information and must be written in a
language appropriate for newspaper reports.
5. The report must contain a logical and sequential development of ideas and events.
6. It must contain opinions of people and views of all parties involved.
7. Personal pronouns such as ‘I’, ‘you’ should not be used.
8. Use past tense.

Heading
By << name/ Publication Correspondent>>
X
City, Date: start writing BODY from here itself ( in 2 or 3 paragraphs)
Delhi, 30 January 2022: A fire broke………

City Fire Kills 8

by XYZ, Staff correspondent, TOI
X
14 July 2020, Delhi: An out of control fire……….

Q. As a Reporter for TOI, New Delhi, write a report on the outbreak of a fire in a
marketplace in about 120-150 words. (5)

Fire Consumes Market, 20 Dead

By XYZ, Staff Reporter, TOI
X
22 February 2023, New Delhi: 20 persons succumbed to burn injuries and over 100
shops were completely gutted in a fire that broke out in Chandni Chowk in old Delhi
late last evening. Most of the shops dealt with readymade garments. At the time of
the accident, there were close to 50 people working in these shops. When the fire
started, those who were working in the upper floors of the shops, were trapped and
could not escape in time.
X
15 people were rushed to the hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation. The fire
was brought under control after almost two hours. Sources in the Fire Department
told the press that the cause of the fire was most likely a short circuit in one of the
shops. The ACP (North) said, “We do not rule out the possibility of foul play. All leads
are being investigated.”

Topics
Fire/ Flood/ Earthquake/ Tsunami/ Fog
Theft/ Robbery/ Murder/ Dacoity
Protests/ Strikes/ Road jams
Accidents/ Pile ups on Highways
Terrorism/ Attacks/ Assassinations
Food Poisoning/ Adulterated Medicines/ Adulterated Alcohol/ Adulterated Food
Items
REPORT FOR SCHOOL MAGAZINE

While writing a report for the school magazine, the following must be kept in mind:
1. Interesting title which states the topic of the report and hints at the content.
2. The format is different from a newspaper report. It has the heading and the byline
in the beginning, but does NOT begin with the date and place. These details are
written in the content of the report, preferably in the first paragraph itself.
3. The report should be written in the third person and should be objective.
4. Reporter’s personal feelings should not be reflected in the report.
5. It should be systematic and logical and cover all aspects.

Q. Pooja is the Cultural Secretary of the school. She has to write a report on the
Children’s Day celebrations held in the school. Write the report for her in 120-150
words. (5)

Children’s Day Celebrations

By Pooja, Cultural Secretary, XYZ School
X
The birthday of our beloved Prime Minister, the Late PT. Jawaharlal Nehru, was
celebrated with great joy and fun by all students in school on 14 Nov 2023. A special
assembly was organised and students were asked to come to school in coloured
dress. After a brief prayer ceremony, the Staff of the school put up a brief cultural
presentation for the students. There were songs and dances and a short play that
was a spoof on the life of a teacher.
X
After the cultural presentation, the Principal addressed the students and spoke
about the need for vocational education and how a skilled India could be created in
our schools itself. After the assembly, all students went back to their classes for their
class parties. The school gave all students of classes XI and XII a Rs. 200 Gift voucher
from Om Bookshop and classes I-X got chocolates and pastries. Everyone had a
marvellous time and school got over at 12.30 pm.
Q. A one day cricket match was played between ACE Public School and DPG Public
School, Kanpur . Your team won the match by 10 runs. Write a report in 120-150
words, on the same for your school magazine. You are Sapna/ Sridhar

School Team wins by 10 Runs

By Sapna, Sports Captain, DPG Public School
X
A one day cricket match was organised by our school on Saturday, 15 January 2023.
We played against our neighbouring school ACE Public School. Multi coloured flags
all around the school and playground, gave the school a festive look. Alok Jain and
Swati Tiwari of Std XII were the commentators for the much awaited cricket match.
Eminent cricketer Virender Sehwag, was the Guest of Honour.
X
Mr Sehwag was greeted with loud applause when he was escorted to the ground by
the Chairman of the Board of Governors and the school Principal. Both teams were
lined up for their introductions. The Captain of each team introduced the players.
One could see the joy and awe on the face of the players as they shook hands with
the cricketing legend.
X
The match started with the toss of the coin. Our school won the toss and elected to
bat first. The school team made 160 runs. The Captain Atul Sharma contributed 60
runs. When it was their turn to bat, ACE Public School were all out for 150 runs. Atul
Sharma was declared Man of the Match and awarded Rs 5000/- by Virender Sehwag,
who stayed till the match was over. The Physical Education Head of Department Mr
Kukreti proposed the Vote of Thanks.

Common Topics
Workshops/ Seminars/ Symposiums/ Career Counselling
Competitions- Sports/ Dance/ Debate/ Recitation/ Theatre/ Extempore/ Choir/
Exhibitions/ Quiz/ Olympiads
Functions- Annual Day/ Sports Day/ Parent Teacher Meet/ Exhibition/ Independence
Day/ Republic Day/ Martyr’s Day/ Children’s Day/ Teacher’s Day
ARTICLE WRITING
An article is a written work published in a print/electronic medium. It may be for the
purpose of propagating news, researching results, academic analysis, or debate.
Generally, it is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or Magazine.

Article Writing Format

Title: It can be just one word or a few words but not a complete sentence.
Name of the writer (byline). This name is generally given in the question. If not given,
then do not write your personal details. Write ‘by XYZ’
Para 1: An introduction to the topic: You can begin with a quotation/stating the
problem / giving some contemporary evidence.
Para 2-3: Main body of the topic:
It should contain the cause/effect relationship, advantages and disadvantages of the
problem stated. It is to be written in paragraphs dealing with different points.
Para 4: Conclusion: It should have some suggestions/ solutions/appeal/action or
future predictions.

Plan before you pen- it is important that you follow a sequence. Jot down the points
at the back of your answer sheet and ensure a proper sequence of ideas.
Introduce, Analyse, Suggest and conclude.
It is possible that you have too many points or very few points. When you have a lot
of varied points, it is better you choose a few best ones and write a line or two on
each. In case you have very few already, explain them in at least two-three lines
each.
MOST IMPORTANT- Always begin with your strongest point. You can accommodate
the weaker ones in between and end with another strong point. (REMEMBER:
Strong-Weak-Strong)
You have to strictly follow the prescribed word limit in a restricted time frame so
just do not go on writing and writing.
Feel free to give your personal opinion in one or two lines.
It is very important that you do not deviate from the topic. There are chances you
may get ideas linking from one to another that may deviate you from the main point.
You have to refrain from doing so.
Avoid repetition of ideas.
Underline all the important points.
Make sure you double-check for grammatical accuracy and spellings. They carry
marks.
Always have a few general quotes handy. They help in the presentation and show
that you’re prepared.
Read editorials in a few newspapers and notice the pattern.
Make small sentences. It restricts the scope of grammatical inaccuracies.

Marking Scheme:
Format - 1 mark.
Organisation of Ideas - 1 mark.
Content - 2 marks.
Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar - 1 mark.
The article has a word limit of 120 – 150 words.
Article Writing Examples | Solved questions

Q1. ‘Grow more trees to reduce pollution.’ Write an article in 120-150 words on the
topic given above for your school magazine.

Grow More Trees to Reduce Pollution

by XYZ

Trees and plants are one of the main reasons why mankind came into existence. The
importance of planting trees has been emphasized time and again. This is because of
the numerous benefits they offer.They make the world a better place to live in. They
exhale oxygen and inhale carbon dioxide to maintain the ecological balance in the
environment. They also absorb all the harmful gases and give us fresh air to breathe.
X
Trees build a sheet to protect us from the harmful ultraviolet rays. Not only this, they
serve as a habitat for birds and various species of animals. This is not it. Trees help in
controlling water pollution and preventing soil erosion.The places inhabited by large
numbers of trees are quite cooler compared to the concrete jungles that cannot do
without air conditioners.
X
Unfortunately, urbanisation is leading to clearing of forests and parks despite the
numerous benefits they offer. People come here for morning walks, evening strolls,
yoga sessions and laughter therapy. These also serve as a safe place for the kids to
play and socialise. The only way left to preserve them and reap these benefits is by
growing them at a faster rate.
X
As a Chinese proverb states, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The
second best time is now.” So let’s do our bit and make earth more beautiful.
Q2. 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 120-150 words on ‘Festivals of
India’. You are Karuna/Karan. (5)

Festivals of India
By Karuna
X
It is said that “Greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals”. India has proved
every word of the saying right by being famously known as the “Land of Festivals”.
True to this belief, India has scores and scores of festivals that bring happiness and
joy all across the country. This is because of the diverse cultures that exist in this
subcontinent. All these different cultures and religions get tied together in bonds of
love with these invisible threads of celebrations.
X
Every festival has a social, religious and mythological value. Festivals like Dussehra,
Janmashtami, Holi etc have a great religious and social significance. Apart from the
usual celebrations and prayers, they symbolize the destruction of evil and how truth
and goodness shall always prevail.
X
On most festivals in India, people offer prayers to their deities, wear ethnic clothes
and celebrate with their near and dear ones. Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid Ul Fitr, Baisakhi,
Onam, Pongal, Gurupurab, Ram Navami and Durga Puja are some of the festivals that
are celebrated with immense zeal in different parts of India with some of these being
specific to particular regions. No wonder, our country is called a land of festivals!

The most common topics for Article Writing are:

Impact of Advertisements
Problem of Pollution/ Poverty/ Unemployment/ Health Services/ Infrastructure
Role of Youth in Combating corruption
Water Scarcity/ Climate Change/ Global Warming
Healthy Diet / Yoga/Physical Fitness
Teenagers and Obesity
Importance of Travelling
Advantages/Disadvantages of Technology
Student Life and Stress
Value of Sports
Life Without Modern Gadgets
Animal Cruelty
Status of Women in Indian Society (or Women Safety)
Hard Work/ Punctuality/Time Management
India of my Dreams
Tourism Industry
Festivals of India
How to Channelise the Energy of Teenagers
CUET
Increasing Aggression and Violence among Youth
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav/ 75 years of Indian Independence
Digital India
Sustainability/ SDGs
Clean/ Green Fuels