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. about f~uent power cuts in
orm I di ' New De l ,
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your locality. You are Rohan Pandit.
Sender's address
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New Delhi
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in the form of a blank line.
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New Delhi --- Here we write the receiver's ½ Mari
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designation, name and_
address of the
publication. ·
- Theme of fonnaf letter }
, Subject Frequent power cuts in Defence Colony, I It is indicated by the subject of the
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/ Sir/ Madam - - - - -- - -- - -- - --+' It is agenerally accepted1lreeting
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Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, 1 / with which the sender starts the
want to draw the attention ofthe authorities ofNewDelhi letter.
about frequent powercuts in our locality. I
· It is barely for 3 hours during the day that the residents
I have uninterrupted power supply. Frequent and long
1
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power cuts for three-four times a day leave mosthomes
,n darkness ,n the evening.
Recently,_there have been cases of voltage fluctuation
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resulting ,n damage of electrical appliances. /
, It is su~gested that the BSES sho~ld provide us
I connections from the new powerhouse which is hardly 1
/ 200 metres away from this colony. j
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!. Yours faithfully - - - -. I
i Rohan Pandit -
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pREVIOUS YEARS'
E><A·MINATION QUESTIONS
National Book Trust or ganised a week -long
1• book fair at Anna Grounds, Ch ennai. You
visited the fair and bought a few books.You
we're pleased with t~~ arrangements,
ntbusiasm of the v1s1tors and the fact that
:ooks have not yet lost their relevance in
the world of the Internet. Write a letter in
l20~150 words to the editor of a local
newspaper to express your feelings. You
are Lalit/Latha, 112, Mount Road,
Chenhai. AU India 2011
Ans 112, Mount Road
.Chennai - 60000_
1
-
1""7.th'March, 20XX
,Jl)e ,E_ditor.
The Qeccan Herald
·cheonai ·
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~ubject Books still hold relevance
o~arSlr
.Througf:i _
your esteemed columns I would like to
.,. praise .people's love for books. National Book Trust
~ h~~ o'rganised a six day book fair at Anna
.·Grourids,..Chennai recently. It was a delight to see
.mariy books being displayed on a variety of
§u~ject_
5: ,
_ Different publishers including some foreign
publishers had set up their stalls. A variety of
books on diverse subjects were available on heavy
discount_
s. A-large crowd visited the book fair and
P!J.blisl:lers were encouraging people to buy their
books. It was really a pleasure to see people's
enthusiasm to buy books.
Today there is a craze fore-books, still people
buying books which they can read sitting anywhere
in their house, is a scene not to be missed.
It shows that books still hold their relevance and
importance. Modern technology and internet
cannot stop people from buying books.
Yours sincerely
I.al.it
2. There is a senior secondary school
running right in the middle of Manu
Vihar, a middle class colony full of
housing society flats. In the morning as
well as in the afternoon the road passing
in front of the school is congested with
sch ool buses, mini buses, private cars, etc.
Write a letter i n 120-150 words to the
Deputy Commissioner (Traffic) to provide
at least two traffic police constables to
regulate the traffic. You are Gautam/Gita,
A-21 , Akashdeep Apartments, Manu
Vihar, Delhi. AH India 2011
Ans A - 21 , Akashdeep Apartments
Manu Vihar
New Delhi - 110091
17th March, 20XX
Deputy Commissioner (Traffic)
TO, Delhi
Subject Regulation ot traffic in Manu Vihar
Sir
I am a resident of Manu Vihar living in one of the
societies situated there. I want to draw your
attention towards a chaotic situation which
prevails here due to the Rosemary·school in the
colony. Every day in the morning and the
afternoon there is huge stream of school buses,
mini buses and vans as well as private cars on
the road passing in front of the school.
We suggest to provide two traffic constables here
to regulate the traffic in the morning as well as
when the school gets over. Their presence will
certainly ease the situation.
I hope you will grant our request and help in
regulating the traffic in this colony.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Gautam

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. and water pollution ou.
..nth air f · ' t <:1~
4 A}ong "'. d an attack o noise PoUu.'-' •1~,
• l o un er DJ d . ~tori
are a_
s essions, s uring Wecldi . 5• It gives you a good feeling when you
read in the newspapers how patients
from abroad come to hospitals in India
and get themselves treated at a
fraction of expenses they will have
incurred elsewhere. Write a letter in
120-150 words to the Editor of a
national daily describing the
6. Lack of job opportunities in the rural area~ is
forcing people to migrate to cities. Every b1?
city thus has a number of slums in it. Life 1n
these slums is miserable.
. d t cive t.o our
3. In our society we O no ~ ~ that they
women the respect and statu. talked
deserve.Women are st.ared at. s
d T d to rhange
and eYen m_
olest-
e • e n~e · Write a
the male mmdset about women. .
00
of a
letter in 120-150 words to the edi . r
national newspaper giving your V1ews
on the problem . You are Omar/ Arona,
A114 Mall Road. Delhi. Delhi 2011.
Ans A114 Mall Road
Delhi - 110007
20th March. 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan nmes
New Delhi-1 10001
Subject Need to change the male mindset
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed
newspaper, I want to draw the people's
attention towards the disrespect shown to
women in society. Every day we hear instances
of women being stared at. stalked, molested or
raped.
It is a matter of great shame that the status of
women has reached this level. In the land where
the goddesses Durga and Lakshmi are revered,
women are not being accorded respect and
their dignity is at stake.
The need of the hour is to change the mindset,
the thinking towards women, and give them the
respect they deserve. It is the duty of all parents
and educational institutions to instil such values
in children from the time they are born so that
they may never think of looking at women in a
disgraceful manner. It is the duty of all citizens
to improve their moral values and accord
women a status of dignity and respect they
deserve.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Omar
Marriage Pfocd music from neighboU:rh ~g
receptions ouall sources of noise Whic}i~<l
flats etc-, reld the ailing and studen.t;s till
good fort et
O
i~ 120-150 words to ·the E~,
W ·tea let er .b. h "l.ot
n __1 newspaper descn mg t 4: ~l'<>be
of a 1= . a request to the concerned 111
d malung . . ·-· -
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to solve·1t. You are · - · ._ .-~
~a~una, M 114, Mall Road,DellJi.
~India 2016
- ,
- -!,.~ ~
AnS M114. Mall Road ')
Delhi - 110007
7th February, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Delhi - 110002
Subject To stop noise pollution
Dear Sir
. - .,,
Through your newspaper columns, I want to.~r'.aw~.lhe
attention of the concerned authorities to the nojse.._
pollution caused by people. The noise causea·by_
marriage processions, DJs during wedding-:. }:,
receptions, loud music from religious congr~g'~~ons
and other gatherings all are harmful for all, 15~ :..
especially the elder generation and also t~e',s~u9~ts_
who are preparing for their final examinations:-~ :::_
municipal and other authorities giving perrnis
various functions and the law-enforcing auth' ·. .,
i.e. the police, must act in unison to ensure tnat1h8
volume of such noise remains within reasonable ..
limits and must stop altogether after a c~rtain ti~e al
night People who break these rules must be fined •
heavily to deter them in future. ,
1
hope the concerned authorities will read this l~tter
and take the required action to reduce the noise '
pollution in the city.
Yours sincerely
Karuna
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Editor
of a national newspaper on how we can
improve the living conditions in these slums._
You are Aditi/Aditya, Fll2, Mall Road, Delhi.
P•lbi 2016
importance of medical tourism for
India. You are Karan/.Karuna M 114,
Mall Road, Kanpur. All Indio 201&
Ans F112, Mall Road
Delhi - 110007
.Ans M114, Mall Road
Kanpur - 208001
6th August, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Delhi - 110002
Subject Importance of medical tourism
Dear Sir
We feel good when we read about people
from developed countries like the USA visiting
India for critical medical procedures to be
performed on them. Heart bypass operations
are only one instance of such procedmes
performed by Indian doctors at a fraction of
the cost that the patients would have incurred
in their own countries. This form of tourism,
called 'Medical Tourism' earns valuable .
foreign exchange for the country, thus helping
us to improve the balance of payments
position and strengthening the_
value of the
rupee vis-a-vis foreign currencies..It also
publicises the competence of lnd1an
surgeons who are among the beSt in the
world. S~ it creates a 'modern' imag_
e of the
country compared to the earlier traditional
image of India being a land of mYst1cs a
nd
snake-charmers.
7th September, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Delhi - 110002
Subject To improve living conditions in slums
Sir
1want to draw the attention of the municipal authorities
of all big cities to the miserable living conditions in the
slums, through your newspaper columns. 1nese slums
are mostly inhabited t,y rural people who have
migrated to cities for their livelihood due to lack of
employment opportunities in rural areas.
As the houses in these areas are devoid of basc
amenities like piped water supply and sanitation, the
residents, particularly the children, urinate and defecate
in any open space they can find. This leads to their
getting various diseases like cholera, dysentery etc.
Further, there is no sweeping or cleaning of the streets
done, leading to garbage piling up. .
Toe living conditions of these slums can be improv~ if
the municipal authorities bring these areas under th_
eir
ambit, charging the residents house _
tax and pr?v1dmg
the necessary water supply and sanitation services by
using the house tax collected tor this purpo~e.
I hope the concerned authorities will read this lett~~
and take the required action to improve the cond1t1ons
of the slums.
Steps should, therefore, be_
taken to p~omote
this form of tourism. Long hve medica
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
tourism
Yours sincerely
Karuna
Aditi

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·fNavita, Secretary,
NavteJ h p bl .
8, You are nt Club, A]rns u ic School
7. On Teacher's Day. you read in a d
newspaper that privately owned an ·n
. all t ms or even I
Environme Jong with a group of student
Agra. You,/daY tour through Corbett s,
went on a - k You found how the tour·
National par ilable facilities and thus
18t8
managed schools m sm 0 "
1 ·t
the suburbs of metropolitan cities exp
01
their teachers by paying them juSt a is
fraction of their authorised salaries. Th
affects their performance in the classroom
and thus the lives of their students. Write
a letter in 120-150 words to the Editor of a
national daily raising your voice againSt
such exploitation. Suggest ways to solve
this problem. You are Navtej/Navita, 112
Taj Road, Agra. All lndlg 2015
Ans 112 Taj Road
Agra - 282004
15th September, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi-1 10002
Subject Teachers' performance suffers due to
low salaries
Sir
I was shocked to learn from a recent report in your
newspaper that privately owned and managed
schools in small towns and suburbs of
metropolitan cities pay teachers just a fraction of_
their authorised salaries. No wonder students of
such schools perform poorly - their teachers are
totally demotivated!
The Education Department of the government
must pull up managements of such private
schools by auditing their accounts on a monthly
basis. The department must also ensure that
suitably qualified and experienced teachers are
being employed by these schools, so that the
students get the education they deserve. The
grant-in-aid of these private schools should be
stopped if they do not follow the conditions laid
down for their operation.
the ava W .
abuse the environment._ rite a letter
endangerO ords to the Editor of a
in ~2o-~
5
d ~Y highlighting the situation
uationa s through which the ·
Su~ge
st
wa t of the park can be saved.
enVIronmen
~
AI<ash Public School
A11s Taj Road, Agra - 282004
14th November, 20XX
The Editor
The nmes of India
New Delhi 110002
Subject National park environment requires
protection from tounsts I
Sir
1want the concerned authorities to take action .
against tourists who abuse the facilities provided !'
in National Parks, endangering the environment
there. ·
Recently our school organised a 3-day trip _to
Corbett National Park for the students who were ,
members of the school's Environment Club. We were ,
appalled to find that tourists were throwing their
waste items all over the park, instead of using the
waste _
bins provided. Further, they were ottering
the animals cooked and spicy food to eat, : ·
a1though ottering fOOd to the animals in the park is
prohibited.-
Such activities of tourists should be stopped by /
increasing the number of forest guards empowered
to fine !he tourists on finding them indulging in such 1
practices Furthe dbe
installed : r, some CCTV cameras shoul 1
that th in places more frequented by tourists, so ·
1
h ey can be prosecuted even later on.
I hope tha_
t_
this letter will act as a wake-up call to
the authont,es so that the exploitation of teachers
and students ,s stopped.
Yours sincerely
ope this letter -11 1
. . . h
park wi e 1
c1t swtable action from t e
management.
Navita Yours sincerely
Navtej
Secretary E .
, nvironment Club
CH.APTER 01 : LETTER WRITING
9
When cricket teams go abroad, the
• members are allowed to take their wive
even friends along with them. Does thiss,
fact distract them or help them to focus
on their game in a better way? If it is
good, why don't w~ ~llow our athletes to
enjoy the same pnVIlege?
Write a letter to Editor of a national
daily in 120-150 words giving your views
on the issue. You are Varun/Aaruna 48
Brahampuri Road, Meerut. Delhi 201s ' '
,411s 48, Brahampuri Road
Meerut
7th December, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi - 110002
Subject National cricketers pampered
Sir
We have always wondered why Indian cricket
teams perform very poorly abroad, whereas they
perform wonderfully" when playing in India. One of
the major reasons is that many of the team
members are pampered a fol, being
accompanied by their:wives or even girlfriends
when they tour abroad. Obviously, the ladies go
along for enjoying a nice holiday along with their
spouses or male friends! -
However, having your lady love with you on tour
is definitely a distraction and it rriay also lead to
the team members skipping some training
sessions, which will ultimately reflect in the poor
performance of the team. In earlier days our
cricket teams on tour were not allowed to have
their spouses travelling with them. This system
should be restarted, as it will make the cricketers
concentrate on their game, helping to produce
better results for the team.
Yours sincerely
Aaruna
153
10. Recently you went to your native village to
visit your grandparents. You saw that
some of the children in the age group 5-14
(the age at which they should have been at
school) remained at home, were working in
the fields or simply loitering in the streets.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the
Editor of a national daily analysing the
problem and offering solutions to it. You
are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash,
Kanpur. Delhi 201s
Ans M-114 Mount Kailash
Kanpur - 208005
14th July, 20XX
The Editor
The nmes of India
New Delhi-110002
Subject Preventing school dropouts in rural areas
Sir
I have observed the serious problem of school
dropouts in rural areas when I visited my
grandparents in our ancestral village recently. Many
children of school going age were not attending
school and were instead working in the fields ,
doing household work or just loitering and playing
in the vil!age. Agreed that poor parents need every
hand in the family to work, but the parents of
children who were just playing have to understand
that an educated child will also make a better
farmer, herder or other professional.
Thus, parents must be made aware by the
government about the importance of basic
education for children, as it not only helps them
enter the right profession, but also helps instil
discipline, helping them in the long-t_erm.
I hope this letter will act as a wakeup call for the
concerned authorities to conduct such awareness
sessions in the villages.
Yours sincerely
Navtej

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Thefndian Expreaa
Delr1i-110002
Subject Need 1
0 harness youlh power
Sir
Through Iha columno of your esteemed daily, 1
would like 1
0 draw your atlentlon towards the
6rrenglh of our nation, which, sadly, has not been
harnessed properly.
Recently youlh have held protesta,
d1Jmona1
ratlons and candle light marches to fighl
,njus!ice and to fighl for their rights. Their
involvement In tackling Issues like poverty,
llli1
eracy and corruplion has been magniflcenl.
They have lhe energy and urge to set things
righl. Yel, a fol needs lo be done.
Hence, I request all the youth to come forward
3nd shoulder lhe responsibilily of nation building
8~~ for the welfare of humanity. I hope this letter
wi he read by our youngsters and will act as a
wake up call for the youlh,
Yours truly
Rohil
,C~~pfER 01
LETT FtJ V/PITlf'IG
you are m"ved by the miF1<mihle
13• ndition ,,f th,i Htreet, r;hildr,m wh,,
:ake a li:ing hy <:<1~le<:ting HalP.ahl,i
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·n unhealthy F1urmundingF1. Writ,<, a
;etter v~ the ~ditnr c
~·a :•ati,,ni!.l daily
requesting h1m ~, h1ghhght their plight
and urge the F1ocwty and il.Uth.orities t.1J
provide them with opportunities for
1,,rowth an~ deve~opmen~. Y"u an:
s uraj/Sum1tra of HJ, RaJ Nagar,
Odisha. AJl fndlg CCJ 2014
,MIS 10. Raj Nagar, Cuttack
Odisha 753010
4th March, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Cuttack, Odisha-753002
Subject Miserable condition of street
children
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed daily,
I wish to draw the attention of NGOs and
concerned authorities towards the miserable
condition of street children In the city.
Young children In the age group of 6-1oyears
spend hours collecting saleable material from
rubbish dumps to make a living for
themselves. In the night they sleep on the
pavements or in unhealthy surroundings. Both
of the situations are proving hazardous for the
health and psychology of these young souls.
Children are the future of India. Looking at
their condition, their future seems gloomy.
They should be admitted to a school
providing mid-day meals. After the school
hours they can be given vocational training
for a secure future. Orphanage houses or
NGOs can provide shelter to these kids.
A little care and attention from all of us can
make a huge difference in the lives of these
children.
Yours faithfully
Surnitra
155
14. WritP. :i lett•,rr tn thP, Editnr IJf a. national daily
highlighting th<?. mP-nar
..e ,,rirtray dog;; and
cattle and the indiffer.-mt ::ittitude of th.e ir,cal
authoritie.f!. Make a reqo.1;:1,'t for prr,mpt and
meaninreful action. Yrw. are 8un.eeta/Surendra
Mohan r.,f 10, ,Ja.griti End.av«. Delhi.
D..ttb.UC.1.ZO.M
or
You have nr,tir.,ed many stray animals on the
road during the bu!!y hours of the day. The-%
animals cause t raffic jams as weU as
accident8. You have already writ1.en tr, the
concerned authorities, but no ac.-tion has been
taken SI) far. Write a letter to the Editor, The
Hindu, drawing attention of the Municipal
Commission er, C'hennai. You are
Shantha/Suresh, 12 MG, Road, Cbennai.
P«fht2013
Ans 12, MG Road
Chennai-460001
9th March, 20XX
The Editor
The Hindu, Chennai
Subject Problems caused by stray animals
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like
to draw the anention of the Municipal Commissioner to
the problems caused by stray animals on city roads. Not
a single day passes when I don't witness traffic jams on
the roads. The reason for these jams is not heavy traffic,
but stray animals roaming the roads.
These animals also cause severe accidents. Just
yesterday .I witnessed a biker chased by stray dogs. He
tried to dnve away and in the process he jumped a red
light, meeting an accident.
Despite many complaints to the concerned authorities
no action has been taken so far. These stray animals '
are becoming a nuisance. They are a danger not only
to us, but to themsetves also. It is my request to the
~unicipal Commissioner to arrange to rectify the
sItuatIon as soon as possible.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Suresh

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di"m,..-. mu found that tile ro;1ch v,,as
in.f~r~ ~ th c-ctlrosc.he;:.. Writes le.-reI '°
the Ed:iror. ·Toe Hindu· dra-ring the
am-nrion of General Msnager. Southern
Rail=: ro the prenuling unhygienic
ctmrlirion:.< and asking for remedial action-
You are Saroj.lSaran. 5/31 Bengslur.1
Csltt.. &ngalun1.. All India 2013
.-tm 5-:;·
Sei~gat~J C:,,.t
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tr2.ins.
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~ ~ 1iotn:i ra a the ccacres a:so
~ a ~ problem Seeing a'J !hi:s was ve!';'
~ ' 9- It •
,=; hard !o sil watch:ng ihe
cockroedles and rooents nning here and the-a
Moreae, the !mets in the train 'Mlfe not ,.,~-
Th€ • . '-"=' I
~ ~ s ~:ng 'Mlt! us were very·
~ tea ~ were highly crmca! of the
hygene srtuanon in our countrv.
The_~ ccrd!ions need. to be checked
as ~ are a health hazard . scai,
requi'ed. A special . Regiaf rrmtomg IS
ihis task. I ~ the~
shrud b e ~ frx
sm.ialioo make a no!e ol the
and take remedial a:fun.
Yours sincerelv
Saroj ·
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die Editor of a nauon d 8.1 Yo~ t e
. ance of;:ports an game,, and on th
un~ create awareness about it. You e
~~eer, 8135, MG Road, are
13en,,aalUIU· A1!.ll"P9 2m
vrs 53..
,MG R()a(:i
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9&o Madi. '2'J,XX
The Eo.,."'CX"
The Times 0: L
-idia
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Subjed Qeali1Q awareness about importance
ct sports and games
Si;
Tmx.,gti the corurms oi your esteemed daily, 1
1~ &e to highlight a problem that has been
gned ii oor country for decades. The recent
O.~ Games have proved yet again that India
does rd perform 1o,el in sports. It is such a pity
that a cruJ!Jy of more than 1.2 billion people can
cn'y co'led an average of less than one medal per
games.
Gamas and sp:irts are not given much importance
111 the COllllly. Q,,, academic system is a
~ madline._ From students to teachers.
001
ate miS€d 00 _
scon~ the highest. As a result,
achievements ITT the international sports arena
a'ep.'.)O(.
!
Though the different academic boards have tn·ed
ol!lCUk:a!e physical .
area needs
10
be education, more work in this
created done. Awareness must be
can be aa;:J the pupils that games and sports
activities shouJdcareer prospect. Moreover, such
itself. be made a part of the curriculurn
Y
ours sincerely
Sunita
C~~pfER 01 : LETTER WRITING
A.fter passing the secondary school
17, ~
8
nunation, a candidate has to ma.k
di
·a:;cult choice from a number of t e a very
u> · . s reams
available to him for further study at th
senior s~hool level. There is not a valide
?,fechantsm to assess the suitability f
hondidate for a particular stream w
0
·tea
lP-- Edi . n a
letter to the tor of a national dail
elllPhasising the need for educationai
counsellors for guidance in this matte ·
. . rm
each school. You are VlilltaNinay 48 A
Fort. Agra. All India 2013 ' ' gra
AflS 48. Agra Fort
Agra-282004
9th March, 20XX
Toe Editor
Toe Times of India
New Delhi
Subject Educational counsellors needed
inschOOIS
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would
like to inform you about the dilemma that every
student is confronted with.after appearing for the
secondary school examination. The students have to
make a difficult choice from a number of streams
available to them tor further study at the senior school
level.
157
18. As a regular commuter by bus from
Noida to Delhi, you have been
witnessing rash driving by the bus
drivers daily without an exception.
Write a letter to the Editor, 'The Times
of India' drawing the attention of the
General Manager, Delhi Transport
Corporation to this problem. You are
Priti/Prakash, 15, Udyog Vihar, Naida.
Delhi 2013
Ans 15, Udyog Vihar
Naida
3rd September. 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Delhi
Subject Rash driving by bus drivers
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed
newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the
General Manager of the Delhi Transport
Corporation towards the rash driving of bus
drivers from Noida to Delhi.
I am a regular commuter from Noida to Delhi
and have been witnessing rash driving by the
bus drivers without an exception. These reckless
drivers carelessly endanger the lives of so many
people on a daily basis. They flout all traffic
rules. jump redlights, do not adhere to speed
limits etc.
Students appear to be totally helpless and
sometimes even end up making the wrong choice,
which they regret later. There is no valid mechanism
to assess the suitability of a candidate for a
particular stream. Students take subjects forced by
peer pressure or parental pressure without realising
their own capabilities.
Hence, I feel that there is a need for educational
counsellors who can help the students to understand
their hidden qualities. They are required in every
school on a regular basis. Parents and teachers can
also play a very important role in shaping the young
minds.
The Delhi Transport Corporation needs to take
stringent action against these drivers. Despite
repeated pleas and warnings by various
passengers, these drivers have turned a deaf
ear to the passengers' plea and continue with
their rash driving. They should be issued very
stem warning and if required the non-compliant
drivers should be cancelled.
I hope you will publish my letter in your
esteemed newspaper so that this matter is
brought to the attention of the concerned
authority.
Yours sincerely
Vinita
Yours sincerely
Prakash
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19. Cases of drunk!.'n driving b_
v th~ youth
leading to casualties arc 011 the rise Ill I
the met.ropolit.an cities of India. You f~:f
concerned. -
'i'rite a Jetter t.o the Ed1to1
a national dail_v giving your views on _
the
problem. Offer suggestions 0 11 how this
1
e,;J can be curbed. You are Ram/RaJ, 12
Bank Street. Ramnagar. Delhi CCI 2013
Ans 121 Bank Street
Ramnagar
61h January, 20XX
The Editor
The nmes of India
Lucknow
Subject The menace of drunken driving
Sir
Through the medium of this letter I wish to
express my concern over the increasing cases
of drunken driving by the youth which are
leading to high casualties in the metropolitan
cities of India.
It is most frightening that alcohol-impaired
driving is one of the leading causes of road
casualties. Some youngsters often drive under
the influence of alcohol and then exceed speed
limits severely increasing the risk of severe
crash-related fatal accidents. The need of the
hour is to curb this evil. Possible preventive
measures could include strict enforcement of
certain rules such as suspending or revoking
dr,v,ng ilcence of drunken drivers, confiscating
the veh1cfes of defaulters, increasing penalties
such as fines or jail terms and mandating
alcohol education.
I ~ sure if the law takes up these measures
Sfnngently, cases of drunken driving are bound
to decline.
Yours sincerely
Raj
_ JI the incentives th e ~overnll)ellt .
20 Despite 8 ourage educat1011 of the . ls
• •d' g to enc . . h g1r1
prov1 -111 ber of girls m t e rural
child, the nu;:ising to the desired level,
schools is no to the Editor of a national
Write ~ l_etter ur views on the problell)
'J .,,y]llg yo .
d111 Y.,. ggestions on how the
M k a few su
a e_ can be improved. You are
situatwn
121
Main Street, Kanpur.
Ra111/RaJ, ·
AII.IOd/q rel 21m
A11s 121, Main Street
Kanpur
16th February, 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Kanpur
Subject Need to encourage the education of
girl child
Sir
Through the medium of this letter I wish to express
my concern over the fact that the number of girls in
the rural schools is not rising to the desired level.
It is rather unfortunate that despite all the incentives
the government is providing to encourage education
of the girt child, their number has not risen to the
desired level in rural areas. Although there are.many
obstacles to overcome, issues like gender disparity
need to be addressed over and over again. There
should be schemes like awarding lhe villages which
show the largest proportional enrolment and average
attendance of girls in school. Such families that send
their daughters to schools can also be rewarded.
Moreover, a strong public opinion for girls' education
needs to be created in rural fndia.
I am sure that by t k'
the s·t ti a ing up these few simple steps,
com~ ua toon of education of girls in rural India will
up the desired level.
Yours sincerely
Rani
I
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cl41'pfER 01 : LETTER WRITING
D Y
by day lavish weddings are becomin
21 a f' h. bl H g more
• and more as wna e. otels, farm houses and
banquet halls_are booked months in advance.
Even lower middle class families are
entertaining thousand plus guests. Write a
Jetter to the Editor of a national daily
advocating simple weddings, You are Rani/Raj
121 Bank Street, Kanpur. All /ndig rcJ 2013 '
121 Bank Street
,4.11s ,
Kanpur
lOlh December, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Kanpur
Subject Advocating simple weddings
Sir
Through the medium of this letter I would like to express
my concern over the meaningless display of wealth
during weddings these days.
In the present day, lavish weddings have become a
trend. Hotels, farm houses and banquet halls are
booked months in advance. Even lower middle class
families are entertaining more than a thousand guests.
We need to invite only our relatives and close friends for
a wedding. There is no denying the fact that a wedding
is an important occasion but this moment of joy should
not become a burden for families.
An overcrowded gathering only leads to chaos and
unnecessary expenditure. It is always better to have a
simple wedding ceremony and set aside an amount to
give to the couple to start their new life.
I hope you will publish my letter in your newspaper so
that unnecessary money is not wasted on extravagant
wedding celebrations but is used to invest in building
the foundation of a happy married life.
Yours sincerely
Rani
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22. You are Anu/Arun, 13, WEA Karol
Bagh, New Delhi, You feel very
strongly about the ill-treatment
meted out to stray dogs at the bands
of callous and indifferent people.
Write a letter to the Editor of a
national daily giving your views on
why some people behave in such a
manner and how these dogs should be
treated. Delhi 2012
Ans 13, WEA
Karol Bagh
New Delhi-1 10005
27th May, 20XX
The Editor
The nmes of India
New Delhi
Subject Ill-treatment of stray dogs
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed
newspaper, I want to draw the attention of
civil society and the concerned authorities
towards the ill-treatment that is meted out to
stray dogs at the hands of callous and
indifferent people_These people never pause
to think that these animals too have souls
and do not deserve the treatment they are
getting. In fact, we think dogs are the best
friends of human beings, yet we are cruel to
them. The Municipal Corporation must ta'<.e
some initiative by making arrangements for
their food and shelter. The members of
society can collect some donations and
provide help to these stray dogs who
certainly guard our houses at night without
charging us for their services.
Yours sincerely
Arun

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23. You are Keshaw'Karuna. living at J.
MG Road. Bengsluru. You RI"E' ,-e~· f
much concerned about t.he had st.ate 0
roads in the cit,·. Write a lett~r to tlte
Editor of a new~paper expressing your
concern o•·er the problem faced by t.he
commuters and gin.og suitable
suggestions to soh-e the problem.
Pellll fC-l ZV12
AM i . MG Road
8engaluru
28lh.Jl;le. 20XX
The Edilo-
The H"ndu
8enga!uru
Subfed Bad state of city roads
$,r
Through the medium of this letter I wish to
bnng to the r,ooee of the concerned
authorities the bad state of roads in the city
due lo v.ti.ich the commuters are facing a lol
of problems. Due to poor maintenance. the
roads are full of potholes and cracks which
lead 10 traffic jams and even damage the
suspension of the commuters· vehicles.
Sources from Bengaiuru Municipal
Corporation say the maintenance work of the
city roads has been cflVided among agencies
like Public Works Department and Bengaluru
Development Authority which is the main
problem as each agency gets a chance to
pass on their responsibility.
It is now high time that a policy is made
whereby aJJ the important roads are
maintained by increasing their thickness every
·t1Aniit-11 Jiving at F -25, Shaijlll
24. You are Arn'. Delhi- You have ~bserved thatt
c-OionY, Nev. . g children drive around 0
h001
.go1n . . 1
. n
ro11nY5': ut a valid dnvmg icen ce, thereb
bikes with
0
h rr
· own lives as well as tho Y
· gte . Sef
endangeTI~ 1 tter to the Editor of a 0
Wnte a e · · ·
others- ii ·th a view to sens1t1s1ng
. aJda Y WI . Id"
0 atton t the risks mvo ve 1n undera
st:udents abou . suggestion. Dehlj [Cl 20.JJ ge
driving- A)so give
F-25. StiaJirnaf Colony
MS NeWDelhi
6th ~ -2())0(
The Editor
The Tures of India
Delhi
Subject Risks of underage driving
Sir
ThroUgh the columns of your esteem:d newspaper, 1
would like to draw attention to the unlicensed underage
driving of bikes by school-going children. The recent
death of two fifteen-year old boys who hit their bike
against a stationary truck shocked the entire city.
Unfortunately this is not a unique incident. In recent
years we have read and heard several media reports of
under age unlicensed drivers on the road.
To address this issue we first need to understand the
high risks of underage driving. The best way to
address this road safety hazard is to provide road
safety education to both children and their parents.
They should also be made to realise how teenagers
are not only endangering their own lives but also the
lives of other. Not only can these accidents lead to loss
of life, but leave permanent physical and emotional
two years. In this way, the authorities can help
to lessen the commuters' problems.
I hope you will publish my letter in your
esteemed newspaper so that the concerned
authorities can look into this matter urgently.
scars on the survivors. Parents should know what their f
ch,ldr~ are doing and where they are. A vigilant parent
can himself ensure his child's safety. I
I hope ·11 ·
you w, publish my letter in you esteemed
iews~r so that parents stop their underage children
theorr;. rM~g around on bikes and car and endangering /
IVes o themselves and others.
Yours sincerely
Karuna Yours sincerely
Amit
apfER 01 : LETTER WRITING
ctl"
Write 8 Jetter to the ~ditor, 'Deccan Times',
25, 13engaluru abou~ the inadequate parking facilities
. the Commercial Street, MG Road wh · h •
1n . . , IC 18
causing a lot_of mcyonvemence to the people. Offer
your suggest10ns. ou are Anoop/Ritu, 24 Hennus
Road, Bengaluru.
Jl.lllll.W1
24 Hennus Road
,4/IS •
sengaluru
19th April, 20XX
The Editor
oeccan Times
sengaluru
Subject Inadequate parking on MG Road
Sir
Through the medium of your esteemed daily I wish to
highlight the problem that many people are facing due to
inadequate parking facilities in the Commercial Street at MG
Road.
Vehicles parked on the road sometimes cause a lot of
inconvenience to the people who are forced to remain stuck
in Jong traffic jams·especially during peak traffic hours. Many
a times accidents occur due to overcrowding of vehicles and
cause further chaos. It is my earnest request to the concerned
authorities to take-up immediate action to solve this problem.
This road leading to the Commercial Street should be made a
one-way road during the peak traffic hours, i.e., between 8
AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM respectively. Heavy fines
should be levi.ed on people who wait inside their vehicles in
'No Waiting', area. If these steps are strictly implemented it is
sure to-bring some relief to the daily commuters. I hope you
will publish my letter in your newspaper so that the concerned
authorities take up immediate action to solve this problem.
Yours sincerely
Ritu
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28. You have shifted your residence
from 10, Laj-pat Road to House
No. 232, Aurobindo Marg, Delhi,
Write a letter to t he General
Manager, M'I'NL, r equesting him
for an early transfer of your
telephone line. You are
Rohit/Radhika of 15, The Mall,
Amritsar. All India 2U10
Ans 15, The Mall
Amritsar
22nd March, 20XX
The General Manager
MTNL
Sut>;ect Earty transfer of telephone
rine
Dear Sir
This is to inform you that I, Radhika of
15, The Mall. Amritsar. have shifted my
residence 1rom 10, Lajpat Road to
House No. 232. Aurobindo Marg, Delhi.
You know that Delhi is vast city and the
distances are so vast that it is
imJX)SSible to reach anywhere within a
short time. In such a situation the only
means of communication left with us is
the telephone. But getting the
telephone line transferred immediately
after shifting often takes a lot of time.
Therefore. I request you for an early
transfer of telephone line to avoid any
inconvenience. I am submitting all the
papers required for the transfer of line.
Yours sincerely
Radhika
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are Sruthi/Shiraj staying at RK
29· '{oU in Secunderabad. Your locality
pura • h . .
. g away from t e mam c1ty the
be1n . '
bus service adversely affects the
~~rof residents. Write a letter to the
Jl,e Ch . 1
Editor, Deccan romc e,
highlighting tfhe probl_
~m
1
s faced and
also giving a ew poss1 e solutions.
~
All.5 13erpally Apartments
RK Puram ·
secunderabad
28th January, 20XX
n,e Editor
[)eCCaf1 Chronicle
secunderabad
Subjeet Poor bus service in RK Puram
Sir
1wish io draw the attention of the concerned
authorities towards the poor bus service in
our area which is adversely affecting the
lives of the residents who are commuting by
bus.
Our locality lies on the outskirts of the main
city, so most of our residents use publi~
transport to commute to and from the city.
But the poor bus-service which has also led
to the buses being overcrowded is
becoming a major problem for residents.
Despite our repeated pleas the concerned
authorities have turned a deaf ear to our
problem which we have naw been facing for
almost the past two years. We request you
to allot a few additional buses for our locality
so that commuting to and from the city is not
a nightmare for us.
I hope you will publish my letter in y_
our
esteemed daily so that our request is
granted and action is taken to lessen
our woes.
Yours sincerely
Shiraj
163
30. You are Krishan/Kiran studying at Hindustan
School, Chennai . The road leading to your
school is full of potholes causing a lot of
congestion. Students and parents are often
caught in traffic jams. In spite of seve~al
representations the Chennai Corporatl~-? has
not done anything to improve the condition.
Write a letter to the Editor of 'The Hindu',
Cbennai, drawing the attention of the
Corporation authorities to the problem. Also
offer your suggestions for improvement..
All lncflG 2008
Ans Hindustan School
Chennai
17th September. 20XX
The Hindu
MG Road. Chennai
Subject Pathetic condition of Rajaji Road
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed neY,spaper I
would like to bring to the notice oi the concerned
authorities the pathetic condition oi Rajap Road that
leads to Hindustan School.
This road is full of potholes which causes a lot of _
incomenience both for pedestrians as well people usmg
vehicles. This road has become a nightmare especially
for parents who have to drop and pick up tt-ieir children
on aJmost a daily basis as they remain stuck. 1n_traffic
jams caused due to sloYi moving traffic, sometimes even
for one to two hours. In spite of repeated complaints by
schOOI authorities and parents to the Chennai
Corporation, no steps have been taken to _improve the
condition of this road. The situation is getting worse
each day and the authorities seem to have turned a
blind eye to the issue.
On behalf of the school authorities and the daily
commuters on this road, it is my earnest appeal to you
to publish my letter in your esteemed newspaper so that
our complaint is dealt with immediate effect by the
concerted authorities.
yours sincerely
Kiran

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You are Alok Verma living in 18/2 11 Ashok Nagar, e · . basis Write an app 1Cat1on With
, . , I r fuU-ume .
newspaper for the post of a 'Sales Executive on regu a •
complete bio-data to the Manager of the company.
18/211, Ashok Nagar
Delhi
18th July, 20XX
The Manager
Aakriti Group
New Delhi-1 10024
--=tr Sender'saddress
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I read your advertisement for the post of a Sales
Executive on a full-tirne ·basis in the 'Hindustan Times'
dated 16th July, 20XX and I wish to apply for the same.I
have enclosed the details of my educational
qualifications and experience in my bio-data. I can
provide testimonials and certificates ifyou require them.
'If my application is considered, I can be available for an
interview at anytime to suit your convenience.
Yours sincerely
Alok Verma
Encl: Bio-data
Bio-data
Name
Homeaddr~s
Educational gualificaljons
Professional qualification
Expenences .
--- - '-..
Age_
Salary expected
Alok Verma
18/21 1,AshokNagar,Delhi
(i) SeniorSecondarySchoolWith
Carornerce
MB.Comwjth Cammerr.ein
Diplomain Management
(i) Worked inapublishingcompany
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~35,000/-
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pREVIOUS YEARS'
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I
sunshine Public School, Pune requ· t
1, ld b a degree h ld . h . ires w o sports coach es (on e male and on e female) . Each
shou . e y h O
er m P y sical education as w ell as an SAI cer t ified coach in
athl~tics. . ou av~ seen their advertisement and you know that you have t h ese
ahfications. Write an applicatio · 120 •
qu nm -150 words along with your resume. Y ou are
Praveen/Praveena, M-114, Najafgarh, Delhi. AJ!lndig 2017
JIIS M-114, Najafgarh
Delhi - 110044
17th March, 20XX
The Principal
Sunshine Public School
Pune
subject Application for the Post of Sports Coach
Sir
With reteceoce to your advertisement in the Hindustan Times dated 15th March, 2oxx for the post at sports
coaches, I wish to apply for this post. I am enclosing details of ITT/ educational qualifications and experience
in my resume. As required by you, I am a degree holder in Physical Education and have been certi1ied 'c:J.f the
SportsAUffiotity of India (SAi) in Athletics.
In addition, I have three years' experience of coaching students of a reputed public school. I am confident that
I will not disappoint you and produce some champion athletes of whom you will be proud.
I shall be available for interview at any time convenient to you.
Yours faithfully
Praveena
Encl ·: Resume
( Bio-data)
Name
Father's name
Date of Birth
Address
Mobile
E-Mail
Praveena Singha!
.SK Singha!
20th September, 1990
M- 114, Najafgarh, Delhl -110044
97111XXXXX
praveena12@yahoo.com
Educational Quallflcatlor:t_s
Name of Exam College/Board/University
Secondary Exam CBSE Delhi
Senior Secondary CBSE Delhi
BA (Physical Education) University of Delhi
Year Percentage/Grade
2005 80%
2007 82%
2010 78%

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References
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Certified Coach inAt ei . Education Instructor in Saraswati Public S
Ihave been worl<ing as Physical Ch0o1
since March20XX
According to school rules
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Have coached students 10 Alheics "" time
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2. Y_ou are Ashish/Nimmi Dhar, B-94 Fort Road, Jammu. You hav~ read to the advertisernent
given below. You are qualified for the job. Write an application m 120-150 words along With
a resume. Delhi 2017
Qualification
Experience
India Chemical Industries,Delhi Requires Accounts Officers
B.Com
Job requirement
Salary
Apply to
Ans B-94 Fort Road
Jammu
20th March, 20XX
The Managing Director
Indian Chemical Industries
New Delhi - 110001
Minimum 4years
Maintaining books of accounts,preparation of Balance Sheet etc.
Best in the industry
Managing Director, ICI,B-12 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
Subject Appl f f
ica ion or the Post of Accounts Officer
Dear Sir
In r_
esponse to your advertisement in 'The I . '
Officers, I wish to be considered f . nd1an Express dated 19th March . .
University of Delhi. In addition I or this post I have_
completed my BCo (iOXX, reqwnng Accounts
I am having a work experien~ ~ ssess aDiploma in Tele Accounting fr~ N~~ours) with a First Class from
and preparation of Balance Sheet . years in maintenance of books of a , Delhi.
the·line and am well versed in A in a commercial organisalion I am hccounts, preparation of trial balance
1f ccounts procedure · av1ng hands . · ·
. eel my qualifications and expe . s. -<ln working experience in
1 nence are suitable f th
Y~:=i~~osing my resume and attested copies of moyrce~fPostsadvertised by you.
· 11cates. 1ho .
Yours faithfully pe to receive a positive response from
Ashish
Enclosed : R
esume, testimonials attested .
, copies of certificates.
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Name
Father's Name
Address
contact Mob. No.
E-mail
Date of Birth
Educational Qualifications
Name of Exam
High School
Sr. Sec. S
Ashish
Ram Saran Dhar
8·94 Fort Road, Jammu - 180006
98589)()()()()(
ashish22@yahoo.com
22nd March, 1990
College/Board/University
CBSEJammu
CBSE
B.Com. Honours. ARSD college, Delhi University
Diploma in Tele Accounting NIIT, Delhi
Year
2005
2007
2010
2011
Percentage
75%
80%
78%
Work Experience
Languages Known
References
Working as Account Officer in CPA Global Company, Noida Expressway
Since 2012 April till date
Hindi, English
1. Mr BS Negi
Asstt. Manager
CPA Global, Naida
2. Dr Piyush Goyal
190, MGB House
Kailash Hills
New Delhi
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3. Write an application (including aresume) in 120-150 words for the post of receptionist
advertised in a national newspaper by JKL Publishers, Peshwa Road, Pune. You are
Karuna, M114 Mall Road, Pune, a graduate from SNDT University and have done a
Secretarial Practice Course from YWCA, Mumbai. Delhi 2016
Ans M114, Mall Road
Pune
26th June, 20XX
JKL Publishers
Peshwa Road
Pune
Subject Application fm the post of Receptionist
Dear Sir/Madam
With reference to your advertisement in 'The Times of India' dated 23rd June, 20XX, I wish to apply for the
post of receptionist. 1have 9one my graduation from SNOT University and have completeq a Secretarial
Practice course form YWCA, Mumbai. I have been working as a receptionist with MSB Publishers Ltd. for the
last two years. I have a proven record of meeting my goals by accepting all challenges throughout my ·
professional career. '

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I rthor Intorn1a
My resume hns been attached herowitt,. II you nood any u
qualifications. please let me know.
Looking torward to hear ftom you soon.
Yours sincerely
~ M
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Enclosure : Resume and two recent passport-size photograp,s
[ Bio-data ]
Name
Father's Name
Date of Birth
Karuna
Surinder Singh
03-09-19XX
M114, Mall Road, Pune
91-85270XXXXX
tlon regarding my background and
Residential Address
Contact Number
Educational Qualifications
~omputer Proficiency
Experience
(i) Graduation (SNOT University) .
(ii) Secretarial Practice Course rfflCA, Mumbai)
MS Office and Adobe Photoshop
Working as Receptions! with MSB publishers since
April 20XX
Salary Expected
Marital Status
Hobbies
Languages Known
, 19,000
Single
Travelling, reading and gardening
Hindi, English and Marathi
4. You are Ketan Pandey of 63, Civil Lines, Delhi. You saw an advertisement in 'The Hindu'
for the post of Accountant in a reputed firm. Write an application in 120-150 words to the
Area Manager of Gayatri Consultants, 2, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, giving your
detailed bio-data. P•lbl 1c1 201s
Ans 63, Civil Lines
Delhi
16th December, 20XX
The Area Manager
Gayatri Consultants
2, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
Subject Application for the post of Accountant
Sir
In response to your advertisement in 'The Hindu' dated 14th Decembe
2 .
your consultancy firm, I wish to apply for the same. r, OXX for the post of accountant in
Attached herewith is my 'Bio-data'. If I am considered for the above m .
and honestly contribute towards the progress of your esteemed d entioned post, I would whole-heartedly
an reputed organisat'
Yours sincerely
ion.
Ketan Pandey
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oate of Birth
..,,,arient Address
per..,
Marital Status
Educational Qualifications
work Experience
Hobbies
Languages Known
Katan Pandey
10th January, 19XX
63, Civil Lines, Delhi
Unmarried
Passed Higher s d
S . d econ ary School Examination, CBSE Board from
pnng ales School, Delhi with 85% aggregate.
~radua~ed i~ Commerce, B. Com (Hons.), from Hansraj College, Delhi
rnversIty with 76% aggregate.
Completed MBA from Gittanranjan Business School, Rohini with 76%
aggregate.
Have been working with CSR Pvt. Ltd. India as Accountant for the past
three years.
Music and sports
Hindi and English
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5• You are Anand/Arti of 14_
, Model ~own, Delhi. You have seen an advertisement in ~e
Hindu' for the post of Chief Chef m a 5-Star Hotel. Apply for the job with complete b10-data.
Write in 120-150 words. All lrullq 2014
A/IS 14, Model Town
Oelhi-110009
16th October, 20XX
The HR Manager
The Lalit
Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-110001
Subject Application for the post of Chief Chef
Sir . , H d ' d led 12th October 20XX I wish to apply for the post of
In response to your advertise~ent in_ The in u aaement from the P~sa tn~titute, one of the best institutions
Chief Chef. 1have a..3~
year D1plo_
~a in Hotel M~ F110 years' experience in various 5-Star hotels. Currently, I
of the country in this tine. In_addIt1on, 1have a o a o
am working as Dy Chief Chef in anot_
her 5-Star hotel. . . .
i~ e~closing my bio-data, one testimonial and attested copies of my cert1hcates.
Yours faithfully
Anand 'f'
1
Enclosed Bio-data, testimonial, atteSted copies of cert, ,ca es
(Bio-data)
Name
Father's Name
Address
Date of Birth
Health Status
Marital Status
Educational
Anand Kumar
sandeep Singh
14, Model Town, Delhi-110009
2nd October, 19XX
Medically lit
Single
Qualifications

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Dip. Hole! Mgmt. {3 yrs)
Higher Secondary {Class XII) Delhi Board
Secondary School (Class X) CSSE
Work Experience
Name of Employer Post held
From
Hotel Taj Palace, Deihl Dy Chief Chef
Nov 20XZ
Hotel Maurya Delhi Sr Chef Feb 20XW
NOV 20XZ
Feb20XW
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87%
92%, First Division
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specialist Chef for Non-~
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Reference Tesl!moniaJ from Mr SandeeP N•u
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6. You are Prem/Parul ofl6, 'IT Nagar, Bhopal. You wo~d like to apply for
th~ ,post o~
Marketing Manager in a reputed firm in Mumbai. Wnte_a lette: to the Pubh~ Relations
Officer, Chantac Enterprises, Mumbai, applying for the Job. Wnte the letter m 120-150
words giving your bio-data. All India 2014
Ans 16, TT Nagar
Bhopal-462002
12th August. 20XX
The Public Relations Officer
Chantac Enterprises
3rd Cross Road, Khar
Mumbai-400052
Subject Application for the post of Marketing Manager
Sir
In response to your advertisement in 'The Times of India' dated 1 . .
Marketing Manager. 1have a post-graduate Diploma in Marketi 0th July, 20XX, I wish to apply for the post cl
Instrtution. In addition I have a total of 7 years' . . ng (equivalent to MBA) from a reputed
. Aut . , expenence in the Marketing fu 1· . . . .
1.e. omob1le Marketing. Currently, I am working as aDy Marke . nc ion In the line s1m1lar to yours,
I am enclosing my bio-data and attested cop· f .. ting Manager 1n a well-known company.
ies O my certificates
Yours faithfully
·
Prem
Enclosed Bio-data and attested copies of certificates
[Bio-data]
Name
Father's Name
Address
Date of Birth
Health Status
Marital Status
Educational
Prem Pal Singh
Anand Mohan Singh
16, TT Nagar, Bhopal-462002
2nd August, 19)()(
Medically fit
Unmarried
Qualifications
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7. You ha~e a _degree in architecture and you have worked for a British firm for 5 years. Write
an application for the post of Senior Architect in 'Atul Constructions', 15, Gurgaon. You are
Mridul/Mridula,.56, Cross Street, Bhopal. All India 2011
AnS 56, Cross.Street
Bhopal
12th April, 20XX
The Managing Director
Attil Constructions
1
5, Gurgaon
Subject ~ppli9ation for the post of Senior Architect
Sir ·.
This is_iri response to your advertisement in 'The Hindu' dated 10th April, 20XX for the post of Senior Architect
in your reputed company. I wisb to apply for the same. Please find attached my brief resume. If I am
considered for the above-mentioned position in your esteemed firm, I would devote my best towards the
responsibilities entrusted to me.
(Bio-data]
Name
Father's Name
Date of Birth
Marital Status
Address
Contact No. ·
Academic Qualifications
Mridul
Maan Singh
6th March. 19XX
Single
56, Cross Street, Bhopal
98756XXXXX
Passed Higher Secondary School Examination (AISSCE) form
St. Joseph Senior Secondary School, Bhopal with 90% aggregate.
A Degree in Architecture from the Institute of Planning and Architecture,
Delhi with 78% aggregate.
Professional Experience Have been working for a British Construction Company, based in
Bhopal, as an Asstt. Architect for the past 5 years.
Hobbies Music, travelling and sports
If the above details suit your requirement, I would be readily available for a personal interview.
Awaiting a positive response. ·
Yours sincerely
Mridul

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. a1;school or college:" or obtaining mformat10n regarct·
Formal letters also include letters to Princ1p ·n·es askin8 quesuons While composing such letter ing
·a1 leave enqui ,_n matters. • s, it
requests for extra classes or speci ' ses and si.11.,.ar f ur or informauon you are
. • bility of cour bat avo
admissions, reqmrements or smta . t and list exactly W
is important to keep then clear and succmc
asking for.
Format X vi·er's School, Sirsa, Haryana. Writ
XII B ·n St. a · · E l" h e
You are Richa Sharma, Prefect for Class ·
1
ge .,or special coaching m ng is for You1
. k " h "m to arran 1
'
a letter to your Headmistress as m~ 1
class. Give reasons why you need this.
The Headmistress
St. Xavier's School
Sirsa, Haryana
10th December, 20XX
Subject Arranging special coaching in English
Sir
I am the Prefect of class XII - 8. On behalf of my class, I
am making a special request. Our English teacher was
on leave for more than a month. Our pre-board exams
are approaching and our syllabus has not yet been
covered completely. If she now covers the remaining
chapters in a hurry, we may not understand the lessons
well.
This will not only affect our performance in the pre-
boards, but will also erode our confidence severely. It
will also affect the reputation of our renowned school if
we do not perform well in the Board exams.
Thus, we shall be highly obliged and thankful to you if
you can arrange extra coaching classes in English so
that we get enough time to study.
Thanking you
Yours obediently
Richa Sharma
Note
Recelver's name/ rank
and his/ her address
The head of l_
he Institute or the
- Principal arid the name of tt1e
school is written here.
Date .
After giving the space of a line, date
is written.
Theme of tormal letter
1 11 indicates the subject of the letter.
Salutation
The formal address to the addressee.
Body of the letter
The theme or subject of the letter
in detail forms the body of the letter.
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3 Marks I
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REVIOUS YEARS'
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11
ntview Public School, Kalka is run by an
1 iv~ou 1· d .
• NGO to give qua 1ty e ucation to the children
f the deprived sections of society. The
;~i~cipal of the school feels that blackboards
. the classrooms need to be replaced. She
.fcides to ask the chairperson of the NGO
emed 'Education for All' for funds. Write her
r;ter in 120-150 words. Her name is Shweta
Pandit. AH lndlg 2011
s The Principal
Ml Mouhtview Public School
Kalka, New Delhi
16th March, 20XX
.The Chairperson
Education for All
New Delhi·
Subject Funds required for replacement of
- blackboards
Respected Madam
Your NGO is taking good care of the children of
deprived sections of'society by providing them
education. Natt,_:the ~~I is com~leting almost ten
. years·of its existent:e,·some of the fixtures n_eed to be
.•replaced. The most urgent need at present 1s of
replaeement of the blackboards in the classrooms, as
they ire either damaged, worn out or totally unusable.
I·s1,1gg~st that we should replace them with permanent
· whiteboards,:as these are more durable an~ can be
also-usei:Ho project slides as well a~ for usi~g ,
audiO:.visual·teaching equipment, necessary m today
5
education scenario.
Therefore I request you to release funds for thi~
purpose ~t the earliest. I am enclosing a quotation for
the whiteboards from a local supplier to help you
understand the amount of funds required.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Shweta Pandit
Encl. Quotation
2. You are Principal, Kendriya Vidyala?'a,
Ramnagar. The number of students m
the computer class is increasing. ~ext
year starting in April 2017, you will
need 25 more computers in your lab.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the
Commissioner, KV Sangathan for
funds. P•lbl 2017
Alls Kendriya Vidyalaya
Ramnagar - 244715
20th March, 20XX
The Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
New Delhi - 110092
Subject Request to grant gunds to buy nevv
computers for laboratory
Respected Sir
I want to draw your attention towards the
increasing number of students joining the
school based on the increase in intake
capacity sanctioned and the completion of our
school building. Many of these students are
electing to take computer related subjects as
electives.
Our Computer laboratory presently has only 35
computers. It is estimated that in next
academic session starting in April 20XX, the
school will require 25 new computers for the
Computer laboratory to cater to the increasing
number of students electing.to take computer
courses. Thus, with 60 computers in total, we
will be able to conduct three laboratory
sessions simultaneously with 20 computers in
each.
You are therefore requested to release the
necessary funds so that the 25 new
computers may be bought before the new
academic session starts in April 20XX.
Saleem Altai
(Principal)

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3. You a.re int erested in doing a course in_
fashion design. For this you want to J010
. n
NIFT. NIFf holds a competitive exammatio
for admission . Sapphire Academy, Dadar,
Mumbai gives coaching for the admission teS
t·
Write a l etter in 120- 150 words to the
Director , Sapphire A cademy requesting him
t o provide you with all the necessary
information. You a.re Karan/Kirti, 48, Fort
Apartments, Pune. Delhi IC) 2015
Ans 48, Fort Apartments
Pune
22nd February. 20XX
The Director
Sapphire Academy
Dadar, Mumbai
Subject Information about coaching for admission to
NIFT
Sir
I have just appeared for my Class XII CBSE
examinations and am awaiting my results. I want to
join NIFT. I have read student reviews about the
coaching classes offered by your academy for the
NIFT competitive examination for admission. I would
like to join the same and would be grateful if you could
provide me the following details.
(i) Courses offered by NIFT
(ii) Procedure for admission and eligibility criteria
(iii) Duration of coaching dasses offered by your
academy
(iv) Course fee (both for NIFT and your academy)
(v) Any other relevant information
I am extremely keen to join NIFT and would appreciate
if you could forward me all the necessary information
as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Kirti
inter ested in doing a
4 You are .
• h t-term course m computer graph·
s or l 'd W ·t ics
during your ho l ays. n e a l et tet lo
the Director, Easy ~omputer s,
·r 1
·ng about their short-term
enqu1 .
Ses and askmg for all the
cour
essary details. You are
nee ..
Naresh/Nandm1. Delhi 2014
Ans 79, RK Puram
New Delhi-110045
12th April, 20XX
Toe Director
Easy Computers
South Extension II
New Delhi-110048
Subject Request for providing details of
short-term course in Computer
Graphics
Sir
This has reference to your advertisement in
'Toe Times of India' dated 10th April, 20XX
informing about the short-term computer
courses you are offering.
I am a graduate in Science and plan to take up
a job in the field of software technology.
Specifically, I am interested in the course on
computer graphics and similar other courses in
this field. Please send me details of the
short-term courses you are conducting,
particularly those that start around 1st May.
1WIii appreciate it. if you could forward me more
details of the computer graphics course,
including duration, fees, etc.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Naresh
c~ApTER 01 : LETTER WRITING
a parent, write a l etter t o the
5'. t~ncipal, ~C School, Delhi,
· uesting him/her to grant y our ward
req Ar . .
AfthiV.Asha ora, permission to attend
the school two hours late for a month as
·he/she has to attend the coaching
}asses ·arranged by Sports Authority of
~ndia, on ~ein_g selected _for . .
articipatlon m the National Swimming
~hampionship. AU India 2011
,411s _
16, Pitampura
New Delhi-110088
20th July, 20XX
The Principal
ABC S.chool
Delhi~
110089
·Subject Request for attending school late for
· one month
· R~sp~~t~d Si;
,iwish to inforrri you that my daughter, Asha
·-Ar~ra, a student of class XII in your school, has
.. been selected for participating in the National
SwimmiQg _
Cha(llpionship. For this, she has to
attend ·cbaching classes arranged by Sports
. t,,.uthority.pf India for a period of one month.
· These classes will be held daily between 8 AM
.10·10 AM. So, she will be unable to reach
.sch~i on .time. So, I request you to permit her
_-to.att'i,;r.ici h~r classes from 10:30 AM for this
· perioci'of o~e month.
I hope that you will be proud that a student of
your school has been selected for this
'pre.stigiou~ N-
~tiorial .Championship and grant
her permission to attend classes 2 hours late
from 25th July onwards.
Yours sincerely
Ajay Arora
(Father of Asha Arora)
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6. You are R am an/Rama, a m ember of
Paren t-T eacher Association of Little Valley
Senior Secondary School, Hyderabad. Write
a letter to the Principal of the school asking
him to introduce vocational stream in the
school, providing facility of teaching such
subjects as computer, insurance etc so that
the students may not needlessly continue
academic studies. You are residing at 15,
Anand Colony, Hyderabad. All India 2011
Ans 15, Anand Colony
Hyderabad-530014
24th March, 20XX
The Principal
Little Valley Senior Secondary School
Hyderabad-53001 O
Subject Introduction of vocational stream in your
school
Respected Sir
I am Raman. a member of the Parent-Teacher
Association of the school. Through this letter, I wish
to say that today the nature of jobs have changed
immensely from earlier days. Traditional and
continuous academic studies are not helping many of
the students these days. They find it very·
cumbersome and as a result pertorm poorly, which
later proves a hindrance in finding good jobs.
The need of the hour is for some vocational courses
to be introduced which can be opted for by the
interested students. Subjects like computer,
insurance etc have a good job market and offer good
openings.
1 request you to take steps for starting vocational
courses and maximise benefits tor the students in
future.
Yours sincerely
Raman

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7. Write a letter to the Dean, DPI School of
Management, Mumbai, requesting him to
apprise you of the details such as
eligibility criteria, fees, hostel facility,
prospects of placement etc for admission to
PG Diploma in HRM. You are
Ram/Romola of 21, Civil Lines, Bareily.
~
Ans 21, Civil Lines
Bareily
21st March, 20XX
The Dean
DPI School of Management
Mumbai
Subject Information about admission to HAM
Sir
I have just completed my graduation in Economics
and am interested in pursuing a PG Diploma in
HRM from your reputed institute. I would be
grateful if you could apprise me of the details for
admissions to the course. Please forward the
following details about the course.
1. Details for admission
2. Eligibility criteria
3. Fee structure
4. Hostel facility
5. Prospects for placement
6. Scholarships available (if any)
I would appreciate an early response from your
end so that, I can make up my mind about
pursuing the course. I am sending herewith a
self-addressed and duly stamped envelope so that
you can send me a prospectus regarding this
course at the earliest.
Yours sincerely
Ram
Rohit/Yasmin, a resident of
8 You are h D .
• 10 Civil Lines, Sa ~r~n~u~.. llnng YoUr
college life, you part1c~pal e m ~arious
• ular and co-curncu ar activities ttr:
curr1c W •te ..,th
meritorious performance. :1 a letter to
h Principal of your college 1.e. Guruna
t e . h" Ua.l(
College, Ambala r~quest_mg 1m to issue
you a testimonial mcluding the details of
your performance. Delhi 2011
Ans 10, Civil Lines
Saharanpur
16th July, 20XX
The Principal
Gurunanak College
Ambala
Subject Issuing of testimonial
Dear Sir
This is to state that, I have been a student of your
college in the year 20XX, and passed out in the
year 20XY. During my college life, I took part in
several curricular and co-curricular activities and
achieved tremendous success. I represented the
college in the swimming competition on the
regional level and won a Gold Medal for the
college. The State Level Tennis Championship was
also won by me. Besides sports, I had proved
myself in the college theatrical as well. My photos
also appeared in 'The Express'. Now, I have to
apply for a job and I hope these credentials will be
of real worth for me.
1
would be highly obliged if you could kindly issue
me .the testim0nials, including the details of my
achievements.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Rohit
r
APTER 01 : LETTER WRITING
c~,.
J dith Public School, Pune has recent}
9, .utroduced Diploma Course in Lab Y
T
lll chnology under vocational stream Th
e . . e
prospe~ts of th~s course are not clear to
your mmd. w
1
_nte _a _letterb to the Principal
of the schoo mqmrmg a out the future
prospects of the course and requesting
him to send the prospectus if any. You
are Chaman/Chanchal, 25, Ashirwad
Apartments, Kolhapur. Delhi 2011
A!IS 2s, Ashirwad Apartments
Kolhapur
30th March, 20XX
The Principal
Judith Public School
Pune
Dear Sir
Subject Inquiring about the Diploma Course in
Lab Technology
I have come to know that your institution has
recently introduced a Diploma Course in Lab
Technology under vocational stream. I saw your
advertisement in the newspaper and I am very
much interested in doing this course. I have
completed my schooling from St Francis de
Sales School this year and have secured a good
percentage in the Science stream. As I was
going through the details provided, I
encountered a few doubts regarding the future
prospects of the course.
I would be obliged, if you could provide me clear
details on the prospects of the course along with
the duration, fees, and the date of the
commencement of the course.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Chaman
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10. Sheela, a Class XII student of 15, MG Road,
Bangalore, desires to be a fashion designer.
She writes to the National Institute of
Fashion Technology, Ahmedabad seeking
information about their courses, admission
procedure, eligibility criteria, fee structure,
placement opportunities etc. Write her
letter. All India 2009
Ans 15, MG Road
Bangalore
25th March, 20XX
The Director
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Ahmedabad
Subject Seeking information about the degree
course
Sir
I have recently appeared for my class XII
examination and am waiting for my results. I am
now interested in pursuing a full time three-year
course in Fashion Designing from your reputed
institute. I would be grateful if you could give me the
following information regarding the same.
1. Procedure for Admission
2. Eligibility criteria
3. The fee-structure (instalment for each
semester)
4. The placement opportunities available after
course completion
I am very eager to join this course and would be
obliged if you would send me a prospectus for the
above-mentioned course.
Please find enclosed herewith a self-addressed
stamped envelope, so as to enable you to mail the
prospectus.
Awaiting an early response form your end.
Yours sincerely
Sheel,a
i'
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90. CHAPTER 01
Article
very Long Compos;r
1011s
An Article is a highly structured and directional piece of non-fiction prose wri~ing, meant for specific
lik . . . . ·· · g the reader Articles may be writte f
purposes e infonrung, persuading, entertammg or convmcm · . . n or
new spapers, magazines or your school magazine. It essentially has several paragraphs containing a
distinct beginning, a middle and a conclusion.
Writing an article is quite challenging. It involves a high degree of creativi~y, a wi~e. vocabulary,
a thorough knowledge of the subject, some research and a lot of organisatwnal ability.
In addition, one has to keep in mind the target readers, the purpose of writing the article, as well as an
appropriate style. An article is, therefore, divided into three main parts.
/ ~
/
/
(i) Introduction This part establishes the content. This sentence or paragraph should have
thought-provoking language so as to draw the reader's attention.
(ii)
(iii)
Body This part should detail different aspects of the topic like causes, effects, ~ antages,
disa~ages, merits, demerits etc. -::> .-
Conclusion It concludes the main idea and presents your viewpoint, comments or criticism as well as
your recommendations. Always end articles with an appeal, a conclusion or a warning.
r·----·- ·--~-
•
j
'
Points to be Kept in Mind
• Understand carefully the hints /information given in the question.
• Arra_
nge all the hints/information in an order in which you want them to develop for
wr111ng the amcle.
• Use the hints/information provided in the question after interpreting them properly.
__:_ Divide your article into several paragraphs. All the sentences in each aragra h
should logically lead ro the ObJecuve for which the art·
icle · b · - p p
1s emg wrnten .
• The whole composition should not be sketchy. Every sencenc h . .
rhe rest into a single whole. es ould be linked with
• The_
language of an article should be straightforward. to the . . .
Avoid using informal expressions, slang (words which are n point and_
ObJecnve.
language) or abbreviations, particularly in persuas·
ive ot used m literary
or argumentali · I
• Articles are usually written.in third person. ve amc es.
• Adhere to the word limit of 150-200 words.
ApTER 01
c~r
ARTICLE
format of an Article
·te an article in about 150-200 words on,
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wri_
1
aya v1·ctyalaya, Haridwar. . Road Safety· A Nat· I
coiJ1Jl · iona Concern'. You are Ayushi/Ashish of
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Road Safety : A National Concern
- b
,, YAshish --- l
Safety is everyone's prime concern. But how some people
neglect 1t! Everyday, newspapers are splashed with poignant
accounts of road-accidents. The s1tuat1on is made worse by ill-
planned, narrow and encroached roads as well as blatant
violation of rules of the road .
We, the commuters, can be held responsible for these
accidents too. Most of us lack civic sense. We feel proud in
breaking traffic rules or maybe we do not spare the time to
abide by such rules. We seldom wear helmets or fasten
seatbelts and keep using cellphones while driving until there is
strict enforcement of the rules.
The traffic authorities are also to be blamed equally for not
enforcing the traffic rules strictly. Though rules exist, the penalty
imposed is minimal. That is why people do not comply with
them. Some even indulge in giving bribe and are let off.
The need of the hour is efficient traffic management.
Encroached roads must be reclaimed, road signs must be
made accurate and installed where no signs exist. A sustained
public awareness about the rules of the road and strict
implementation of the law can effectively ensure road safety
Title
- Author's name or byline
Grammatical accuracy,
appropriate words and
, spelling 2½ Marks
' I
1 Mark
Content
4 Marks
Coherence. relevance
of ideas and style ' • • ·
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91. PREVIOUS YEARS'
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
1. Every teenager has a dream to achieve
something in life. What they are going to
become tomorrow depends on what our
youth dream today. Write an article in
150-200 words on 'What I want to be in
life.' You are Simranjit/ Smita.AII Indio 2017
Ans What IWant to be in Life
by Simranjit
Every teenager has a dream to achieve something
in life. To be really possible, the ambition has to
be a true reflection of the dreamer's personality, Ans
spirit, character and values. In addrtion, one must
work hard to achieve or fulfil one's dreams.
Commrtment and sincere desire to fulfil one's
dream can materialise in reality and fulfil one's
cherished desire. But what will one do armed wrth
such knowledge? Well, one can use the dreamto
add purpose and momentum to one's life right
now.
Successful, satisfied people know the value of
dreams and visions and they are always working
on them. To such people, the dream is their life.
Uke a painter working on a canvas, a youth sees
all daily achievements as contributing to a larger
effort that expresses life's very essence. Our
dreams not only point the way to a richer future
they also keep us connected with our guiding '
values and fulfil our dream of what we want to be
in hfe. When we are prepared and courageous
enough to convert our dreams into present day
goals, we are prepared to live a life of no regrets.
2. To have a fair complexion is an ob .
· . sess10n
m ou~ soc~ety. Demand for fair brides to
matnmorual columns and sale off .
. rurness
creams are evidence enough. Write an
rticle in 150-200 words giving your View
a 'B utiful mind, better than a fair
8
on ea .
complexion'. You are Natwar/ N1mmi,
Use the following clues :
, theWest people like to be tanned
, fair complexion only skin deep
, beautiful mind
• attitude to life
• behaviour in society etc. All India 2011
Beautiful Mind Better than a
Fair Complexion
byNimmi
In India people are obsessed with fair
complexions. When we read matrimonial
advertisements, it is really very annoying that
everyone wants a fair complexioned bride. Sale of
fairness creams is also an indication of people's
obsession with fair complexion.
It is intotal contrast to people of western countries
who are very fair and they intentionally sun -their
body to get their complexion tanned.
Actually, real beauty is in our minds and this is
what should matter. The complexion is only skin
deep. Our deeds and actions depend on our inner
beauty of mind only.
"B ty .
he:~ ; not in the face; beauty is a light in the
· · is saying conveys the significance of
~nder beauty. Our behaviour in society our acts of
1n ness and com . ,
empathy all passion, gracefulness and
the mind' S reveal our inner beauty or beauty of
complexi~n°instead of giving preference to a fair
which provid~ne should look at the inner beauty
and satisfacti;nu~ perceptual experience, pleasure
deedsand act· ' nspinng us to perform good
ions.
P
fER 01 : ARTICLE
c~A
erformance in Rio Olympics has told
our p t h ·
,, that we do no pay enoug attention to
ushl tics and outdoor games. It is time we
at .
8
8
d our attitude. Sports should be an
~~;~rtant part of school's daily routine.
W•te an article in 150-200 words on
,
1
:portance of Outdoor Games'. You are
Sreeia/ Thomas. Delhi 2017
importance of Outdoor Games
A115 by Sreeja
India is a land of 134 crore people, but in the Rio
QJyrnpics our sportspersons performed poorly in
most of the sporting events. In spite of outdoor
games being part of _
our school_ education, not
much emphasis 1s laid on practice and proving our
calibre in the international sports arena.
our government should realise the importance of
outdoor games if we want to leave a mark in
sporting events at international levels. Playing
outdoors provides us with fresh air and energy.
Besides, games develop the values of teamwork,
leadership, cooperation etc. However, these days,
children do not like to play outdoor games.
Instead, they stay indoors watching TV, playing
video games, browsing the net etc. Many of them
are becoming obese due to such habits.
It is high time that both parents and educational
institutions take initiatives to inculcate the habit of
playing outdoor games. Schools must provide
facilities and initiatives so that children are involved
in outdoor activities and games. Such initiatives
will also discover talented sportspersons, who can
then be trained for international competitions.
4. In certain states of India there is a great
imbalance in the male female ratio. This is
the result of special treatment given to
boys in the family. Why is it so? How can
we change this mindset? Write an article
in 150-200 words on 'Gender
discrimination in society'. You are
Karuna/Karan. All India 2016
Ans Gender Discrimination in Society
byKaruna
In Indian civilisation the child is believed to be a
gift of God to be nurtured with Jove, care and
affection, not only within the family but also within
society as a whole. The son preference or the
Privileging of sons over daughters in accordance
with a patriarchal system is a well-known
Phenomenon in India. Sons are lauded as a
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blessing or boon, as earner of the family lineage;
they are believed to e:3rn income and an
assurance to the family: they are caretakers of the
parents during old age. A family without a son is
regarded as incomplete and a social
embarrassment. Contrary to this. women are
pinpointed as a curse and burden-. raising the
daughter is considered a waste of time and
money, and useless in terms of fami~
/ lineage.
This mindset can only be changed by educating
the female members of our families and by
empowering them to take their O'Nf1 decisions
regarding education, career and marriage. This will
result in a more egalitarian society in tt:-e long run.
5. Increase in the number of priv ate vehicles
has caused problems like rising air
pollution, traffic jams, lack of parking
space, road rage etc. The solu tion lies in
the use of public transport. Write an
article in 150-200 words on 'The
importance of public transport'. You are
Karan/Karuna. All India 2016
Ans The Importance of Public Transport
by Karan
Transport accounts for a substantial and growing
proportion of air pollution in Indian cities, besides
causing traffic jams, parking space problems and
road rage. This calls ior a greater share of public
transport in meeting mobility needs. Public
transport has many advantages. The first is that it
saves fuel, reduces an individuars carbon
footprint. and reduces congestion. Public vehicles
move people quite efficiently while producing
significantly less air pollution to move one
passenger one mile. It is easier to implement the
usage of eco-iriendly fuels in public transportation
sys_
tems.
However there are some challenges in
implementing public transport systems effectively.
One problem is maintaining schedules, as traffic
congestion leads to irregular schedules.
Sometimes, even in metro trains there are
inordinate delays due to signal iailure or a power
outage. There is also the frequent complaint,
particularly in crowded cities, of less safety for
women commuters. A well-developed public
transport system has positive implications for
access to health care, education and other basic
needs. Public transport operators and
governments, therefore, need to focus much more
on improving such systems.
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92. 182
SOLVED PAPERS
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ENGLISJi C
6. Education has always bt>en a noblt> .
profession. Our ancestors received their
learning at gurukuls and ashrams. Even
in the near past, pathshala.s (schools) were
associated with places of worship. Today,
education is fast becoming
commercialised, parents have to shell out
AIIS
. in society ? Write an article in
]Iterac~ rds on 'Role of students in
150-20 t·wgo illiteracy'. You are Karun I
erad1ca JD
a
Karan.~
Role of Students in
Eradicating Illiteracy
byKaruna
%
a lot of money on coaching classes, tuition
fees etc. Write an article in 150-200 words
on 'The state of education today'. You are
Karan/Karuna.
·s truly a curse to society. It not only
Illiteracy 1 .
k the masses helpless but also hinders lh .
ma es . e1
r
development. According to the 2011 census, the
1CJO% literacy rate of Kerala and Lakshadweep is
just a small achievement fonh the path of literacy_
Ans
All Indio 2016
The State of Education Today
by Karan
Education is the process of facilitating learning or
the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs
and habits. It enables people to know the world
beyond their own surroundings and transforms
them to become rational and human in outlook
and world view. In this modem era, education is
no more giving knowledge or teaching a child to
know more about society.
Unfortunately, it has been converted into a
business in almost every institution. Such
institutions charge a huge amount in return for the
facilities they provide. In some of the best
educational institutions of the world, donations are
taken in return for registering an average student
and giving him education. In short, education has
become commercialised.
Advertisements made by the schools, colleges
coa_ching institutions etc are methods of getting
mor_
e and more customers in the form of students.
Basically the parents are being cheated in the
name of education.
Education is_a crucial component for shaping a
person for c1LJzenship in the society, and become
This depicts the picture o t e country.
Illiteracy is found mostly among _
the old and
deprived sections of society. Children who are
deprived of education remain 1ll1terate. One of lh
reasons for illiteracy is rack of awareness. Thoug~
many efforts have been made by the Government
of India to make the old and the poor literate, such
efforts are totally inadequate.
The youth is not quite·active in making people
aware. Only the youth can achieve this goal
because they are full of energy and have
nimbleness in their actions. If the youngsters start
campaigns in various areas of the cities, towns
and villages, the rate of literacy can improve
drastically. If they create awareness among people
about the importance of literacy, people will not
resist supporting them in achieving their target.
Thus the youth must involve themselves in the
enhancement of literacy and eradication of the
curse of illiteracy.
8• In~a is a land of diversity. One way in
which it makes us feel proud of it is the
nu~be: of festivals we enjoy. Write an
article m 150-200 d .
I d. , y wor s on 'Festivals of
n ia. ou are Karuna/Karan. Delhi 2016
its contributing member. The system of education
m the world has to improve; the meaning of
education has to_improve. Providing education
should mean gJVJng quality education to the youth
to develop the world.
Ans F
estivals of India
7. According to 2011 census, literacy rate of
hundred percent or around has been
ach~eved_by only a couple of states in
India. Illiteracy is found mostly amon
the_ old and the deprived sections of g
society. What can the youth d to
0 spread
by Karan
Festivals of lndi .
playing an im a are penods of celebration,
people Wh PDrtant role 1n the life of Indian
· en rel1g1 ·
festivals with . . on intervened to invest the
identified withs~ntual meaning, this joy came to bB
still associated ; Joy of _
worship. The festivals are
1n productiv .
th religion as well as partic1pat1on
year. e activities and with the seasons of the
The harvesting festiv
sowing festival d .als, the spring festivals, the
s unng the rainy season etc are all
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c~A
. ted with man's relation with nature. Even 0
50c1a .
1
•
ur
as pui·a and D1wa I are autumn festivals. The fe 1
- 1
D
urga h . t s 1va
. htS welcomes t e win er or harvesting season Th
f hg . t . th . e
ostiltals have their roo s ,n e age-old folk-traditions and
fe . pulses of the common man. Of course as in
the im . I I . '
. ·ive society soc1a re at,ons corresponded simply
Pnm1 i d . h f .
, forces of pro uct1on, t e est1vals reveal the
with · 1· · ·
O
ny of community 1v1ng without any barriers
harm . . ·
regional festivals differ from one state to another.
;~: manners in which they are observed and celebrated
are also different.
sut even though the festivals_
today have lost much of
their significance 1n modern times, they still have a
definite role to_play in keeping off the forces of
disintegration 1n our soc1E_lty today.
9, Rising pollution, fast and competitive lifestyle,
Jack of nutritious food etc., have caused health
woes for a large section of our population.
Providing healthcare used to be a charitable
and ethical activity. Today it has become
commercialised, a money spinning business.
Write an article in 150-200 words on 'How to
provide proper healthcare to the common man.'
You are Karan/Karuna. Delhi 2016
Ans How to Provide Proper
Healthcare to the Common Man
byKaruna
We all know that in India a common person faces many
problems regarding health, but if we all think similarly.
we should all become good doctors, whether we are in
government or the private sector.
Commercialisation of healthcare is good for the people
who can afford the best care, but some provision should
be made in all private hospitals for poor people,
common people and all those who must be helped
financially. These provisions may be provided to BPL
cardholders, persons having low annual salary, and
similar other people.
The infrastructure seen today in government and
municipal hospitals is very poor, and doctors do not
work with as much dedication as they do at their own
Pers~nal clinics. Sanitation problems are also seen in
PUbhc hospitals. Government should also have some
arrangement for the poor to subsidise costly medicines.
They may do so by making pharmaceutical comparnes
to reduce their prices suitably.
Such measures will definitely help to provide better
healthcare to the common man.
10. While watching TV what we
generally dislike most are
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commercial breaks, y et, a number of
advertisements do add to our
information. Write an article in
150-200 words on 'Advertisements as
source of information'. You are
Karuna/Karan. All India 2016
Ans Advertisements as a Source of
Information
by Karan
Commercial breaks are generalty disliked by
most of us while watching TV. yet ,a number
of advertisements are a source oi
information. They give us a fair knowledge
about the goods and services available in
the market and enable us to choose our
options.
Advertisements are considered to be an
integral part of business which make people
aware of the goods and services available in
the market. They promote competition
among producers and manufacturers who
have to maintain good quality oi their goods
to ensure their sale. New products are
introduced and popularised through
advertisements. The consumer saves time
due to prior knowledge about the product,
its price, its features, etc.
Advertising is a very artistic way of
communicating with the customers with
great communication skills as its main
characteristic. Moreover they provide
information to the producers or the
companies about their competitors and
enable them to match the level of their
competitors.
Advertisements help to educate people.
Social issues like family planning, child
labour, education of girl child, etc are aptly
highlighted through the medium of
advertisements.
The public is made aware of several social
welfare schemes initiated by the government
through the medium of advertisements.
Advertisements open our vision to a wide
variety of products and services and
definitely add to our information in a light
and entertaining manner.