Article Writing Questions for CBSE Class 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has released the practice questions for the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2024. The subject-wise practice questions by the board form a very important resource for students to assess their preparation, identify important topics, and strengthen their understanding of key concepts.
In this article, we have provided the CBSE practice questions for Class 12 English Article Writing. The board has also provided answers to all questions, enabling students to gauge their understanding, refine their writing techniques, and ensure they are well-prepared for the board exams.
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CBSE Class 12 Article Writing Questions and Answers
Q.1 You are Arijeet/ Adrita. The COVID‐19 pandemic has resulted in a temporary travel ban on international travel. Write an article in 120–150 words for the magazine Voyage, evaluating the impact of such a ban on the tourism industry of a developing nation like India. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas.
- Effect on the economy
- Effect on revenue generation
- Effect on small‐scale industries
- Effect on the unemployment rate
Q.2 Video game addiction is defined as the uncontrolled use of video games in a way that causes problems in other areas of a person's life. Video game addiction is similar to other addictions in terms of the emotional, physical and mental effects it has on people.
Write an article in 120–150 words for the magazine New Generation on video game addiction. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas.
♦ common signs of video game addiction
♦ probable causes of video game addiction
♦ negative effects of excessive video gaming
♦ ways to prevent video game addiction
Q.3 Body shaming refers to the act of making inappropriate and negative comments about another person's body shape or size. Body shaming is much more prevalent than we realise and can have adverse effects on a person's self‐confidence and growth.
Write an article in 120–150 words on the topic 'Stop Body Shaming' to be published in a leading magazine. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas.
♦ What is body shaming? (explain in your own words) adverse effects of body shaming on young people
♦ the need to develop empathy and respect for others
♦ ways to deal with body shaming
Q.4 You are Aman/Ananya. 'Equal Pay for Equal Play' is the new slogan in the sports sector after BCCI's (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recent historic announcement of removing pay disparity between the men's and women's cricket teams. Write an article in 120–150 words for the New India magazine, evaluating the impact of such an announcement for the nation. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas.
- Impact on cricket
- Impact on other sports
- Impact on society
- Impact on the female gender
Q.5 Animals rights organisations have often condemned the use of animals on movie sets. According to media reports, there have been instances of animals being injured or killed as a result of exhaustion or worm infestation while on set. In about 120–150 words, draft an article for the opinion column of a national newspaper on the theme of animal mistreatment and how the cinema industry can address the issue with concrete
Q.6 A recent survey by a website shows that about 55% of Indian adults sleep less than 6 hours every day. This is a worrying statistic as the scientifically recommended amount of sleep is 8–10 hours. The study notes that there is a direct relationship between sleep and mental health wherein both impact each other. As a columnist for a national daily, draft an article in 120–150 words on the importance of adequate sleep and the possible causes of poor sleep. You can use the following cues:
♦ Sleep clears toxins, improves memory, regulates hormones
♦ Sleep maintains and builds immunity
♦ Poor sleep can be a result of stress and anxiety
♦ Eating unhealthy food or drinking caffeine can also affect sleep
Q.7 In March 2023, Goa witnessed raging forest fires. Being atypical for the coastal town, this occurrence brings attention to the real effects of climate change in India. In about 120–150 words, draft an article on climate change and its disastrous effects. You can use the following cues to build on your article.
♦ Forest fires raged for more than six days and affected 418 hectares of forest land — equivalent to almost 17 cricket stadiums.
♦ The Western Ghats are home to more than 5,000 plants and around 630 species of animals.
♦ A lot of resources are needed to put out such fires.
♦ Globally, temperatures have increased and timelines for seasons have changed, like early onset of rains or delayed winters.
Q.8 During the pandemic, a lot of misinformation regarding the prevention and cure of COVID‐19 surfaced globally. Many people believed the misinformation without checking legitimate sources like the World Health Organisation (WHO).
As a columnist for an online magazine, draft an article in 120–150 words discussing the nature of misinformation during the pandemic and the ways that it spread. Conclude the article by suggesting simple ways to identify and avoid misinformation as a consumer of information. You can use the following cues for the article.
♦ Misinformation refers to any information which is scientifically inaccurate.
♦ Examples of misinformation include: inhaling camphor cures COVID‐19, vaccines cause autism in children, face masks cause carbon‐dioxide toxicity.
♦ Information on medical conditions is legitimate if medical experts and recognised organisations publish it.
Q.9 With advent of the internet, our attention span has reduced considerably. According to some studies, the average attention span has reduced from 12 seconds to 8 seconds, which is lower than a goldfish's attention span of 9 seconds. Some researchers believe that this is a natural evolution of the human brain to live in the information‐technology age.
Draft an article in 120–150 words for the opinion section of an e‐magazine exploring the change in attention span and its effects, and noting suggestions for cultivating a more focused mind. You can use the following cues to build on your article.
♦ We deal with multiple sources of information nowadays (virtual conversations/face‐to‐face interactions/social media posts/books and newspapers)
♦ We are distracted easily (smartphones/laptops/tv accessible at almost all times)
♦ Meditation (focused breathing exercises) for at least 10 minutes daily significantly improves memory and focus.
♦ Reducing screen time also helps (and can be used consciously during our break times)
Q.10 You are Zara/Glenn, a student interested in film studies. A recent discussion on people boycotting certain movies, because the actors of these films have acted in problematic ways, led you to think how boycotting films may cause more harm than good.
Write an article in 120–150 words for your school's monthly magazine 'A Better World', evaluating the impact of such boycotts. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas.
- Films are made through the work of not just actors but also hundreds of people working behind the scenes who get paid minimum wage.
- People rob themselves of being able to experience a well‐made art form.
- The actors have already been paid for the project and boycotts do not really affect them.
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