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It is distressing to see the… (Class 10 English 2023, Q5A)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2023, set 2/2/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English 2023: question 5(A)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2023, paper 2/2/1, section B, question 5(A), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q5(A) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedWriting Skills

It is distressing to see the attitude of people towards animals. The number of cases of cruelty towards animals is increasing. The following pie chart represents the attitude of people towards animals. Write an analytical paragraph in 100 – 120 words interpreting the data given in the pie chart.

  1. [For the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 5 (A)]

    Write a paragraph on how cruelty towards animals can be stopped. You may use the following inputs: (i) adopt strays (ii) put them in shelters (iii) create community awareness (iv) support animal care groups

    5 marks

Figure in the paper: Pie chart titled 'Ill-treatment of Animals'. Three slices: Selfish interest (no longer useful) 52% (large unshaded white slice); Physical abuse 14% (diagonal-hatched slice); Indifferent attitude 34% (cross-hatched/dotted slice). Legend lists the three categories with their patterns. See it in the official paper.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2023 board paper, set 2/2/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Compare the largest and smallest slices.

Hint 2

Combine two slices to draw a conclusion.

Hint 3

End with an inference or suggestion.

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. Content: The pie chart on ill-treatment of animals shows that the biggest share, 52%, is cruelty from selfish interest, when animals are no longer useful. Indifferent attitude accounts for 34%, so people ignore suffering. Physical abuse is the smallest at 14%. Together, selfishness and indifference make 86% of cases, showing that apathy harms animals more than violence.

    2 marks

  2. Organisation: one cohesive paragraph with an introduction, comparison of data and a conclusion (e.g., awareness and laws are needed), in 100–120 words.

    2 marks

  3. Accuracy: correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

    1 mark

Answer: Analytical paragraph of 100–120 words: selfish interest 52%, indifference 34%, physical abuse 14%.

Where the marks are

  • All data points interpreted (2 marks)
  • Well organised single paragraph (2 marks)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Writing Skills
Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Writing Skills, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2023 board paper, set 2/2/1: every question, by section.

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