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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2025, set 2/2/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English 2025: question 4(a)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2025, paper 2/2/1, section B, question 4(a), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q4(a) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedWriting Skills

As Sakshi/Saksham Bedi of 864, Solar Apartments, Lajpat Street, Dipak Nagar, you feel that the lack of proper street lighting in several areas of your neighbourhood is a threat to safety. Residents, especially those who work late shifts or return home after dark, feel vulnerable due to poorly lit streets. Write a letter to the District Magistrate of your city area, in about 120 words, stating the problem and requesting him to take necessary action for installation of streetlights in those areas.

Note: All details presented in the questions in the writing section are imaginary and created for assessment purpose.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 2/2/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Begin with the formal letter layout.

Hint 2

Use three paragraphs: the problem, its effects and your request.

Hint 3

Close politely and keep to about 120 words.

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. Format: sender's address 864, Solar Apartments, Lajpat Street, Dipak Nagar; date; receiver's designation 'The District Magistrate', with city; subject: 'Request for installation of streetlights'; salutation 'Respected Sir/Madam'; complimentary close 'Yours faithfully' with the name Sakshi/Saksham Bedi.

    1 mark

  2. Para 1: I write to draw your attention to the lack of proper street lighting in several areas of our neighbourhood, which has become a serious safety threat.

    1 mark

  3. Para 2: Many streets are plunged in darkness at night. Residents who return from late shifts, especially women, children and senior citizens, feel vulnerable and struggle to walk safely. Commuters find driving hard, and the darkness encourages theft and other crimes.

    1 mark

  4. Para 3: I request you to order a survey of the dark areas, install new streetlights, repair non-functioning ones and ensure regular maintenance. Your prompt action will make the locality safe. Thanking you.

    1 mark

  5. Organisation and accuracy: formal tone, paragraphs in logical order, about 120 words, correct spelling and grammar.

    1 mark

Answer: A formal letter to the District Magistrate stating the problem and requesting installation of streetlights.

Where the marks are

  • Format with sender's address, date, receiver, subject, salutation and close (1 mark)
  • Content: problem and its impact on residents (1 mark)
  • Content: solutions requested (1 mark)
  • Organisation of ideas (1 mark)
  • 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 paper2025 board paper, set 2/2/1: every question, by section.

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