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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2025, set 2/4/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English 2025: question 5(B)

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

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

(B) Read the given details of the different activities that interest children in the age group of 14-17 years.

  • dance, music, art
  • outdoor sports like cricket, hockey, basketball, soccer, tennis
  • computer games
  • net surfing
  • social media

Analyse the details and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words about the suitability of the given activities. Focus on factors like interest, physical, mental and emotional development, personality development, and suitability.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 2/4/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Group the activities into creative, physical and digital.

Hint 2

Use the factors given: interest, development, personality, suitability.

Hint 3

Conclude with a balanced view.

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: analyse dance, music and art; outdoor sports; computer games; net surfing; social media, for interest, development and suitability.

    2 marks

  2. Organisation: formal tone, linking words, balanced judgement.

    2 marks

  3. Accuracy: spelling, punctuation, grammar; about 120 words.

    1 mark

Answer: Teenagers aged 14-17 are drawn to varied activities, but their suitability differs. Dance, music and art nurture creativity and emotional expression, and build confidence. Outdoor sports such as cricket, hockey, basketball, soccer and tennis improve fitness, teamwork and discipline, aiding physical and mental growth. In contrast, computer games, net surfing and social media are popular for entertainment and information. However, excessive use harms eyesight, sleep and concentration and may cause isolation or anxiety. Therefore, such activities should be limited and supervised. In addition, creative and physical activities contribute most to personality development. Overall, a balanced routine combining arts, sports and moderate digital use is best suited to adolescents.

Where the marks are

  • Value points covered (2 marks)
  • Organisation and linkers (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 paper2025 board paper, set 2/4/1: every question, by section.

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