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As Amitha, the Vice… (Class 10 English SQP 2025-26, Q4b)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Sample paper, session 2025-26 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English sample paper 2025-26: question 4(b)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2025-26, section B, question 4(b), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

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

As Amitha, the Vice Head Girl of Vidya Mandir, you are aware of the increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks and unauthorised exploitation of systems, networks, and technologies affecting individuals across all demographics. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120 words, stressing the urgent need to promote digital security among all age groups. Highlight the challenges posed by cyber threats and propose practical solutions to address this growing issue.

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2025-26.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Use the formal letter to an editor layout.

Hint 2

Structure the body as the problem, then who is vulnerable, then solutions, then a call to action.

Hint 3

Give concrete solutions such as workshops and strong passwords.

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 and date; 'The Editor', name of the daily and address; subject 'Need to promote digital security'; salutation 'Sir/Madam'; close 'Yours faithfully, Amitha, Vice Head Girl, Vidya Mandir'.

    1 mark

  2. Body (about 120 words):

    Through your esteemed daily, I wish to draw attention to the rising cyber-attacks affecting people of all ages.

    Identity theft, financial fraud and data breaches are common. Children, the elderly and untrained users are especially vulnerable to phishing, malware and online predators, and ignorance makes the damage worse.

    We must urgently promote digital hygiene. Digital literacy programmes for all age groups, and workshops, webinars and campaigns on strong passwords, spotting scams and safe browsing, would help. Schools, workplaces and communities should take part, and authorities must enforce stricter cybersecurity policies.

    I urge readers, organisations and the government to act together.

    Yours faithfully,
    Amitha

    4 marks

Answer: Formal letter to the editor on the urgent need for digital security awareness, challenges and solutions, within about 120 words

Where the marks are

  • Correct letter format (1 mark)
  • Content: threats, vulnerability and practical solutions (2 marks)
  • Organisation of ideas (1 mark)
  • Accuracy of language (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 paperSample paper 2025-26: every question, by section.

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