CBSE Class 12 English 2026: question 3(B)
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 301/1/1, section B, question 3(B), for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q3(B) · 4 marks · WritingCompetency-basedNotice Writing
You are Kavya/Karan Chief Editor of 'Parakh' the school magazine. Draft a notice inviting contributions in the form of articles, stories, poems, artwork etc. for the special annual edition. All contributions are to be submitted to the Chief Editor. Include necessary details. Put your notice in a box.
Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 301/1/1.
Hints
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Hint 1
Name the magazine and the special edition.
Hint 2
List the forms of contribution.
Hint 3
Give a deadline and say who receives entries.
Step-by-step solution
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- 1 mark
Format: box, school name, NOTICE, date, heading 'Contributions Invited for Parakh'.
- 2 marks
Body: 'Parakh, the school magazine, invites articles, stories, poems and artwork from students for its special annual edition. Entries must be original and within 300 words.'
- 1 mark
Closing: 'Submit entries to the Chief Editor by 20 February.' Kavya/Karan, Chief Editor.
Answer: Notice in a box inviting contributions with last date and submission to the Chief Editor
Where the marks are
- Format (1 mark)
- Content: types of entries, last date, submission to Chief Editor (2 marks)
- Expression and word limit (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Notice Writing (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
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