CBSE Class 12 English 2026: question 5(A)
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 301/1/1, 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-basedLetter to the Editor
Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120-150 words:
You are Kaneshta/Shirish, an avid yoga follower. Write a letter to the editor expressing your views and urging people especially students and young adults to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas.
- need to follow a disciplined exercise routine
- reduces stress, improves physical and mental health
- increases focus
- schools and educational establishments must encourage practice of yoga
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
Begin with a formal letter layout.
Hint 2
Use each cue in a separate paragraph.
Hint 3
Finish with a firm appeal.
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.
Verified: two independent solves agreeChecked 2026-11-01
- 1 mark
Format: sender's address, date, The Editor, subject 'Yoga for Every Student', salutation 'Sir/Madam'.
- 1 mark
Intro and need: Today's young people lead hectic, sedentary lives, so a disciplined exercise routine is essential, and yoga provides one.
- 1 mark
Benefits: Yoga reduces stress, and improves physical and mental health, flexibility and sleep. Regular practice increases focus and so improves studies.
- 1 mark
Appeal: Schools and colleges should make yoga a part of the daily timetable and train teachers. I urge every student to spend 20 minutes a day on yoga.
- 1 mark
Closing: Yours faithfully, Kaneshta/Shirish. Content within 120-150 words with accurate language.
Answer: Letter to the editor urging yoga, with all cues, within 120-150 words
Where the marks are
- Format (1 mark)
- Need for routine (1 mark)
- Benefits including stress and focus (1 mark)
- Role of schools (1 mark)
- Expression and accuracy (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Letter to the Editor (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
- Topic: The Three-Paragraph Body of a Letter to the Editor
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