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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Board exam 2026, set 301/1/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 12 English 2026: question 6(A)

Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 301/1/1, section B, question 6(A), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q6(A) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedArticle Writing

Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120-150 words:
You are Aanya/Ankit. You are deeply disturbed by how moments of silence and relaxed living are vanishing from today's fast-paced, lives. You decide to write an article for the newspaper on 'The Vanishing Art of Slowing Down'.
You may use the following cues alongwith your own ideas:

  • impact of hustle culture and technology on mental well-being.
  • losing connection with nature, people and self.
  • importance of mindful celebrations and slow/relaxed living.
  • role of schools, communities, and media.
  • need for digital boundaries, reflection, and simple joys.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 301/1/1.

Hints

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

Hint 1

Open with a striking line.

Hint 2

Follow the cues in order.

Hint 3

End with a call to action.

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. Title 'The Vanishing Art of Slowing Down' and byline Aanya/Ankit.

    1 mark

  2. Introduction: In a world of deadlines and notifications, pausing seems a luxury. Hustle culture and constant technology cause anxiety, burnout and poor mental well-being.

    1 mark

  3. Loss: We lose connection with nature, people and ourselves, as meals are eaten while scrolling and festivals are rushed for photographs.

    1 mark

  4. Solutions: Mindful celebrations, slow living, digital boundaries, reflection and simple joys; schools, communities and media must promote quiet time and digital-free hours.

    1 mark

  5. Conclusion: Slowing down is a necessity, not idleness. Within 120-150 words with accurate language.

    1 mark

Answer: Article of 120-150 words on slowing down covering all cues

Where the marks are

  • Title and byline (1 mark)
  • Introduction with hustle culture and technology (1 mark)
  • Loss of connection (1 mark)
  • Solutions and role of institutions (1 mark)
  • Expression and conclusion (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Article Writing (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)

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