CBSE Class 12 English 2026: question 6(B)
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 301/1/1, section B, question 6(B), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q6(B) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedReport Writing
Your school organised a 'Tastes of India' Week to educate students on the diversity of Indian cuisine. Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities conducted during the week. Describe the events, participation details, chief guest, and the overall impact of the programme on the school. You are Arti/Aryan a student of Std. XII and the Secretary of the School Magazine Editorial Board. You may organise your report on the basis of
What – When – Where – Who – Why – How
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
Use the What-When-Where-Who-Why-How outline.
Hint 2
Write in the past tense and the third person.
Hint 3
Mention numbers or names of events for detail.
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
Heading and byline: 'Tastes of India Week at ... School', reported by Arti/Aryan, Secretary, Editorial Board, with date.
- 1 mark
What, when, where: A week-long programme, 'Tastes of India', was held from 10-14 February 2026 on the school premises to show the diversity of Indian cuisine.
- 1 mark
Activities and participation: Regional food stalls, a recipe contest, a quiz and a food-map display. Students of classes VI-XII took part, with parents helping.
- 1 mark
Chief guest and why: A renowned chef, the chief guest, praised the effort. The aim was to promote cultural understanding and healthy eating.
- 1 mark
Impact and close: The week built unity, awareness of nutrition and pride in heritage. Within 120-150 words with accurate language.
Answer: Report covering what, when, where, who, why and how with impact
Where the marks are
- Heading and byline (1 mark)
- What, when and where (1 mark)
- Activities and participation (1 mark)
- Chief guest and purpose (1 mark)
- Impact and expression (1 mark)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Report Writing (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
- Topic: Newspaper Report of a School Event
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