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

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. Heading and byline: 'Tastes of India Week at ... School', reported by Arti/Aryan, Secretary, Editorial Board, with date.

    1 mark
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Impact and close: The week built unity, awareness of nutrition and pride in heritage. Within 120-150 words with accurate language.

    1 mark

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)

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