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Attempt any one of the two… (Class 12 English 2026, Q3a)

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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Board exam 2026, set 301/5/1 · 4 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 12 English 2026: question 3(a)

Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 301/5/1, section B, question 3(a), for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q3(a) · 4 marks · WritingCompetency-basedNotice Writing

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words.

Your school is planning to conduct an inter-class panel discussion on the topic 'Ethical Use of Social Media' to sensitise students about responsible online behaviour. You are Pragya/Paras, the head of the Organising Committee of Green View Public School. Write a notice to inform students and also invite registrations from classes XI and XII. Include all 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 301/5/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Begin with the school name, the word NOTICE, the date and a heading.

Hint 2

Include when, where and who may register.

Hint 3

End at the bottom left with your name and designation, and keep the whole notice inside a box.

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.

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  1. Format: a boxed notice with the school name (GREEN VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL), the heading NOTICE, the date of issue, and at the bottom left the signature, name and designation.

    1 mark

  2. Content: the title is Panel Discussion: 'Ethical Use of Social Media'. It will be an inter-class event on 20 August 2025 at 11 a.m. in the school auditorium. Its purpose is to sensitise students to responsible online behaviour.

    1 mark

  3. Content: students of Classes XI and XII may register with the Organising Committee (limit of 4 per class) by 14 August. Contact Pragya, Head, Organising Committee.

    1 mark

  4. Expression: correct grammar and spelling, clear organisation, and a formal tone.

    1 mark

Answer: Boxed notice with format, event details, registration and contact information.
GREEN VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL
NOTICE
10 August 2025
Panel Discussion on 'Ethical Use of Social Media'
An inter-class panel discussion will be held on 20 August 2025 at 11 a.m. in the school auditorium to sensitise students to responsible online behaviour. Students of Classes XI and XII are invited to register with the Organising Committee (4 per class) by 14 August.
Pragya
Head, Organising Committee

Where the marks are

  • Correct notice format (1 mark)
  • Event, date, time, venue and purpose (1 mark)
  • Invitation to register, deadline and contact (1 mark)
  • Expression (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

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

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