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

CBSE Class 12 English 2026: question 6(a)

Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 301/5/1, 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.

India is facing an increasing water crisis due to overuse, pollution and poor conservation policies. Water scarcity is becoming a servious concern. Write an article for 'Nature' Magazine on the need to conserve water and promote sustainable practices. You are Devina/ Dev. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas.

  • why is water conservation important ?
  • causes of water scarcity
  • effective water-saving methods
  • how can individuals, communities and government help solve the problem ?

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 301/5/1.

Hints

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

Hint 1

Give the article a title and a by-line.

Hint 2

Follow the cues in order: importance, causes, methods, then who should act.

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 agree and the official marking scheme matchesChecked 2026-11-01

  1. Format: a catchy title, 'Save Every Drop', and a by-line, 'By Devina'.

    1 mark

  2. Content: water is vital for life, farming and industry. Scarcity is caused by over-extraction of groundwater, wastage, pollution of rivers and poor planning.

    1 mark

  3. Content: methods include rainwater harvesting, fixing leaks and reusing water. Individuals should avoid wastage, communities should run conservation drives, and governments should enforce strict laws against polluters.

    1 mark

  4. Expression: fluent, organised paragraphs with a strong conclusion.

    2 marks

Answer: Article: 'Save Every Drop' by Devina.
Water is the basis of life, yet India faces a growing water crisis. Over-extraction of groundwater, wastage, polluted rivers and poor planning have worsened scarcity, and many regions face shortages every summer.
Simple steps can help. Rainwater harvesting, prompt repair of leaking taps and reuse of water at home save thousands of litres. Individuals must use water wisely, communities can organise conservation drives and clean local ponds, and schools can spread awareness.
The government must enforce strict laws against polluting rivers and lakes, and must plan better. If we act today, we secure water for tomorrow.

Where the marks are

  • Title and by-line (1 mark)
  • Importance and causes (1 mark)
  • Methods and the roles of individuals, communities and government (1 mark)
  • Expression (2 marks)

Revise the chapter

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

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