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English Core · 2023 · 5 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q5
A survey reveals that advertisements impact both young and old. They are lured by the discounted prices and the promises made by the product…
A survey reveals that advertisements impact both young and old. They are lured by the discounted prices and the promises made by the product manufacturers. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your views in 120-150 words on how advertisements may mislead the consumers and give suggestions on how they can make informed decisions. You are Carol/Philip. You may use the given input.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Read with care
Inaccurate facts
Exaggerate features
Heavy discounts
Promote products with unproven value
Distract with visuals
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
great impact of advertisements on consumers
advertisements mislead the consumers
false promises
discounts offered
Suggestions
fact check by consumers
valid proof of claims made
not to be distracted by visuals
need of consumer awareness
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