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English Core · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q6
India is facing an increasing water crisis due to overuse, pollution and poor conservation policies. Water scarcity is becoming a serious concern.…
India is facing an increasing water crisis due to overuse, pollution and poor conservation policies. Water scarcity is becoming a serious 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?
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
importance of water conservation - without it life is not possible
causes of water scarcity - over extraction / wastage / poor planning
effective water-saving methods - rainwater harvesting / fixing leaks promptly / no water wastage / use water judiciously
role of individuals, communities and government - awareness campaigns in schools, colleges and neighbourhoods / strict laws and punishment for polluting rivers and lakes / community-level water conservation drives
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