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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 3 · Q5
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the issue of plastic waste and the importance of reducing the use of single-use…
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the issue of plastic waste and the importance of reducing the use of single-use plastics. Also suggest effective ways to raise awareness about the issue. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are Mukesh/Mahima of $\displaystyle 473$, Hembagh, Project Lead for 'Environment - Our Responsibility'.
Plastic Pollution - its effects
Damage soil, choke animals, poison ground water
Health Risks - inhalation and absorption of micro plastics
Carry reusable shopping bags
Government bans and penalties
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
statement highlighting the issue -
examples for the same
need to reduce it, ways to reduce it
different activities that can be undertaken
urgent need for action - awareness programmes in schools, checks at home
request for raising public awareness
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