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English Core · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q6
You are Aanya/Ankit. You are deeply disturbed by how moments of silence and relaxed living are vanishing from today's fast-paced, lives. You decide…
You are Aanya/Ankit. You are deeply disturbed by how moments of silence and relaxed living are vanishing from today's fast-paced, lives. You decide to write an article for the newspaper on 'The Vanishing Art of Slowing Down'.
You may use the following cues alongwith your own ideas :
• impact of hustle culture and technology on mental well-being.
• losing connection with nature, people and self.
• importance of mindful celebrations and slow/relaxed living.
• role of schools, communities, and media.
• need for digital boundaries, reflection, and simple joys.
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
Problems
fast-paced Lifestyle - constant connectivity, over scheduling, lack of breaks
anxiety, stress, shallow social interactions, digital fatigue
cultural loss - festivals and traditions becoming just performative and rushed
Solutions
importance of relaxed living - mindfulness, real conversations, reconnecting with nature
encourage reflection & introspection/ making time for family and friends / screen free hours
local celebrations, nature walks, reading circles, pursuing hobbies
media campaigns - to promote slower pace of life, silence and balance
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