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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q5
You are Sonia/Shivam of 52, Main Street, Green City. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily expressing your views on the usage of increased…
You are Sonia/Shivam of $\displaystyle 52$, Main Street, Green City. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily expressing your views on the usage of increased screen time among children and its effects. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter.
What is meant by increased screen time ?
What are the negative effects on physical and mental health ?
What is the impact on academic performance and social skills ?
How can parents and educators help in effectively managing screen time?
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
statement of the problem (concern)
excessive use of mobile, tablet, TV, and gadgets
health problem - lack of concentration, hyperactivity, poor eye sight
urgent need for action - such as - awareness programmes in schools, checks at home
suggestions for reducing screen-time
request for raising public awareness
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