QUESTION BANK ON REPORT WRITING

Q1. MMD School, Nashik, recently organised a science symposium on the topic: 'Effect
of pollution on quality of life'. You are Amit/Amita Raazdan, editor of the school
magazine. Write a report on the event for your school magazine. (150 – 200 words)
(SOURCE- CBSE 2018)
Answer:
Report on Science Symposium held at MMD School, Nashik
-By
Amit/ Amita Raazdan, Editor of the school magazine
A symposium was organised on 1 March 2018 in the school on the topic "Effect of
Pollution on Quality of Life". All the science students were a part of the elucidative
programme.
The event stared with the felicitation of the guest speakers. Thereafter, the participants
were espoused by Sh. Suraj Prakash. He acquainted them with the objectives and goals
of the workshop. The resource person Dr. Hari Om Gupta reflected his profound
knowledge on the topic and highlighted how important it is to curb the menace of
pollution.
An exalting demonstration of effects of pollution on our lives galvanized the engrossed
participants. After the lunch break Dr. K.K. Arora, Resource Person, exhibited the possible
steps that can be undertaken at the personal level to reduce pollution. It was followed by
another session on the basic concept behind pollution reduction which triggered the
young minds into thinking innovative ways.
An interactive concourse ignited the inquisitiveness of participants. They have committed
themselves completely to bring about a change in the situation. The informative
workshop culminated with a vote of thanks proposed by the head of the science
department.

Q2. You are Karan/ Kirti of L.M. Memorial Public School, Dwarka. Your school has
adopted a village as a social responsibility. Students are being taken to teach the
children of that village on a regular basis. Write a report, for your school magazine, on
the various other programmes organized there in 150-200 words.
(SOURCE- CBSE Sample Question Paper 2018-19)
Answer:
VILLAGE ADOPTION- A STEP TOWARDS BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
-BY KARAN/ KRITI
On the occasion of World Literacy Day, L.M. Memorial Public School, Dwarka has taken
an oath to embrace the village named Rajpur.
The school has taken the responsibility of educating the people residing in the village.
Selected students from each standard are taken there every weekend, during school
hours to impart knowledge. The first 6 month motive is to make each and every person
capable of reading and writing. Free books and stationery is being provided for quality
education. Children are given time to spend with each other, play games and interact.
Apart from the educational needs, special care is devoted to hygiene and sanitation. Girls
are being given awareness on the importance of menstrual hygiene as well. Various talent
hunts have been organised which left everyone overawed. The immense enthusiasm and
zeal in the people to learn is the main driving factor.
A family kind of environment is being created. The school treats the people of the village
as its own students and is unbiased. By adopting a village, the school is making its students
sensitive towards the needs of the environment at a young age. It is committed towards
raising the leaders of tomorrow.

Q3. Cultural Society Sunshine Public School, Nellore organised an adult literacy camp
in its neighbourhood. Write a report in 150-200 words on the camp for your school
newsletter. You are P.V. Sunitha, Secretary. Use the following clues: no. of volunteers
– hours spent in teaching – location of the class – chairs, blackboards – no. of people
attending the camp – benefit.
(SOURCE- CBSE 2017)
Answer:
ADULT LITERACY CAMP
-BY P. V. SUNITHA, SECRETARY
An adult literacy camp was organised by Cultural Society Sunshine Public School, Nellore
in the school neighbourhood yesterday extending educational options to those adults,
who have lost the opportunity and have crossed the age of formal education. The
activities of the camp were carried out by the cultural society of the school and there
were a total of 25 volunteers.
The camp began with the welcome speech for the chief guest, Mrs. Kavita Naik, a
renowned social worker. 400 people were a part of the camp. They were divided into
different groups in accordance with their competencies. They were taught the basics for
being able to read and write. Free books and stationery is being provided for quality
education. All the arrangements including desks and blackboard were done in advance.
Apart from the educational needs, special care was devoted to hygiene and sanitation.
They were taught basics of cleanliness like types of wastes and their management.
Refreshments were also provided to the participants. The immense enthusiasm and zeal
in the people to learn iwas the main driving factor.
The chief guest distributed the certificates of participation among the volunteers. The
camp ended on a positive note. There was an atmosphere of learning and growing
together.

Q4. You are Sandhya/ Sohan an active member of the Animal Lovers Club which works
for the welfare of animals by preventing cruelty to them. Recently you visited
Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home. You were pleasantly surprised to see the good
treatment given to the animals. Write a report in 150-200 words on your visit.
You may use the following points: injured dogs and cats – abandoned pets – very old
animals – all very well cared for – well-equipped medical room – veterinary surgeon –
green surroundings.
(SOURCE- CBSE 2018 compartment)
Answer:
Visit to Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home
-Sandhya/Sohan
Animal Lovers Club was recently invited by the Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home for a
visit where an opportunity to oversee the working of the organisation was given.
It is a home to abandoned pets, rescued animals and the ones injured on the streets.
There were many old animals as well. It was astounding to see the quality of care the
animals are being given. They have a family-like environment for them. This helps them
to heal faster and stay happy. The animal home has all the facilities ranging from well-
equipped medical room to a veterinary surgeon. Regular check-ups of those unwell by a
team of veterinary specialists are carried out. The surroundings are animal-friendly as
well. They are not being ruthlessly kept in cages. They have green surroundings with
enough space for them to play and nurture.
Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home is doing a mind-blowing job by understanding and
fulfilling the needs of those who can’t speak for themselves. The experience was an
overwhelming one.

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Q5. Independence Day was celebrated in your school. District Magistrate, Ms. Indu
Bala Sharma was the Chief Guest. Write a report on the function in 150-200 words
describing all the activities that took place. You are Head boy/Head girl.
(SOURCE- 2017 COMPARTMENT)
Answer:
GD Goenka School celebrated the Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic
fervour. On the morning of August 14, 2018, our students presented hand-made greeting
cards and tri-colour flag badges to the senior management functionaries of the school.
The cultural programme at school commenced with everyone singing ‘Vande Mataram’
followed by flag hoisting by the chief guest, Ms. Indu Bala Sharma, the District Magistrate.
The spirit of freedom and nationalism was well exhibited by the students as well as the
teachers through a spectrum of patriotic poems, speeches, quiz on freedom fighter, songs
and dance. Committed to the task of nation building, both faculty and student teachers
pledged to serve their motherland through spreading education and serving the
community. A presentation on the historical evolution of the national flag of India was
shown. A documentary on the contribution of unsung heroes of Indian freedom struggle
like Tirupur Kumaran, Kamla Devi Chattopadhayay and Khudiram Bose enlightened the
audience. A few of them spoke on the history and significance of the Independence Day
and shed light on the special highlight of celebrations this year
It ended with a speech by the principal on the topic, “What does freedom mean to me?”
The celebration concluded with the inspiring words of the principal madam, followed by
the National Anthem and the distribution of refreshments.

Question 1.
You are Sweety/Suresh of L.M. Jain School, Ajmer. As Secretary of your School Co-curricular
Activities Club, you visited a slum area in your city where the people suffered a great loss of
life and property in a massive fire. The students of your school rendered their services and
material help to the victims. Write a report in 150-200 words for your school magazine. (Delhi
2010)
Answer:
 Students Service To Victims Of Fire
By: Sweety
L.M. Jain School

14th February, 20xx. A major slum area in Vilas Nagar was gutted by a massive fire on 10th
February, 20xx.

The fire whose exact cause is still not very clear caused extensive damage to life and property.
Ten persons lost their lives, many were injured and about two hundred people were rendered
homeless.

Our school joined and relief to the victims. The students of our school got together and collected
food packets, old clothes, medicines, utensils, etc. to be distributed to these homeless and
helpless people. Ten students and three teachers personally visited this slum area to ensure
proper and fair distribution of the items that had been collected and thus provided some relief
to these unfortunate people in their time of crisis and misery.

Question2
Recently your school held a Seminar on Conservation of Water as a part of World Water Day
celebrations. As the School Pupil Leader of Maryland School, Gurgaon, write a report in 150-
200 words for a local daily. Sign as Pritham/Preeti. (Delhi 2010)
Answer:

Seminar On Water Conservation

By: Preeti
Maryland School,

Gurgaon 16th March, 20xx, Gurgaon: Our school organised a seminar on ‘Water Conservation’ as
part of the World Water Day Celebrations on 13th August, 20xx. The main aim of this seminar
was to remind us all about the need to save the government and the non-governmental
organisations in providing help water as it is a precious source imperative for our survival.

distinguished environmentalists and eminent personalities were our guest speakers and they
reiterated the need not only of conserving water but also spoke at length on how to conserve
water by stressing upon the fact that each drop of water is precious. Dr. Yashraj, an eminent
environmentalist, suggested rain-water harvesting as one of the best ways to conserve water.

Using visual aids to highlight his discourse, he suggested that to ensure availability of water for
the future generations the withdrawal of fresh water from an ecosystem should not exceed its
natural replacement rate. The seminar concluded on the note that water conservation is the most
cost-effective, environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water and so each one of
us must do our bit towards improving water management to enhance optimum use of water.

Question 3.
Your school organised an exhibition-cum-sale of the items prepared under Work Experience
Certificate by your school students. There was an overwhelming response from the public.
Prepare a report in 150-200 words for a local daily. You are the Coordinator, S.U.P.W.
activities, Nita School, Gurgaon. (All India 2010)
Answer:

An Exhibition-Cum-Sale
By: ABC, Coordinator, SUPW Activities
Nita School, Gurgaon

3rd Aug. 20xx, Gurgaon. Our school organised an exhibition-cum-sale of items prepared under
Work Experience by our students on the 31st of July in the school lawns. It was heartening to
see the overwhelming response our endeavour got from not only the parents but also from the
general public who showed a lot of interest in the items made by the students. A wide array of
items such as candles, greeting cards, jewellery boxes, wooden handicrafts had been prepared
by talented students.

The students were really encouraged by the positive feedback they got from everyone present.
Our principal too was personally present there all the time interacting with everyone. He
appreciated the students’ hard work and creativity and announced that the money collected
from the sale of items would be donated to an old-age home in the vicinity of our school. Our
principal also decided that such initiatives would be taken up by our school more frequently to
motivate the creative students and to help a noble cause.

Question 4.
Your state government has banned the use of plastic bags. You are Amarjeet, a reporter of
The National Herald. Write a report in 150-200 words on how the ban is being ignored and
what damage the indiscriminate use of plastic bags in causing to the environment. (Comptt.
Delhi 2010)
Answer:

Environment Unfriendly Polybags

By: Amarjeet, Staff Reporter
The National Herald
In the year 2002 the government had banned the production and use of plastic bags in our
country. But unfortunately, these are now being widely used again everywhere. Not only are
we using a huge number of polybags daily but we are also discarding them in our drains
uncaring about the fact that they will block the flow of drain water. Polybags are also a threat
to our environment. They cause pollution, kill wildlife and are responsible for using up the
natural resources of the earth. They are one of the main factors that litter the landscape. If
burnt, they will infuse the surrounding air with toxic fumes.

The main problem of plastic bags is that they are non-biodegradable. The decomposition of
plastic takes around a thousand years, so with the plastic rubbish produced each day it is likely
that this problem will never be solved. While the government works out ways to lessen the
impact of polybags on the environment each one of us too should shoulder some responsibility
for this problem that ultimately harms us all.

Question 5.
You are Ramesh/Rani, Sports Secretary, Government Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh.
Last Monday an inter-school twenty-over cricket match was played on your school ground.
Write a report in 150-200 words on the match. (Comptt. All India 2010)
Answer:

Inter-School Twenty Over Cricket Match

Ramesh, Sports Secretary,

Govt. Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh 17th January, 20xx. Last Monday an inter-school
twenty over cricket match played in our school grounds between Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector-4
and Central School, Sector-37.

It was one of the most thrilling match that we all had seen as the winner was decided only
after the last ball of the match had been bowled. Kendriya Vidyalaya won the toss and chose to
bat. They set a target of 130 runs in twenty overs for the opposition team who beat them in the
last ball of the match by hitting a boundary which took their score to 131 runs. Central School
had to make ten runs in the last two balls in order to win. Their star batsman ABC scored a six
followed by a fantastic boundary to take his team to victory.

It was a great match with a nail-biting finish and all the spectators present there thoroughly
enjoyed watching it.
Question 6.
A major bus mishap which left several people seriously injured took place at Nicholas Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai. Luckily no life was lost. Collect the information from the
eyewitnesses and send a report in 150-200 words to ‘The Nungambakkam Times’. You are
Vinod/Vinodhini, a reporter. (Delhi 2011)
Answer:

Bus Mishap
Vinod, Staff Reporter

The Nungambakkam Times 14th February, 20xx: A major bus mishap took place at Nicholas
Road in Nungambakkam, Chennai yesterday at about 10 a.m. It resulted in serious injuries to
almost twelve of the twenty-five passengers who were on board the bus. Luckily though, there
was no loss of life. An eyewitness accounts how the high speeding bus overturned when it took
a sharp turn in an attempt to avert a collision with a truck that was coming in the wrong
direction.

The authorities have arrested the truck driver for his negligence. The bus driver could not be
taken into custody for overspeeding as he is admitted in hospital with grievous injuries. The
state government has announced a compensation of? 25,000 for those seriously injured and
‘10,000 for those whose injurious are not very serious. A state-level inquiry has also been
ordered into the mishap.

Question 7.
You are Poorva/Partha, Cultural Secretary of your school, D.B. Senior Secondary School,
Ambur. A week-long Music and Dance festival was organised by your school. Write a report in
150-200 words for your school magazine. Invent the details. (All India 2011)
Answer:

Music And Dance Fiesta

Poorva, Cultural Secretary
D.B. Senior Secondary School, Ambur

26th August, 20xx: Our school organised a week-long Music and Dance festival, which
commenced on the 18th of August and ended on the 26th of August, in which 15 schools of our
town participated.

It was a great music and dance extravaganza which saw a wide variety of Indian classical music
and folklore and western music and dance forms. During this week-long festival, many
competitions and programmes were organised in our school and these were graced by illustrious
musicians and reputed dancers.
 On the concluding day of this festival, a two-hour-long programme displaying a unique fusion of
classical and western dance and music was put up. This was a treat and delight for all music and
dance lovers and was also the highlight of our festival. Seeing the huge success of this fiesta our
principal assured us that attempts would be made to organise it on a regular basis.

Question8.
You visited a Job Fair organised by Ability Foundation at Chennai recently. You were impressed
to see that nearly 55 companies from various sectors such as information technology,
telecommunication, electronics etc. offered jobs to the final year students of colleges. As a
reporter of ‘The Deccan Times’, Chennai, prepare a report in 150-200 words. You are
Peeyush/Priya. (All India 2011)
Answer:

Great Job Opportunities For Young Students

Priya, Staff Reporter,
The Deccan Times

14th April, 20xx: The Ability Forum organised a Job Fair in Chennai for final year students of
colleges. The fair witnessed an overwhelming response from job seekers and companies from
across the region.

The two-day event saw 55 companies from various sectors, such as information technology,
telecommunication, electronics, etc. offering jobs to these students. It was really a great
incentive for these fresh graduates to be offered jobs literally ‘on a platter’. Over 500 job seekers
walked into seek well-paying jobs with the most renowned companies. This is surely going to
motivate other undergraduates to attend this fair every year.

Such employment fairs should be organised as these provide an ideal platform for students who
are on the lookout for jobs after having completed their graduate-level education.

Question 9.
You witnessed a programme performed by differently-abled persons on Zee TV. You were
very much impressed by their performance and were emotionally touched. Highlighting their
talent, the reaction of the judges to their performance etc., prepare a report in 150-200
words for your school magazine. You are Gopal/Gopi, Student Editor of the magazine. (All
India 2011)
Answer:
 A Special Programme On Zee Tv
Gopi, Student Editor

On the occasion of Independence Day, Zee TV organized a special programme in which

differently-abled persons performed in front of a live audience and were also watched by
millions of people across the globe. They displayed their talent in the fields of music and dance.
Their performances left the judges, the audience and the viewers enthralled. I am sure it also
touched the hearts of many.

An outstanding sequence, in which wheelchair-bound boys and girls performed ‘Bharatnatyam’,

left the audience spellbound and got a standing ovation from the judges.

It was most touching to see these children performing with such perfection despite their
handicaps and their zest and enthusiasm added an extra touch to their performance. I strongly
feel more such shows should be telecast so that more disabled children get an opportunity to
showcase their talent. This will give them self-confidence that in spite of their disabilities they
too are very much a part of our society.

Question 10.
You are Pulkil/Prema, a staff reporter of The Times of India. You have been asked to cover an
incident of daylight robbery on the outskirts of Delhi when the inmates were present in the
house. Write a report in 150-200 words. (Comptt. Delhi 2011)
Answer:

Daylight Robbery
Prema, Staff Reporter
Tire Times of India

17th August, 20xx, Delhi: A daring, daylight robbery has set fear and anxiety in the minds of the
residents of Najafgarh, that lies on the outskirts of Delhi.

Four armed robbers entered the house of a retired IAS official in broad daylight at about 4 p.m.
The official himself was present in the house along with his wife, daughter-in-law and two-year-
old grandson. Though the robbers did not harm the inmates, they locked them up in a store-
room before escaping with? 75,000 cash and gold jewellery worth about? 3 lakhs. This incident
evoked a lot of resentment among the residents of the area who complained about a total
security lapse in their colony.

The police have registered a complaint of robbery and on the basis of the appearance of the
robbers given by the inmates a search has been launched to apprehend all the four.
Question 11.
Recently a cultural programme was arranged by B.M. Public School, Noida with the help of
the local artists of the city for raising funds to
help an association for the differently-abled children of your city. Write a report in 150-200
words for publication in the newsletter of your school. You are Sunil/Sunita, Secretary of the
Social Club of your school. (Comptt. Delhi 2011)
Answer:

Cultural Programme To Help Disabled

By: Sunita, Secretary, Social Club

Our school arranged a cultural programme with the help of the local artists of our city to raise
funds to help an association ‘Nirmal-Chaya’ that works for the differently-abled children of our
city.

All the proceeds from this programme were given to the NGO so that they are in a better
position to provide assistance to these unfortunate children in the form of medical aid. It was
most heartening to see the overwhelming response of our staff, students and their parents for
our noble endeavour. The local artists too participated in this programme without charging any
money as everyone wanted to do their bit for a good cause.

Seeing the positive response of everyone who was involved in this noble cause, our school
authorities have decided to organise one such event every year to help the NGOs of our city.

Question 12.
Write a report in 150-200 words on ‘No Tobacco’ campaign organized by your school in the
academic session 2010-11. You are Deep/ Deepa, Cultural Secretary, Anupam Senior
Secondary School, Meerut. (Comptt. Delhi 2011)
Answer:

‘No Tobacco’ Campaign

Deep, Cultural Secretary,
Anupam Sr. Secondary School, Meerut

Our school organised a ‘No Tobacco’ Campaign on 19th November during the academic session
2010-11. Our school children took out a huge procession around the school carrying posters
and placards and shouting slogans on the harmful effects of tobacco. This campaign also
brought together experts from various fields like fitness experts, public health experts, media
representatives and also members of the youth organizations who increased awareness about
the dangers of using tobacco. Various interschool art competitions, debates and declamations
were also organised as a part of this campaign. The main aim of our campaign was to highlight
the hazards of using tobacco and to encourage people to give up use of tobacco in any form.
Through this campaign the student community came forth in its own way to lend its voice and
draw public attention to the fatal dangers of using tobacco.

Question 13.
Write a report as an eyewitness to the fire accident that occurred in your neighbourhood.
Your report should be within 150-200 words. Invent the necessary details. You are Rashi/
Raman of 15, Ballimaran, Delhi. (Comptt. All India 2011)
Answer:

Fire Mishap
Raman
15 Ballimaran, Delhi

12th September, 20xx, Delhi: A fire broke out in our neighbourhood in Ballimaran yesterday in a
two-storey house due to a gas cylinder explosion.

Three persons received severe burn injuries and household goods worth almost five lakhs were
completely destroyed. It was rather frightening to see the extent of the flames which seemed
to engulf even the adjacent houses. Though the exact cause of the bursting of the cylinder is
not known, it is suspected that a possible leakage in the gas pipe triggered the blast. It took
three fire tenders almost four hours to control the fire. The police have registered a case of
accident and a probe to investigate the exact cause of the fire will be carried out.

The injured persons, a man and two women, have been admitted to the Bums Ward of ABC
Hospital and their condition is stated to be critical.

Question 14.
You are an eye-witness to a road accident resulting in loss of human life and property. As a
press reporter of National Herald, write a report in 150-200 words. (Comptt. All India 2011)
Answer:

Fatal Road Accident

XYZ, Staff Reporter
National Herald

5th May, 20xx, Delhi: Two persons were killed and three injured when a speeding Scorpio
crashed into their Maruti 800 car near the INA Metro Station yesterday afternoon. The incident
took place at around 12:45 p.m. when the victims, aged between 35-40 years, were going from
their office to attend a meeting at South Extension. As their vehicle approached the INA Metro
Station, a speeding Scorpio rammed into the Maruti from behind killing two people on the spot
and injuring the other three occupants. The accident also caused a traffic snarl on the busy road
before the police arrived on the scene and rushed the injured to the nearby AIIMS Trauma
Centre. The accused, driver of the Scorpio, has been arrested and a case of rash and negligent
driving causing death has been registered against him.

Question 15.
Your school Commerce Association organised a seminar for class XII students of the schools of
your zone on the topic, ‘Rising prices create a crisis’. As Co-ordinator of the programme, write
a report in 150-200 words for your school magazine. You are Piyush/Priya of ABC School,
Agra. (Delhi 2012)
Answer:

Seminar On ‘Rising Prices’

Priya, Co-ordinator, Commerce Association
ABC School, Agra

The Commerce Association of our school organised a seminar for the class XII students of all the
schools of our zone on 19th November, 20xx.

The topic of the seminar was ‘Rising prices create a crisis’. The three-day seminar, which was
attended by distinguished and eminent personalities from the field of finance and commerce,
was an eye-opener as to how the ever-rising prices are most likely to cause a crisis to which
there may be no solution. The need of the hour of our government is to check and control the
rising prices which have strained the pocket as well as the well-being of the common man. The
students got an insight into how inflation is hampering the economic growth of our country.

On a concluding note our principal assured us that he would do his best to organise seminars
on contemporary issues regularly.

Question 16.
A new indoor gymnasium has recently been constructed and inaugurated at APJ International
School at Goa. As special correspondent of ‘The Hindu’ draft a report in 150-200 words on the
gymnasium and the inauguration ceremony. (Delhi 2012)
Answer:
 State-Of-The-Art
Gymnasium Inauguration
Special Correspondent,
The Hindu

7th August, Goa: An indoor gymnasium which had been under construction for the past few
months was inaugurated at APJ International School.

The State Health Minister, Shri S.D. Philips, inaugurated the fully equipped air-conditioned
gymnasium yesterday in the presence of the staff and students of the school. In his inaugural
speech, the Minister stressed upon the need of physical fitness and the importance of following
a regular work-out regime in today’s stressful lifestyle. The gymnasium combines innovative
early physical education, pre-gymnastics classes with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and
other facilities.

Such initiatives empower the school children by j helping them to acquire the necessary skills,
confidence and positive self-image needed to become healthy young adults.

Question 17.
Your school conducted a seminar on ‘How to prevent cruelty towards animals’, in which 40
city CBSE schools took part. As Co-ordinator of the programme, write a report in 150-200
words for the school magazine. You are Vikram/Vidhi of C.P.S. Senior Secondary School,
Bengaluru. (Delhi 2012)
Answer:

Seminar To Prevent Cruelty Towards Animals

Vidhi, Co-ordinator
C.P.S. Senior Secondary School, Bangalore

Our school conducted a seminar for classes XI and XII on ‘How to prevent cruelty towards
animals’.

Forty city CBSE schools participated in this three-day seminar which started on 31st October,
20xx. The seminar discussed animal cruelty in perspective to two main themes — preventing
cruelty to animals through early intervention, educating and changing legislation and examining
the connection between cruelty towards animals in relation to the violent human nature.
Distinguished members of the SPCA organisation addressed: the members during this seminar.

They stressed upon the need for compassion and care which is due to animals as living and
responsive beings. Animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of
humans, and that is not to be left to the compassionate impulses of humans but is an
entitlement that must be protected under the law.

During this seminar, other animal-cruelty issues that came under the scanner were fighting
animal cruelty perpetrated by industries like factory farming, the fur industry, animal
experimentation and animals used in entertainment.

Question 18.
You witnessed a bomb blast in a Delhi market when you went there for shopping along with
your parents for Diwali purchases. Write a report in 150-200 words for your school magazine.
(Delhi 2012)
Answer:

Bomb Explosion In Market-Place

By: ABC

Our shopping for Diwali could not have taken a more ghastly and ugly turn, that was beyond
even our worst nightmare.

On 24th October, 20xx, a powerful bomb blast rocked the busy Karol Bagh market where I had
gone along with my parents for Diwali shopping. The explosion took place at about 6.10 pm
near a three-wheeled vehicle which got ripped apart. Within seconds the entire area was
strewn with glass and splattered with blood. Amidst utter fear, chaos and confusion people
were seen running wildly, some in search of their dear ones and others to ensure their own
safety.

I stood they are dumbfounded, almost paralysed with fear as my parents helped an old couple
who had sustained severe injuries in the blast. Not even in my wildest dreams could I have
imagined the horrific sights that then met my eyes. I am convinced that these nightmarish
sights are there to stay in my memory for a lifetime.

Every time I close my eyes I relive those horrifying moments where I can see people wailing
and groaning.

Question 19.
You witnessed a fire accident in a slum area near your colony on Saturday night. You were
very much disturbed at the pathetic sight. Write a report in 150-200 words for your school
magazine. You are Lakshmi/Lakshman, a student of P.D.K. International School, Madurai. (All
India 2012)
Answer:
 Fire In Slum Area
By: Lakshmi

P.D.K. International School, Madurai A fire broke out near our colony, I.G. Extension on 12th
October, 20xx.

This ghastly fire burnt down at least 50 shanties and about 30 casualties were reported. The
meagre belongings of daily wagers and labourers living in this slum were turned to ashes. The
pathetic sight of wailing children and women was heartrending. Since the fire broke out at
around 7.30 pm, most of the womenfolk were cooking their evening meals. So many slum
dwellers had to go hungry that night as the fire brigades took almost four hours to douse the
flames and control the fire. People from our colony came forward to help these distressed
people. We offered packed food and water to them.

The miserable plight of these people as their abodes turned to ashes will continue to haunt the
residents of our locality for a long time.

Question 21.
You are Jay/Jaya, an NCC cadet from Shyamala Memorial Hall, Trichy. You were selected as a
member of the contingent to represent Tamil Nadu in the Republic Day parade in Delhi. Write
a report for your school magazine, in 150-200 words on the programme, and about your
participation. (Comptt. All India 2012)
Answer:

Parade Honour
By: Jay, NCC Cadet
Shyamala Memorial Hall, Trichy

It was indeed a great honour for me to be selected as a member of the contingent to represent
Tamil Nadu in the Republic Day Parade in Delhi. It was heartwarming to hear the loud applause
and cheers that greeted our float as we marched past the VIP area which seated the President
of India, the Prime Minister and various other foreign dignitaries. I felt extremely proud to be a
member of the contingent to march on Rajpath with 86 other members. This march past was
indeed wonderful with each contingent marching along in all their finery and official
decorations. Our contingent highlighted the culture of Tamil Nadu by presenting the ‘Karagam’
folk dance. We had put in a great amount of practice and every minor detail was looked into
minutely. We wanted to do everything perfectly including our costumes, jewellery and the
essential props that were needed because the event we had been selected for was one that
was of great national significance and pride. It was a lifetime opportunity for us and we wanted
to put up our best.

Question 22.
You are Jay/Jaya, studying in Shyamala Memorial Hall, Trichy. Some students of your school
attended a first aid training camp for a week at Red Cross Headquarters of your state. Write a
report for your school magazine in 150-200 words on the events of the camp and your
participation and performance. (Comptt. All India 2012)
Answer:

First Aid Training Camp

By: Jaya,

Shyamalan Memorial Hall Some students of class XII of our school got an opportunity to attend
a first aid training camp for a week at the Red Cross Headquarters in Chennai.

Attending this camp proved very helpful to us because it gave us an opportunity to learn as to
how we can help in providing emergency health care for anyone who requires immediate first-
aid. I am sure all those who attended this camp will help make a difference to society. Our
seven-day training started with a batch of 20 volunteers who received training under a Red
Cross trainer.

The training comprised practical sessions in artificial respiration, use of bandages, simple
medication through common drugs and ointments etc. Apart from administering first aid in
emergency situations, the trainer also made us understand the basis of home nursing. We were
also trained in potentially life-saving techniques that can be performed with minimal
equipment.

At the end of our seven-day camp, we were given a course completion certificate in which our
performance was evaluated. We were confident we were now in a position of saving a life in
case of an emergency.

Question 23.
You are Deepak/Deepika, Secretary of Ahimsa club, Parsva Public School, Delhi. On 2nd
October your school observed ‘International Day for Peace and Non-violence’, organizing
various activities such as visit to Raj Ghat, Charkha spinning, lectures by eminent Gandhians
etc. Write a report on the same in 150-200 words. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:
 International Day For
Peace And Non-Violence
By: Deepika,

Secretary, Ahimsa Club Parsva Public School, Delhi Our school observed ‘International Day for
Peace and Non-violence’ on 2nd October this year.

This was our way to pay our tribute to the Father of our Nation by attempting to highlight the
principles he followed that enabled him to win our independence. On this occasion, our school
organized various activities such as a visit to Raj Ghat, Charkha Spinning, lectures by eminent
Gandhians etc. It was enlightening to hear the lectures of the eminent Gandhians who
emphasised Gandhiji’s foremost principles that guided all his thoughts and activities. These
included complete unity and integrity of the body, mind and soul in an individual. It was also
revealed that one of the greatest achievements of Gandhiji was the spiritualisation of politics.

This celebration was the most enlightening way to commemorate the memory of the Father of
Our Nation.

Question 24.
Your school, Sea View Public School, Kochi, organized a Blood-donation Camp on the occasion
of the Republic Day celebrations. As Cultural Secretary of your school, write a report on the
event in 150-200 words. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:

Blood Donation Camp

By: Cultural Secretary,

Sea View Public School, Kochi Our school organized a Blood Donation Camp on 26th January,
20xx on the occasion of the Republic Day celebrations.

This camp was a huge success and saw the participation from over 300 students and 50 faculty
members. The camp was organized in collaboration with the Red Cross Society of India. Dr. Bela
Anand from the Red Cross Society appreciated the efforts of the school in organizing the camp.
She appreciated the overwhelming response from the students as well as teachers and said it
felt good when people, especially young students, come forward for a noble cause.

Refreshments, certificates of appreciation and blood donor cards were given to all the donors.
Our Principal finally administered the vote of thanks.
Question 25.
Traffic police has launched a special drive against pollution causing vehicles. This has led to
traffic jams and crowds at important intersections. Write a report in 150-200 words to be
published in ‘Chennai Times’. You are Prince/Priya, 12 M.G. Road, Adayar, Chennai. (Delhi
2013)
Answer:

Pollution Check Causes A Mess

By: Priya,

12, M.G. Road, Adayar, Chennai 26th August, 20xx, Chennai: The traffic police has recently
launched a special drive against the pollution causing vehicles. This has created more confusion
than relief. It has led to traffic jams and crowds at important intersections.

The traffic constables have gone into overdrive by putting barricades and conducting checks on
pollution. These barricades, put up by the police, create heavy traffic snarls especially during
the peak hours. Traffic congestion is a problem for commuters who are invariably delayed in
reaching their destination.

The police need to restrict their drive to lean traffic hours. This way they will be able to carry
forth their drive against pollution without causing inconvenience to the commuters.

Question 26.
Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal celebrated ‘Nutrition Week’ from 1st September to 7th
September by arranging inter-school cookery contests, oratorical, painting and poster
competitions, besides talks by eminent nutritionists and medical professionals. There was an
overwhelming response from students and parents. Prepare a report in 150-200 words to be
published in your school magazine. You are Arjun/Anita, School Pupil Leader. (All India 2013)
Answer:

Nutrition Week Celebrated

By: Anita,
School Pupil Leader,

Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal Our school celebrated ‘Nutrition Week’ from the 1st to the 7th
September, 20xx.

The theme of the celebration was ‘Food & Nutrition for Better Health’. The celebration aimed
to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating. Inter-school cookery contests,
oratorical, painting and poster competitions were held, besides talks by eminent nutritionists
and medical professionals. It was heartening to see the overwhelming response of students and
parents. The highlight of the week-long celebration was a constant reiteration of healthy eating
habits and adequate physical activity as a key to a healthy life.

The ‘Nutrition Week’ provided a reminder to everyone that an appropriate lifestyle can prevent
us from diseases, improve our quality of life and increase life- expectancy. Nutrition Week was
concluded by a prize distribution ceremony.

Question 27.
You are Roshan/Rohini, School Pupil Leader of Meerut Public School, Meerut. Your school
joined a campaign organised by various agencies of your city to create awareness among
people to conserve water. Write a report in 150-200 words highlighting the activities such as
rainwater harvesting etc. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:

Water-Conservation
By: Rohini,

School Pupil Leader Meerut Public School, Meerut On 12th September, 20xx: Our school joined
a water conservation campaign at the India Habitat Centre.

This campaign was organised by various agencies of our city to create awareness among
people to conserve water. The main agenda of this campaign was to reiterate the need to save
water which is a precious source for our survival. Distinguished environmentalists suggested
rain-water harvesting as the best way to conserve water and used visual aids to explain the
process to harvest rainwater.

The agencies explained time and again on the fact that water-conservation is the most cost-
effective, environmentally sound way to reduce the demand of water and each one of us must
do our bit towards improving water management to enhance optimum use of water.

Question 28.
You are Smitha/Smith, Secretary, Cultural Association, Motilal Fomra School, Tirupati. Last
month your school celebrated Library Week in which book reading sessions, writing of book
reviews, lectures by eminent writers, etc. were organised. Write a report on it to be
published in your school newsletter in 150-200 words. (All India 2013)
Answer:
 Library Week Celebrated
By: Smitha,

Secretary, Cultural Association Motilal Fomra School, Tirupati Our school celebrated Library
Week from 5lh January to 12th January.

This was a great opportunity for each one of us to recognise the value of libraries. It was a
much-awaited event and we made lots of preparations for it. Competitions were held on topics
ranging from English Elocution, Book Mark Making, Book Cover Designs and Writing Book
Reviews. Many students participated in these events and gave in their best. In addition to these
competitions, book reading sessions and lectures by eminent writers were also organised. The
new books purchased by our school library were also displayed.

Library Week was altogether a very interesting and enjoyable week for students as well as
teachers, who are already looking forward to celebrating it in the following years.

Question 29.
You are Rohini/Rehan. Your school KRM Senior Secondary School, Gurgaon organised a
workshop on how to conserve energy. A number of CBSE schools participated in it. Many
eminent personalities addressed the students. Write a report in 150-200 words for your
school magazine. (All India 2013)
Answer:

Workshop On
Energy Conservation
By: Rohini

KRM Senior Secondary School, Gurgaon Our school organised a workshop on ‘How to conserve
energy’ on 24th April, 20xx. Around 25 CBSE schools participated in it.

The participants were trained on various tools and methods for energy conservation and
efficient use of energy. A training manual titled ‘Doing More with Less’ was distributed to all the
participants. Many eminent personalities from the Energy Department of the NRSE Division
addressed the students. They highlighted the importance of incorporating energy into different
spheres. They also pointed out the various steps that could be taken at the individual levels to
conserve energy and use it efficiently.

The workshop which was organised as a part of the project, Building Energy Awareness on
Conservation (BEACON), was most enlightening and everyone felt more such workshops should
be organised at regular intervals.
Question 30.
Keeping in view the frequent occurrence of earthquakes, floods and torrential rains in
different parts of the country, your school arranged a talk on disaster management. The
speaker explained the precautionary measures to be taken by the public and the government
in case of emergency. As a student reporter, Ravi/Rani prepare a report on the talk in 100125
words, to be published in your local paper. (All India 2013)
Answer:

Talk On Disaster Management

By: Ravi,
Student Reporter

1st April, 20xx: Keeping in view the frequent occurrence of earthquakes, floods and torrential
rains in different parts of our country, our school arranged a talk on disaster management.

The talk was held in our school auditorium at 11 AM, on 24th March, 20xx. The main aim for
arranging this talk was to spread awareness among the people on how to deal with disasters.
The speaker, who was a member of the National Disaster Response Force, explained all of us
about the steps that need to be taken to minimise the risks in case of any disaster. He also
explained with the help of visual aids the precautionary measures that should be taken by the
public and the government in case of an emergency.

This talk, with demonstrations, is sure to help each one of us to enhance our knowledge to deal
with disasters.

Question 31.
Incessant rain has caused irrecoverable damage in your area. As an active participant in the
flood relief programme, write a report in 125-150 words on the different flood relief
measures carried out. You are Krishan/ Krishna. (Delhi 2014)
Answer:

Flood Relief Programme

By: Krishna

In an initiative to provide immediate material and trauma relief to the evacuees of the flood
calamity struck victims in our area the volunteers of ‘The Saviours of the Earth Foundation’
organized a flood relief programme of which I was an active participant. Ever since incessant
rains resulting in heavy floods lashed our area, volunteers of our organization have been
working in coordination with the disaster management team to distribute door to door relief
material to the victims. For providing material relief, our organization has been raising funds
and has also been conducting trauma-relief meditation for the evacuees. A team of 250
volunteers of our organization including doctors are constantly providing medical aid and food,
assisting in rescue operations and clearing the debris.

Question 32.
You have visited a book exhibition in your neighbourhood. Write a report in 125-150 words
on the exhibition. You are Rohan/ Rohini. (Delhi 2014)
Answer:

Book Exhibition
By: Rohini

The Book Trust of India successfully organized a three day Book Exhibition in our neighbourhood,
in the Raja Garden grounds.

Many reputed national and international publishers participated in this event. This fair was
inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University, Professor Kumar.
He appreciated all the arrangements made at the book fair and also visited many stalls and
thanked the publishers for making the book fair such a success. Many people enthusiastically
visited the book fair as it housed a good collection of academic, fiction, research and general
books.

This book fair is likely to play a pivotal role in reiterating the importance of books and is likely to
be recognized as a huge annual cultural event of book bonanza keenly awaited by students,
teachers, scholars, intellectuals, authors and book lovers.

Question 33.
On Teachers’ day, the badge holders of your school organized a grand celebration to honour
the teachers of your school. As the head boy of the school, write a report on the celebration
in 125-150 words. (Delhi 2014)
Answer:
On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, on the 5th of September, the badge holders of our school
organized a grand celebration to honour the teachers of our school.

The programme started with a tribute to Dr. Radhakrishnan. The entire programme had an
emotional and recreational touch. The students had made elaborate preparations to ensure
that the Teachers’ Day, celebrations was a huge success. They had organized various games and
a range of cultural programmes for the teachers.
The students also made a movie for the teachers in which they conveyed their heartfelt
gratitude to their teachers. They also added on video messages from the school alumni and the
members of the governing body of the school wherein the teachers were thanked for their
contribution to the school and the society.

The teachers were overwhelmed with emotion on seeing the movie. The programme ended
with a vote of thanks from our principal.

Question 34.
As you were travelling by train, you happened to witness an accident at an unmanned level
crossing. As the reporter of a newspaper, write a report on the accident, including details of
the number of people injured and the extent of damage caused. (Delhi 2014)
Answer:

Two Killed In Train Accident

By: ABC, Staff Correspondent

16th March, 20xx: Delhi: Two persons were killed when their car was hit by the KK Express at an
unmanned level crossing at Dabri Mor.

The occupants of the car were rushed to a local hospital where they were declared brought
dead. The car driver was identified as Umesh (36) and the other passenger as Soham (39).
Expressing sorrow and shock at the accident, the State Transport Minister, stressed the need to
set up manned level crossings, which should be taken up by the Centre. According to
eyewitnesses, at around 11:15 am, the car was at the level crossing and stopped just before the
KK Express was to pass, but unfortunately, it was too close to the tracks. The car was thrown
around 20 feet from the level crossing.

The area where the road crosses the railway tracks is unmanned, and according to local
residents, this is the second time within one year that a car has been hit by a train. An enquiry
has been ordered into the accident.

Question 35.
You had attended a workshop on personality development for students. Many eminent
personalities had been present. Write a report in 125-150 words on how the workshop
proved to be beneficial. You are Rajesh/Rajshree. (All India 2014)
Answer:
 Workshop On Personality
Development For Students
By: Rajesh

19th April, 20xx: Regular personality development workshops are organized for students
wherein eminent personalities from different fields are invited to interact with the students.

I attended one such workshop organized by Bharat Vikas Sadan, an NGO that works for child
development. About 72 students attended this workshop wherein, Mrs. Rachita Sharma, a
student counsellor and personality trainer conducted the workshop for the development of
students’ communication skills.

Through multimedia presentation, along-with an animated and energizing speech, she stressed
that for rising in any field of career, communication skills play a very important role. After
attending the one hour workshop I understood that this was bound to prove most beneficial to
the students who had attended it. They were sure to gain a lot of valuable knowledge that
would prove to be most useful to them in the future.

I feel such workshops should be organized more frequently to help the youth of the country to
build their personality and become useful citizens of the nation.

Question 36.
A few teachers and students from Edwin University had visited your school on an exchange
programme. You welcomed them grandly. Write a report in 125-150 words on the
celebration. You are Brijesh/Benu. (All India 2014)
Answer:

Exchange Programme
By: Brijesh

16th April, 20xx: A few teachers and students from Edwin University had visited our school on
an exchange programme for ten days.

The teachers were given a grand welcome. The principal, staff and students of our school
personally accorded them a warm welcome. A cultural extravaganza was held to familiarise
them with our traditions and customs. They were served a traditional Indian meal and sweets.
It was heartening to see the foreign teachers and students taking active and enthusiastic part in
the different programmes we had specially organized for them.
Our principal gave the welcome speech and then they were escorted to our school hostel
where they stayed during their ten-day tour of our city.

Question 37.
You are AnuragfAnjali, a reporter with a national daily. You have heard that a multistorey
building near the main railway station has collapsed causing panic in the area. You rush to the
site of the accident along with your team. Write a report in 125-150 words mentioning the
time and place of the accident, number of casualties, the cause of the accident and the rescue
operation conducted by the authorities. (Comptt. Delhi 2014)
Answer:

Multistorey Building Collapses

By: Anjali,

Staff Correspondent 5th September, 20xx: Tragedy struck the city early on Monday morning
when an eight storeyed NDMC building collapsed around 7 a.m. in Central Delhi, near the main
railway station.

The building, civic officials said, was old and probably not maintained well. Rescuers raced to
reach the dozens of people feared trapped in the rubble. At least ten people are reported killed
and twenty have been so far pulled alive from the building and rushed to the hospital, said Alok
Bansal, local commander of the National Disaster Response Force. “Approximately 70 to 80
people are believed to be left behind under the debris.”, Mr. Bansal said, citing reports from his
team on the scene. This is the latest of several building collapses in Delhi and NCR this year.

The State Government has ordered an enquiry into the mishap.

Question 38.
Write a report in 150-200 words on the Zonal Cricket Tournament held in the playground of
A.B.C. School, Laxmi Nagar last week. Your report should include details such as names of
participating teams, exciting, cheerful atmosphere, decorated playground, a large crowd of
cheering students and presentation ceremony. You are Gopalan/Gauri, Student Editor of your
school magazine. (Comptt. Delhi 2014)
Answer:

Zonal Cricket Tournament

By: Gopalan,

Student Editor The Zonal Cricket Tournament was held in the playground of A.B.C. School,
Laxmi Nagar from the 20th to the 27th of September, 20xx.

The participating teams included JMJ School Rohini; XYZ Public School, Roop Nagar; PQR Public
School, Fatehpuri; MPL School, Azadpur; RPW Senior Secondary School, Paschim Vihar and LML
Boys School, Patel Nagar. After a series of knockout rounds, PQR Public School and XYZ Public
School emerged as the finalists.

On the day of the finals, both these teams were cheered by a large crowd of students. After
winning the toss, the PQR Public School team elected to bat first and set a target of 153 runs in
20 overs. But the XYZ team could only get 126 runs and thus PQR Public School won the match
and their star batsmen Akash Ahuja was awarded with ‘Man of the Match’ trophy.

It was most enthralling to see the cheerful and exciting atmosphere in the playground which
seemed to resound with zest and enthusiasm.The winning team was awarded with a trophy,
medals and certificates which were presented by the Honorary Sports Secretary, Shri Vipin
Kumar.

Question 39.
Members of the Social Activities Club of your school recently visited an orphanage run by a
well-known N.G.O. Members of the club were greatly impressed with the atmosphere in the
orphanage. Write a report in 125-150 words, giving details such as clean surroundings, nice
and caring staff, well-fed children with glowing faces, toys and games for kids, etc. You are
Nutan/Naveen, President of your school’s Social Activities Club. (Comptt. All India 2014)
Answer:

Visit To An Orphanage
By: Nutan,

President, Social Activities Club Members of the Social Activities Club of our school recently
visited an orphanage run by a reputed N.G.O.

It was indeed a pleasure to be greeted by smiling faces of innocent children. Before we actually
got to interact with the kids, we were given a tour of the property. Walking around was a
pleasant experience as our expectations of a dusty and gloomy place were replaced by the
reality of a vibrant, heartwarming and welcoming environment. The children smiled with
sparkling and curious eyes as we walked around. We were pleasantly surprised to encounter
such happy and lively kids, who were being looked after by nice and caring staff.

It was a day spent between fun and games and towards the end of our visit we parted with the
promise to return soon.

We would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all the staff members and volunteers of the
orphanage for giving us this opportunity to interact with these wonderful kids.

Question 40.
The members of Saraswati Residents Welfare Association held a protest rally at the District
Park against the decision of the Municipal Corporation to cut down trees for widening of
roads to ease traffic congestion. Write a report on the rally in 125-150 words. You are
Puneeta/ Pramod, the President of the Association. (Comptt. All India 2014)
Answer:

Protest Rally
By: Puneeta, President, Saraswati R.W.A.

25th 20xx: The members of the Saraswati Residents Welfare Association held a protest rally at
the District Park on 19th November, 20xx.

The protest rally was held against the decision of the Municipal Corporation to cut down trees
for widening of roads to ease traffic congestion. Dozens of concerned citizens marched to the
District Park on early Monday morning to strongly protest against what they called ‘rampant
slaughter of trees’.

Since July this year residents have been campaigning against the Municipal Corporation’s
decision to remove around 125 trees as part of its road extension plan. Many multisectoral
groups also joined this protest rally which turned out to be quite successful and hopefully
effective.

Through this protest rally we hope to garner support so as to deter the decision of the
Municipal Corporation to cut down trees.
Question 41.
Cultural Society Sunshine Public School, Nellore organised an adult camp in its
neighbourhood. Write a report in 150-200 words on the camp for your school newsletter. You
are P.V. Sunitha, Secretary. Use the following clues: no. of volunteers—hours spent in
teaching— location of the class—chairs, blackboards—no. of people attending the camp —
benefit. (Delhi 2017)
Answer:

Adult Literacy Camp

By: P.V. Sunitlia, Secretary

Cultural Society, Sunshine Public School, Nellore The cultural society of our school organised an
adult literacy camp in our neighbourhood from 22nd September to 21st October, 20xx for the
slum dwellers, whose colony is located about two kilometres away from our school.

It was heartening to see the overwhelming response of our senior students who were keen
volunteers and spent almost two hours each day teaching the adults who attended the camp in
large numbers. The classes were held under a shed that the community center of our colony
had allowed us to use for the camp. The members of the community center also lent us fifty
chairs and five blackboards. The increasing number of adults who attended our month-long
camp was proof enough of its success and of the fact that they were certainly gaining benefit
from it. Reportedly, nearly 110 adults which included 45 females, benefitted from this noble
initiative taken up by the cultural society of our school.

Adult learners and the need for improved adult literacy deserves our attention and we need to
constantly strive and take up initiatives to ensure literacy for all.

Question 42.
History Society of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Krishna Nagar sent a group of students to visit a place
of historical interest. You, Anant/ Anita, were its leader. Write a report in 150200 words for
the school newsletter on the tour, describing the place, its history, how you reached there
and all that you have learnt. (All India 2017)
Answer:

Enlightening Visit
Tokonark Temple
By: Anant, Leader,
History Society Kendriya Vidyalaya, Krishna Nagar : The History Society of our school organised
a visit for thirty-two students to the Konark Temple in Orissa.

As the leader of the group I was entrusted with a big responsibility to ensure that our travel,
stay and visit was smooth as well as informative. We reached Bhubaneshwar railway station
and took a deluxe bus from there to the Konark Temple which is about 65 kms away. After
checking-in to our guesthouse, we were served lunch and given pamphlets about the history of
the Konark Temple.

We rested that night and went to see the temple the next day. On reaching there we
understood why the Konark Temple is an architectural marvel of India. It is believed that it was
built by King Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple complex is in the shape of
a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. Konark houses a
massive temple dedicated to the Sun God.

There are three images of the Sun God at different sides of the temple, positioned in such a
direction as to catch the sun’s rays in the morning, noon and evening.

Our three-day visit to the Konark Temple was most enlightening and an experience that
enriched us about the amazing cultural heritage of India. We hope our History Society organises
more such trips to other historical sites.

Question 43.
You are Ram/Rajani, an N.C.C. cadet who attended Republic Day Parade in Delhi. You study in
Shyamala Public School, Salem. Write a report to be published in your school magazine, in
150-200 words on Republic Day Camp & Parade. Don’t forget to mention the floats and how
you enjoyed the occasion. (Comptt. All India 2017)
Answer:

The Grandeur Of Republic Day Celebrations

By: Ram, N.C.C cadet
Shyamala Public School, Salem

Being an N.C.C cadet I got the privilege of attending the Republic Day Parade in Delhi. I was
awestruck by its sheer grandeur and magnificence. The parade showcases not only India’s
defence capability but also gives us a unique glimpse of our cultural and social heritage.

The Republic Day Parade which is held in the capital city, New Delhi starts from the Rashtrapati
Bhavan, along Rajpath, past India Gate. Before its commencement, the Prime Minister lays a
floral wreath at the’ Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to the soldiers who laid down their lives
during various wars. The President then unfurls the National flag after which the different
regiments of our armed forces march past with their bands in all their fineries saluting their
commander-in-chief, the President of India.

Another highlight of the parade were the tableaus of different states that depicted India’s
culture and diversity. Each Indian state and Union Territory is represented by a float that
presents an aspect of its culture and is a visual treat. Watching the Republic Day celebrations
was the most enjoyable experience and it was my good fortune to have got this opportunity to
watch the parade from such close quarters, an experience that I will not be able to forget.

The celebrations came to an end and everyone arose for the National Anthem following which
the important dignitaries left Rajpath.