Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120-150 words: (A) You are Kaneshta/Shirish, an avid yoga follower. Write a letter to the editor expressing your views and urging people especially students and young adults to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas. [Cues: need to follow a disciplined exercise routine; reduces stress, improves physical and mental health; increases focus; schools and educational establishments must encourage practice of yoga] OR (B) You are Roshni/Rohan, a final year student pursuing a degree in Computer Science. You have read the following advertisement in 'The National Times'. You find yourself suitable for the job and wish to apply for the post. Write this job application along with your bio-data. [Advertisement: Tech Innovate Solutions - AI Engineers Wanted. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. Programming Skills: Proficiency with AI frameworks, understanding of data science, familiarity with PyTorch and Python. Experience: 1-2 years work experience, projects, certifications. Write to the Public Relations Officer, Tech Innovate Solutions, Markhande Lane, Pune.]
Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120-150 words: (A) You are Kaneshta/Shirish, an avid yoga follower. Write a letter to the editor expressing your views and urging people especially students and young adults to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas. [Cues: need to follow a disciplined exercise routine; reduces stress, improves physical and mental health; increases focus; schools and educational establishments must encourage practice of yoga] OR (B) You are Roshni/Rohan, a final year student pursuing a degree in Computer Science. You have read the following advertisement in 'The National Times'. You find yourself suitable for the job and wish to apply for the post. Write this job application along with your bio-data. [Advertisement: Tech Innovate Solutions - AI Engineers Wanted. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. Programming Skills: Proficiency with AI frameworks, understanding of data science, familiarity with PyTorch and Python. Experience: 1-2 years work experience, projects, certifications. Write to the Public Relations Officer, Tech Innovate Solutions, Markhande Lane, Pune.]
A letter to the editor must use formal letter layout with a clear subject line and a persuasive, well-reasoned body; a job application must use formal letter layout plus a separate, structured bio-data with all standard fields.
Model Answer (Option A — Letter to the Editor):
> 45, Lotus Enclave, New Delhi
> 15 July 2026
>
> The Editor
> The Hindustan Times, New Delhi
>
> Subject: Incorporating Yoga into Daily Life
>
> Madam,
>
> Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw attention to the declining physical and mental well-being of today's youth and urge greater adoption of yoga.
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> As an avid yoga practitioner, I have personally experienced how a disciplined daily routine of asanas and pranayama reduces stress, improves physical fitness and sharpens focus and concentration — qualities every student needs amid growing academic pressure. Yoga also builds emotional resilience and inner calm, countering the anxiety caused by screen time and competitive lifestyles.
>
> I strongly urge schools and educational institutions to introduce compulsory yoga periods, and I appeal to young adults to set aside just twenty minutes daily for this ancient, scientifically validated practice. A healthier, calmer generation begins with this small daily discipline.
>
> Yours truly,
> Kaneshta/Shirish
Model Answer (Option B — Job Application with Bio-data):
> Roshni/Rohan
> [Address], Pune
> 15 July 2026
>
> The Public Relations Officer
> Tech Innovate Solutions, Markhande Lane, Pune
>
> Subject: Application for the Post of AI Engineer
>
> Sir/Madam,
>
> With reference to your advertisement in 'The National Times', I wish to apply for the post of AI Engineer at Tech Innovate Solutions. I am a final-year Computer Science student with strong programming skills, hands-on experience with PyTorch and Python, and a solid grounding in data science through academic projects. My bio-data is enclosed for your consideration. I am confident my skills and enthusiasm make me a suitable candidate, and I would welcome the opportunity for an interview.
>
> Yours faithfully,
> Roshni/Rohan
>
> BIO-DATA
> Name: Roshni/Rohan
> Date of Birth: [DD/MM/YYYY]
> Qualification: B.Tech, Computer Science (final year)
> Skills: Python, PyTorch, AI frameworks, data science fundamentals
> Experience: Academic AI projects; 6-month internship in machine learning
> Certifications: Certified in Data Science Fundamentals
> Languages Known: English, Hindi
> Reference: [Name, Designation, Contact]
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark: Format — sender/receiver address, date, subject line, salutation and complimentary close correctly used.
- 22 marks: Content — for (A) all cues integrated with a clear call to action; for (B) qualifications matched to the advertisement plus a complete, separate bio-data.
- 31 mark: Expression — coherent, formal register, correct grammar.
- 41 mark: Word limit (120-150 words) observed without padding or excessive brevity.
Hint
For the letter to the editor, use all four cues and end with a specific call to action; for the job application, map your skills directly to the advertisement's requirements and attach a separate bio-data.
Quick Oral Answer
A letter to the editor needs the sender/editor's address, subject line, and a persuasive body ending in a call to action; a job application needs formal letter conventions plus a separate, complete bio-data matching the advertisement's requirements.
Analysis & Explanation
Both options are 5-mark formal writing tasks tested through full formal-letter conventions but differ in purpose and required attachments.
Letter to the Editor (A) essentials:
- Sender's address, date, editor's address, subject line, formal salutation ('Madam/Sir').
- A persuasive body that states the issue (declining youth wellness), gives reasons/evidence (stress reduction, focus, discipline), and ends with a specific call to action (schools introducing yoga periods).
- All four given cues should be woven in naturally, not listed mechanically.
Job Application (B) essentials:
- Reference to the specific advertisement and source ('The National Times').
- A body that maps the candidate's qualifications directly onto the advertisement's stated requirements (degree, PyTorch/Python, 1-2 years experience/projects/certifications).
- A separate, clearly labelled bio-data with standard fields: name, DOB, qualification, skills, experience, certifications and reference — examiners specifically check that bio-data is distinct from the letter body, not merged into it.
Exam trap: for (A), students often write generic praise of yoga without addressing the specific target audience (students/young adults) and the explicit demand for schools to encourage practice; for (B), a very common error is omitting the bio-data entirely or embedding it inside the letter paragraph instead of presenting it as a separate structured block.
Common Mistakes
- 1Writing the letter to the editor as a personal/informal letter instead of using 'Madam/Sir' and a subject line addressed to the Editor.
- 2In the job application, forgetting to attach a separate bio-data or merging it into the letter's body paragraph.
- 3Not tailoring content to the advertisement's specific requirements (PyTorch, Python, 1-2 years' experience) and instead writing generic self-praise.
Interesting Facts
The United Nations declared 21 June as International Day of Yoga in 2015 following a proposal by India, reflecting the same global-wellness argument this letter makes.
AI engineering is currently among the fastest-growing job categories in India's IT sector, with frameworks like PyTorch (developed by Meta AI) becoming near-standard industry skills.
CBSE's job-application format questions increasingly reference real-world tech-sector job postings, testing students' ability to write in a professional, industry-relevant register.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use all four given cues in the letter to the editor?
You should use as many of the given cues as fit naturally into a coherent argument; CBSE's content marks are awarded for covering the key ideas (discipline, stress/health benefits, focus, and institutional encouragement), so weaving in all four cues maximises content marks.
Is the bio-data compulsory in the job application, and can it be informal?
Yes, the bio-data is compulsory since the question explicitly asks for it, and it must be presented as a separate, clearly structured block with standard fields (name, DOB, qualification, skills, experience, reference) — not written informally or folded into the letter's prose.