Article Writing Class 9 Format, Topics, Examples, Samples
Article Writing:
An article is a piece of writing meant to be published in a newspaper or a periodical. It is almost like an essay.
What is an article ?
- An article is a piece of writing, that is to be published either in a newspaper or a periodical.
- It has variety to audience. Hence, it is compulsory that’writer moves it in a way that attracts and sustains the writer’s attention.
- The writer gives his opinions and thoughts logically in it in an agreeable manner.
- Article can describe anythings or everything; no limitation so far as the topic is concerned.
- This gives some information, suggestion or advice.
- The writer should not repeat one and the same idea.
How to Write an Article?
1. A catchy title is written on the top in the middle.
2. The name of the writer is written under the title.
3. Body :
- The introduction which gives an overviews of the whole writing.
- The main body is divided into paragraphs; each dealing with something different.
- Conclusion – which offers final judgement on the topic.
Format of an Article:
1. Title
2. ___________ Name of the writer.
3. Body
___________ para
___________ para
___________ para
Examples:
Question 1.
You are Arpita/Ashwin, a student of class- IX. You are well aware of the ill-effects of plastic on environment. Write an article in about 100-150 words on “Say No To Plastics”. You may take the help of the following notes :
Non-biodegradable – burning causes air pollution – dumping pollutes environment – toxic chemicals cause diseases – bags made of paper, cloth and jute should be used.
Answer:
Say No To Plastics:
(By Arpita/Aswin)
Plastics has become a necessary part of our life. It is widely used in our day-to-day life. Starting from a pen to a polythene bag in which we carry vegetables, fruits and books things are made up of plastic. Undoubtedly, it is cost-effective. Also, it has increased our convenience but at a heavy cost. It has posed an alarming threat to the environment.
Plastic is non-biodegradable. It does not decay by biological actions of microbes. They remain in the same state for years as we throw them. To destroy the plastic items, we can either recycle or burn them. Their burning causes air pollution – they emit harmful chemical gases which pollute our environment and all to green house effect. Also, their dumping pollutes environment and toxic chemicals cause diseases. The wastes of plastic bags block pipes and sanitary lines.
As a result, dirty water comes out on roads. Such plastic items deposited in the sea or ocean pollute and disturb the eco-system of oceans. Due to large scale use of plastic bags and other items, water, soil and air pollutions happen. This leads to disturbances in the eco-system.
Therefore, we should ‘say no to plastics’. The bags made of paper, cloth and jute should be used. We should not throw used plastic bags here and there. Reduce-reuse-recycle of plastic should be adopted. Some rules and regulations should be introduced and implemented honestly.
Question 2.
There is heavy flood in your state. Trees are uprooted. Many animals are killed and houses are drowned under water. People have become helpless. You feel that they should be able to overcome the disaster. Write an article on ‘Disaster Management’ in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
Disaster Management:
Disaster refers to ‘an event that causes much suffering or loss’ and to a ‘sudden or great loss or misfortune’. Disasters can be classified as natural disasters and man-made disasters. Unexpected events such as an earthquake, a flood, a super cyclone, drought, landslides are termed as natural disasters. And some common man-made disasters are fire, rail, road and air traffic accidents, terrorists attacks, chemical and industrial accidents, etc.
Disaster management refers to a range of activities that are designed to reduce the effects of disasters. They aim at providing a framework for helping people at risk and to recover from the impact of the disaster. It requires taking steps prior to, during and after the disaster which involve preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Disasters bring along with them heavy losses to life, property and livelihood. So, it is the time to make disaster management a way of life – an essential life skill. We should be prepared for the safety of our near and dear ones than to be a victim of it and repent later.
A flood occurs when water flows or rises above and beyond its normal place or course. Flooding is one of the most destructive of all forms of natural disasters causing heavy economic and human losses. So, there should be mapping of the floodplain. This involves reducing the risk of the region. First aid kit should be kept with extra medicines for snakebite and diarrhoea. Essential goods such as fresh water, dry food, salt and sugar, radio, torch and spare batteries, kerosene, candles, matchboxes, umbrellas and bamboo sticks should be kept with himself/herself. Proper drainage system should be built in all flood prone areas.
Question 3.
Animals are treated cruelly for various human needs. You feel concerned about the cruel treatment meted out to, animals. Write an article in about 100-150 words. You are Ritesh/ Rita.
Answer:
Cruelty to Animals (By Ritesh I Rita:
We often come across the scenes related to cruelty to animals. Animals are treated cruelly for various needs. As we walk on the road, sometimes we find bullock carts driven by oxen, donkeys carrying burdens, bears staging road shows, monkeys dancing to the beats of his master’s sticks and even pythons swerving to the tunes of his master. The animals are thus, used for earning a living.
Animal testing is the use of animals in biological, medical and psychological studies. Medical researchers use many animals to study the causes and effects of illness. Vivisection i.e., cutting a living thing is the most controversial issue of animal rights.
Right now, millions of mice, rats, rabbits, cats, dogs, and other animals are locked inside cold cages in labs across the country. They suffer in pain, ache with loneliness and long to be free. After going through this terrible life, almost all of these animals are killed. At many places especially in villages, animals are used to carry goods from one place to another in carts. Moreover, we can see the pitiable condition of animals in the zoo. These are filthy and sticky places where animals and birds are kept. The cages are in very bad conditions. Besides, the animals seem very lethargic, weak and restless as they are not fairly fed.
Therefore, I feel concerned due to the cruel treatment meted out to animals. Some stem steps must be taken to improve the condition of animals. We should stop encouraging such cruelties to animals.
Question 4.
Excessive use of computer makes children lose on outdoor games which are essential for developing a healthy body and a healthy mind. Taking ideas from the hints given below and MCB Unit ‘Children’, write an article on the topic ‘Children and Computer Addiction’. You are Sameer/Simran.
Hints :
Easy access everywhere
Used tor games, chatting
Reduced participation in sports
Halts mental and physical growth
Affects child’s development.
Answer:
Children and Computer Addiction:
(By Samker/ Simran)
This is true that computers have enabled students to become empowered to be their own teacher. Instead of a teacher reading through information and choosing what the students will be taught, the students now have the power to provide more self-direction.
However, excessive use of computer maxes children lose out on outdoor games which are essential for developing a healthy body and a healthy mind. The negative impact of extensive computer use is the decreasing time spent in interacting with other students in the classroom. As their computer knowledge increases, their interpersonal skills often decrease. Isolated students, learning at computers all day can lose essential connections that occur through interactions with others. Negative results can occur as they enter a workforce and interact with others. They may find difficulty working in a team or dealing with human emotion and personalities.
Moreover, if students are left to learn completely through computers, there may be a longer process of comprehending the material. Students would probably have to read a lot more to learn exactly how to do every assignment, rather than to just hear it from a teacher. Thus, the absence of feedback that comes from human interaction remains elusive and absent in machines.
Question 5.
Good values can be inculcated in childhood. Taking ideas from the MCB Unit ‘Children’ together with your own ideas, write an article on the topic ‘Good Values and Children’ in 100-150 words.
Hints : Good values to be inculcated in childhood – Civic sense, honesty, sincerity, diligence, parents and teachers’ role, difficult to cultivate in later stage.
Answer:
Good Values and Children: Good values or the value system is a set of consistent ethical values and measures used for the purpose of ethical or ideological integrity. In short, it is a set of moral codes and conducts. Knowing your own values and priorities is very important for personal growth and successful relationships. Once we understand our values in life, we can examine and control the various choices we make in our lives. It is our duty to uphold the various types of values in life such as honesty, sincerity, diligence, integrity, self-respect, commitment, conflict management, punctuality, responsibility, respect to differences, positive attitudes, empathy, kindness and helpfulness, etc.
Good values are the life and soul of the society. They are the only thing which makes a person cultured and improves his personality. Good values are to be inculcated in childhood. Adolescents are capable of abstract thinking, better articulation and of developing an independent ideology. Really, these are the years of creativity, idealism, buoyancy and a spirit of adventure. This is a period of increased potential. So, the parents and teachers can play an active and important role in inculcating the essential life skills, attitudes and values. All the above values are difficult to cultivate in the later stage of life.
Question 6.
You are Punita/Punya. You get disappointed to find beggars on the streets of your city. They not only disturb people but also cause traffic jams. Write an article on ‘Beggars – A Nuisance’, in about 100-150 words.
Suggested Value Points :
- Beggars on streets cause traffic jams and disturbance.
- Beggars seen’in public places like temples, bus stands, etc.
- Some beggars rob people.
- Some beg because they don’t want to work.
- Beggars should be put to work.
- Any other point.
Answer:
Beggars – A Nuisance: (By Punita/Punya)
Beggars – we find them outside the temples, at bus stands, in the comers of streets and even when we stop at a signal. The sight of beggars nagging the passersby for money and food has somewhat become a significant feature in our country. Some of these beggars may really be very poor, and even living below poverty line. But there are many of them who are not really so. People who are disabled, orphaned or resourceless find begging as the only way to fend themselves. However, there are many beggars’ who are quite healthy and able but do not want to work. Some of them are thieves in the ‘garb’ of beggars. We, as responsible citizens should not encourage beggars by giving them alms.
Question 7.
You are Tamanna/Tarun. You noticed that your neighbour’s son enjoys all the privileges, good food, clothes and education. Their daughter is expected to stay at home and take care of the house. Write an article on ‘Discrimination between Boys and Girls’ in 100-150 words.
Suggested Value Points :
- Boys are given priority over girls; age old practice
- Boys enjoy all privileges while girls can’t
- Girls are even denied the right to education
- Need to empower women
- Any other relevant point
Answer:
Discrimination between Boys and Girls (By Tamanna/Tarun):
In the recent few years, much is being talked about discrimination between boys and girls or gender discrimination in Indian society. How far are we successful in checking this problem ? Even today in homes and workplaces too, discrimination persists. Boys being given priority over girls is an age old practice. Now, more and more women are proving their abilities in almost all fields, discrimination should be stopped. There are conservative people who cannot whole-heartedly accept this. It is them who still hold that boys are physically stronger than girls, and so they should enjoy priority and privileges in everything. Such people even deny the right to education to girls. What we need is a change, a transformation, in the Indian mind-set from the top to the bottom. We should empower women and thus, the country.
Question 8.
You stayed at your friend’s house on a weekend and were surprised to see his collection of books. You discovered the magic of books and realized how they- opened up window to the world of knowledge. You now believe that the habit of reading books should be encouraged among students. Write an article on the ‘Importance of Books’ in 100-150 words. You are Rashi/Ravi.
Suggested Value Points:
- Books are man’s best friend
- Source of information
- Books enhance vocabulary
- Encourage reading habit among students
- Books encourage Constructive learning
- Any other point
Answer:
Importance of Books:
(By Rashit Ravi)
“Reading makes a full man” – said the great English writer ‘Francis Bacon’. So much is the value of books in our life. They give us information, knowledge, guidance, advice and solutions to our problems. With children today being overpowered by ‘gadgets’, little do they understand the value of books. Maintaining a collection of books at home and adding books to it on a regular basis ensures that children develop reading habit. Such a collection, of course, should cater to the age and interest of the children. Though computers and mobile phones do give ample information via internet, books have their own advantage over them all. Books encourage constructive learning in children making them ready for research.
Question 9.
You are a resident of Sundergarh. Your area is known for its scenic beauty and pollution-free environment. The government has proposed to set up a chemical factory in your area. You are worried about the consequences emission of poisonous gases, release of chemical wastes and contaminated water, and land pollution. Write an article on ‘Indus-trialization and Environmental Pollution’ in 100-150 words. You are Som/Sudha.
Suggested Value Points :
- Industries are the biggest source of environment pollution
- Smoke, chemical waste and poisonous gases released
- Destroy the beauty of the place
- Cause water and land pollution
- Cause of diseases from pollution
- Any other point
Answer:
Industrialization and Environmental Pollution:
(By Som / Sudha)
Industrialization has led to modernisation; but it has also led to environmental pollution. Industries are essential for our economic growth and development across the world. It has transformed human life¬style. But, all these at the cost of our environment. Industrialization has endangered our bio-diversity. They are the biggest source of environment pollution. Smoke, chemical waste and poisonous gases that industries release are choking the earth and has made a hole in ozone layer. Toxic wastes released in water has caused water, land and soil pollution. They destroy the scenic beauty of the area. By using the polluted water, land and soil, we get all sorts of incurable diseases. Therefore, we should set-up industries with care, adopt eco-friendly technologies and lead to sustainable growth.
Question 10.
Taking help from the information given below, write an article to the editor of the national daily expressing your concern at the nuisance caused by the stray cattle on the roads of your city.
- Stray cattle on roads and in lanes
- Squat in the middle causing chaos
- Traffic jams and accidents
- Govt, must take immediate steps
Or
On your way to the school, you see a lot of stray cows on the road disrupting the movement of traffic. On careful observation, you find that the garbage thrown by people on road attracts them to that spot. This creates a problem for the traffic and puts the lives of people as well as these animals in danger. Write an article on the menace created by these animals encouraging people to avoid throwing garbage in the open.
Answer:
Menace of Stray Animals:
More often than not, we encounter tremendous traffic jams on the roads. However, the problem gets worse when it is because of the stray cows attracted to the garbage thrown by the people. It not only results in huge traffic jams, but it also endangers the lives of the people and these animals as well.
However, it is-not so difficult to address the problem. Reduced heaps of garbage on the road would automatically discourage the stray cows from wandering on to the roads. It is bound to result in fewer traffic jams. So, it is wiser not to throw garbage on the roads.
All must keep a dustbin at home to collect the garbage and dispose it off as required in an eco-friendly manner. Parents should also take care to educate their children so that they do not dirty the roads by throwing the garbage. Besides reducing the traffic jams, it would also result in a neat and clean city.
Question 11.
There is a dire need, for children to understand the importance of eating healthy food and exercising regularly. Write an article entitled ‘The Nutritious Way of Climbing the Fitness Ladder’. Sign as Pranav/Parvati.
Answer:
The Nutritious Way of Climbing the Fitness Ladder:
(By Parvati)
Fitness, what is it really? If you ask me, it is good health, stamina, suppleness and strength, all put together. However, what does it take to achieve this super combo? Nothing really, except healthy food and regular exercise. Children today are increasingly opting for junk food instead of healthy, home cooked meals. Vegetables and fruits have been replaced by chocolates, pizzas and fizzy drinks. Lack of exercise also makes it difficult for all to stay fit. The television and modern day gaming consoles have made today’s children strangers to the playground. The need of the hour for children is to realise that eating healthy food, including fruits, green vegetables, pulses and legumes, and having adequate exercise through outdoor games will ensure an easier ascent on the fitness ladder.
Question 12.
Due to increased human activities, our water sources are under constant threat. The following picture reveals the plight of our rivers that used to be the lifeline of our country. Taking clues from it, write an article on ‘Pollution of Rivers’ in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
Pollution of Rivers:
The holy rivers, for instance, the Ganges and the Yamuna that have been worshipped as goddesses are quite polluted at present. Rivers being the source of fresh water for irrigation and household purposes, are the lifeline for human beings. How often have we seen these rivers being polluted by those inhabiting near their banks. Industries too have created havoc by releasing their wastes into them. People staying along their banks use them for washing clothes, bathing animals and also themselves.
Many sewage pipelines too are diverted to these rivers. All these activities have made their water black, and stinking. Along the banks in some areas, solid wastes and garbage are also dumped. For the past several years, the government has been allocating funds for cleaning the rivers through civic agencies. Voluntary social organisations, such as the ones meant for keeping a check over pollution and keeping the environment clean also have been working to clean the rivers. What is lacking is the change in the mindset and attitude of both the literate and illiterate multitudes of our country so that they realise that rivers are the lifeline of any nation and must not be polluted.
Question 13.
You are Naman/Nalini. You feel that some of your friends are leading a life which is very harmful for their health as they use whatapp all the time and waste a lot of their valuable time. They prefer living alone in their rooms and do not communicate with the members of the family or relatives. Write an article on “Importance of Time Management.”
[Hints : Students wasting their time in whatsapp, poor communication skills, no contact with the other family members, spoiling their future plans, suggestions for time management: should follow their routine strictly, should know the value of time, whatsapp will lead them nowhere.]
Or
Write an article on ‘Time Management – The Success Mantra’ of today in 100-150 words.
Answer:
‘Time Management – The Success Mantra’:
By Anupma, Class IX
Time Management is very important in life for success in both career and personal life. Time once wasted, cannot be retrieved. Proper time manage¬ment can help us find time for what we desire. It will help you set up your priorities in life. It helps you make conscious choices, so you can spend more of your time in doing things that are important for you. We become more productive by management of time. It also helps you reduce wasted time and energy and helps you to become more creative and productive enabling you to do the right thing at the right time. This results in balance in your life.
Will-power and self-discipline may be the base for time management. A certain degree of detachment and inner peace are useful in time management. They help you avoid spending too much emotional and mental energy on what people say and think about you.
There are various changes that help to manage time effectively like getting up early in the morning, giving up watching TV late at night. We can devote our early morning time for exercise and meditation. We should always plan our time well and should not waste it.
Question 14.
You are Suhail/Shaheen. You feel that some children today are impatient, restless and short-tempered. This leads to arguments and fights. Write an article in about 100-150 words suggesting how they can control themselves – their emotions and anger.
Answer:
Stress Management:
(By Shaheen, Class-IX-B)
Today’s children are too active, and in fact, hyperactive. They are always on the go and show restlessness if they cannot achieve what they want. This impatience then makes them short-tempered. Several reasons can be attributed to this tendency of the children. Children of today are technically sound too, very intelligent, and they are equally exposed to all the good and bad things through internet. Also, there is a lack of attention from parents, as now-a-days both parents are employed. Again, children are brought up in a nuclear family which leaves them unattended and unable to control their emotions. As they grow up, their violent behaviour increase and they move around thus, in the society. This leads to the increase of road rage, murder, revenge and other criminal activities.
So, children need to be more and more involved in physical activities, which will make their brain activity under control. Yoga is very useful for mind control. While physical activities channelise their energy and keep their brain less hyper, yoga could further calm down their mind and bring in self¬control. Schools should take initiative to make activities like sports, dance, exercise, yoga as compulsory along with moral education as a subject of study.
Question 15.
There is a shortage of drinking water in your area. During summers, the condition worsens, there is no water supply, the rivers and wells go dry and women have to walk long distances to get water. You are dis¬appointed to see some people wasting water as you feel each drop is precious. As Asha/ Arun, write an article on the importance of water conservation in 100-150 words.
Suggested value points :
- Water-an important natural resource
- Water should be used judiciously
- Check the wastage of water
- Each drop of water is precious
- Any other point
Answer:
Water Conservation:
It is needless to say that water is the most essential natural resource. We cannot imagine our life without water even for one day. But with each passing day, there is scarcity of water on this earth due to reckless human exploitation of natural resources. So, to keep it safe for our future generations we need to conserve water.
There are different ways in which water can be conserved. The water taps should be used in a very controlled way and kept turned off always and after use. Take water in a bucket for bathing instead of shower or bathtub. Drinking water should not be used for washing floors or cars. Reuse of water wherever possible is a must to preserve water. We should fix alarms for overhead tanks so that water overflow can be prevented. The leakage in water pipelines should be mended on regular basis. Rain water harvesting should be done to conserve water for future. Dams need to be constructed to collect rain water. Spring and stream water should be used for irrigation.
If we all take initiatives to conserve water, we can give a secure future to the coming generations.
Asha
Question 16.
Your friend has joined an English speaking course to improve his communication skills in English. English is a language which is spoken all over the world. English speaking people are given preference everywhere, be it a job or an interview. Write an article on the importance of English as a global language.
Suggested value points:
- English spoken and understood all around the world
- English speaking people preferred everywhere
- English has evolved as a medium of communication
- English is important for jobs and business
Answer:
Importance of English as a Global Language:
English is spoken across the globe. No doubt, it is a universal language, which is being conveniently used and accepted across continents. Wherever we go, we can use English for communicating. We can even say that English connects people in the world. In India, several languages are spoken but one language which enables transformation of ideas between people is English. So, if an Indian goes out to a foreign land, it is English which can save him.
People of almost every country in the world feel that learning English would make their visit to any nation comfortable. For example, when an Indian goes to Singapore or Switzerland, he ca n express himself in English. In fact, many foreign nations prefer English speaking people as the language has evolved as an ideal medium of communication. Business thrive across nations, thanks to the use of English as a medium of communication. Therefore, many countries have made English compulsory for education as well as for jobs and business. Let us thus improve our English language skills.
Question 17.
TV advertisements attract the buyers by highlighting the positive features of a product. People get carried away and spend a lot of money. Sometimes, people feel cheated, as they don’t find the products as good as the advertisements claim them to be. As Sunila/Sahil, write an article on the influence of advertisements in about 100-150 words.
Suggested value points:
- Consumers are lured by the advertisements shown on T.V.
- Advertisements project only the positive aspects.
- Advertisements are misguiding.
- Consumers are carried away and indulge in buying more than required.
- Any other point
Answer:
Misleading Television (TV) Advertisements:
These’days, manufacturers and sellers find TV to be the most popular and effective medium to advertise their products. They employ professional publicity agencies and celebrities to do the job for them. Nevertheless, all advertisements are not true to what they claim to be. Some of the advertisements are ambiguous. They do not mean what they appear i,o say. All advertisements claim the products to have beneficial effects. For example, hair dyes and skin creams – while the advertisements speak loudly about their effectiveness, they never caution people about their harmful side effects. Some products claim to help children grow up. In effect children are bound to grow up even without consuming those products if they eat a nutritious diet containing milk, fruit, vegetables, pulses and grains. Many products are unnecessary and it is just a waste of money to buy them. Still, the cleverly worded advertisements and video clips lure viewers to spend their money on them.
Question 18.
In spite of the ban imposed by the government on female foeticide, killing of girl child goes on in our country. It has even led to a decrease in the number of females in some states. Imagine yourself as Radha/Suraj and write an article in 100-150 words on this evil practice suggesting measures to curb this menace.
Suggested value points:
- Girl child killed in rural as well as urban areas
- Abnormal sex ratio
- Need for stringent laws against female foeticide
- Cancellation of license of doctors indulging into this illegal practice
- Awareness against the prejudice
- Any other point
Answer:
Preventing Female Foeticide:
Shameful are the findings in the latest study of female foeticide according to which over one crore foetuses have been aborted in India during the last 20 years. There is no doubt that technology has become a puppet in the hands of the devil. The widespread availability of illegal ultrasound tests have led the doctors, and consequently, the parents discover the gender of their child before birth that has been one of the primary factors in the increase in female foeticide. Gender discrimination is the root cause of this evil practice in the society.
Thus, the blame rests with societal mindset in which the girl child is seen as a burden, a liability. She is referred to as ‘the weaker sex’ and she suffers discrimination and harassment at every step in life. Every individual must make the right choice. All those who are guilty of this crime should be punished. They include the doctors who perform pre-natal sex-determination tests, the parents who ask for it and all those who abet the heinous crime of killing the unborn girl child. Urgent steps should be taken to make the people aware about the importance of girls as they are the procreators by giving birth to the child.
Radha
Question 19.
Almost everyday, you see newspaper carrying news of accidents caused due to rash driving. Mostly, young people driving motorbikes and cars end up as victims in these accidents. They need to drive carefully, avoid overloading and over-speeding and follow traffic rules. Write an article on ‘Safe driving’.
Suggested value points:
- Driving in speed thrills the young people
- Bikers carry many pillion riders
- Riders flout traffic rules
- Young people are victims in accidents
Answer:
Safe Driving:
These days, as we go out, are we sure of coming back safely? Many of us drive vehicles. Now-a-days, it is a common sight to see. even a twelve-year old boy moving ahead of us on his scooty. He is not bothered about who comes in his way or which vehicle may hit him. He is thrilled at riding his scooty rashly even when pedestrians walk along and heavy vehicles pass by. It is his way of showing his heroism, till he is hit by another vehicle or he himself knocks down anyone. And what about bikers ? They do not lag behind in violating traffic rules. Often during peak hours, we can find bikers carrying not one but two or even three pillion riders. Then there are youngsters-four or five on a bike-speeding down tho empty road in the late nights. They too have, the risck of being knocked down by trucks. They may not even be wearing their helmets, just as car passengers do not bother to tie the seat belt. Then, on the road, no one has the time to wait till the signal turns green. People casually flout traffic rules and usually, it results in chaos on the roads. Let us think for whose good are these traffic rules?
Question 20.
You are Rishi/Rohan. You have been a sports person for the last five years and you feel that sports and games have benefitted you a lot. It has not only helped you in making you fit and healthy, but also taught you self discipline. You are disappointed to note that sports and games are not given any importance in a student’s life. Write an article in 100-150 words on the importance of sports and games.
Suggested value points :
- Sports make you fit and healthy
- Teach self discipline
- Teach team spirit
- Should be an important part of school curriculum
Answer:
Importance of Sports and Games:
(by Rishi)
In recent times, watching television and playing on the computer and mobile phones have become the ways to passtime for students for stress relief. Students spend more time in studies. So sports and games refresh them, making them fit and healthy.. Since sports and games involve physical activities, students feel that they would be exhausted if they engage in them. But the truth is that sports energise them, just as exercises do. It is not enough if a student is mentally strong. Only a physically fit body can strengthen a mind. Not only that, sports are essential for the overall development of personality. They inculcate self discipline in students. If it is a team sport, the students get trained in team spirit and they are sharpened concerning problem solving skills too. Education gives a student theoretical knowledge, while sports give him a practical base. So, it is important to make sports and games a part of education in a student’s life. Schools should make it a point to include sports in their curriculum.
Question 21.
You are Rashi/Tushar. You see students and teenagers carrying mobile phones. They feel that more than being a necessity, these are a status symbol. Mobiles are being misused. People are hardly aware of the negative impact on health. Write an article on “The Mobile Menace” in about 100-150 words.
Suggested value points:
- Mobile – a source of distraction
- Carrying mobile phones is a fashion for many
- Misuse of mobiles in illegal activities
- Students indulge in messaging and internet surfing
- Constant use leads to health hazards
- Any other point
Answer:
Mobile Menace:
(By Tushar)
The cell phone or mobile phone is a wonderful invention of modern times. It has revolutionised communication. It is now a necessity but should be used wisely. Now-a-days, however, it has become a status symbol and young people like to flaunt their pricey mobiles. They also use them excessively, and keep chatting for hours. They send their selfies to their friends. They listen to music. They are unaware of their surroundings and are likely to fall prey to an accident. Mobiles our also usesd to do illegal activities like can trap bank account etc. On account of mobile phones, young people have ignored physical exercise too. They spend hours, playing on their handsets, talking to others and surfing the net. They have turned into couch potatoes and suffer from ailments at an early age. The young people are unaware of the harm of excessive and unnecessary use of mobiles, and should use them wisely and economically.
Question 22.
Cases of suicide by young students, especially during examinations, are on the increase. As Rahul/Ragini, write an article in 100-150 words on examination stress and ways to deal with it.
Suggested value points :
- Stress during examination
- Loss of sleep and appetite
- Students commit suicide
- Need to eat healthy food during exams
- Yoga and meditation
- Any other point
Answer:
Examination Stress :
Ways to Deal with it – In the cut-throat competitive world of today, students face a lot of pressure and strain. They are pressurised by parents, teachers and even the fellow students to score high marks.
The hectic schedule accompanied by a tense state of mind results in a stressed life where there is no place for relaxation or recreation. Outdoor sporting activities and hobbies are hopelessly sacrificed. The pressure of being in the competitive race causes a lot of stress on the young minds. This stress is often manifested in anger, irritation, sleeplessness, lack of appetite and sometimes even such violent behaviour on the part of the students. Stress levels are so high that it at times, takes a toll on their lives as well.
So, the schools should make games compulsory for the students. They should spend at least half- an-hour on yoga or some exercises. They need to eat healthy food during exams. Students should have time management and a desire to live a healthy, happy life. Adults can play a pro-active role in helping them to do so.
Ragini
Question 23.
You are aware of the unrest that is prevailing in society due to community clashes. Write an article on ‘The Importance of National Integration’.
Answer:
The Importance of National Integration:
As we open the morning newspaper everyday our mood gets disturbed. What we read everyday in newspapers is nothing but ‘conflicts’, from all corners. It is quite unpardonable and undigestible if ‘conflicts’ are found in our country India, which is an example of diversity. Our principle to maintain ‘unity’ in ‘diversity! is slowly getting diluted, while the anti- nationalistic, anti-social feelings are spreading among citizens.
Now, ‘conflicts’ are found in almost every sphere even in religion and in politics, which are the most sensitive aspects of our country. Religious intolerance, casteism, widening gap of economic status of people, communalism, political uncertainty and restlessness are all disintegrating the people. Every citizen wants to lead his own life with no interference from or compromise for others. Retaliation and violence are the weapons to guard every Indian citizen’s “private world”. If this situation goes on then, it is nothing but inviting another foreign invasion. Just as the hinge of yesteryears facilitated the British to establish their hold on us.
We should think about our patriotic leaders, our freedom fighters and the hardships they underwent to earn our independence. They gave their sweat and blood for us to enjoy freedom. It is to be remembered by every citizen of our country. Everyone of us should therefore work towards making our country integrated. National Integration should not be in words alone, but in deeds too.
Question 24.
“Care for the old and their safety should be the primary aim of any ruling party.” Write an article in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
Care and Safety of the Old:
Every day we read one or two news items about the killing or robbing of senior citizens in their own homes. Many elderly people live alone. This is because, their grown up children live in other towns or separately in the same town. They live insecure fives and are uncared for. Some of them suffer from old age ailments and physical weakness. We must not neglect them. They have given the best period of their lives to society. If their children cannot take care of them, the society and the government should help them.
There must be some neighbors and NGOs that may look after their needs. Nonetheless, it is the duty of the government to make sure that they five in security without fear of being looted, hurt or killed. They should also be provided with adequate healthcare. Services of retired doctors can be utilised for this purpose. Retirement homes with proper facilities should also be set up so that parents who are abandoned by their children, and the like, will be able to lead comfortable fives.
Question 25.
You are Arun/Aruna. It is a common phenomenon in your school that children fall down during assembly or any outdoor activity. It is due to lack of stamina on the part of the children. Using your own ideas and given clue, write an article in about 100-150 words on the topic, ‘Importance of Physical Fitness among Students’.
Answer:
Importance of Physical Fitness (By Arun, Class-IX):
Last week during my football coaching class, one of my friends, was very badly injured when he was pushed down by another boy chasing the ball. .My friend escaped a fracture, but had a ligament tear. My coach advised him a healthy calcium rich and protein diet to keep himself fit to play football.
As I pondered over the issue I felt that very often I too have felt muscle cramps when I play or even go up and down the staircase. Sometimes, I feel very weak even to do my regular activities when I came back from my coaching. Clearly, it.is lack of stamina. Our lifestyle and food habits do contribute for building up our stamina.
Students now-a-days hardly have time to eat, leave alone eat healthy food. Their hectic schedule makes them spare a little time to snatch a bite here and there. With both parents working, things go worse. Besides, all these are the adulterated food items and chemically grown food crops that fill our plates leaving very little nutrition to get into our blood stream.
A nutrition rich diet, combined with proper eating habits arid good physical habits are a must for growing children. They should be taught about the* importance of staying healthy right from their early age. Schools too should include sessions of yoga and exercise as compulsory activities in their curriculum for only a healthy body can make a healthy mind.
Question 26.
You are the resident of ABC city. Your area faces a shortage of genuine doctors. The residents have no option but to consult quacks, doctors with fake medical degrees. You are disturbed not only to find these quacks practising freely, but also cheating people. As Soma/Sudha, write an article highlighting the illegal practices of quacks and ways to check these practices, in 100-150 words.
Suggested value points :
- Quacks possess fake degress
- Misguide people by giving wrong information and wrong medication, sometimes leading to death of patients Quacks should be exposed and punished
- Should not be allowed to practise
- People should know the difference between a quack and a genuine doctor
- Any other point
Answer:
Quackery : An Illegal Practice
Quackery is the promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practice. A quack is a “fraudulent pretender to medical skill”, a person who pretends to have knowledge or qualifications he or she does not possess. Quackery continues even today in every medical tradition. The various tactics of spreading or advertising it is through spamming such as miraculous remedies for ‘weight-loss’, weight-gain, T.B., Cancer, etc. It is often aimed at the aged or chronically ill. It can be aimed at all age groups. The FDA has mentioned many medical areas where quackery may be a problem. It includes breast developers, weight loss, steroids and growth hormones, tanning pills, hair removal and growth, etc.
Individuals and non-governmental agencies are active in attempts to expose quackery. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US whose purpose is to monitor and regulate the safety of medications. There are also ‘anti-quackery’ websites, such as quack watch, its information is relevant to both consumers and medical professionals.
Quacks misguide people by giving wrong information and wrong medication, sometimes leading to death of patients. They should be exposed and strictly punished for playing with the precious lives of people. Their fraudulent medical practice should be banned immediately. People should be aware and alert about these quacks. They should be able to demarcate the difference between a quack and a genuine doctor. Then, only their life can rest in safe hands.
Sudha
Question 27.
You are Adarsh/Aditi of Ujjain. Your recent visit to a historical monument has been very disappointing as you found people spoiling the beauty of these monuments by scribbling on the walls and littering the place with eatables and other waste. Write an article on the need to preserve our heritage, in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
Neglected Monuments:
Need to Preserve Our Heritage
(Adarsh)
Recently, I visited the Samadhi of a saint near Ujjain. It was built by a ruler of Ujjain about five hundred years ago. It is a historical monument, but it is not protected by ASI. Every Thursday hundreds of devotees visit the Samadhi with reverence, but they have little regard for its cleanliness. They bring food with them and eat it on the lawns or the verandas. You can see empty cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, tins, polythene bags and left-over food littered all over the place. On the walls there are paintings telling the story of the saint’s miracles, but, they are all disfigured. Visitors have scratched their names or meaningless messages across the pictures.
The people who claim to be the followers of the saint, are more interested in grabbing the offerings rather than maintaining the monument. Sadly, however, many Indian monuments are being defaced in this manner. We must realize that these monuments are the link between the past and the future. We owe it to the future generations that we look after our heritage so that they too will be proud of it. The authorities and the people should work together for the preservation of these monuments.
Question 28.
Headlines Today has asked you to write ail article on ‘Safety of Women’. Write the article in about 100-150 words.
Answer:
Safety of Women:
Though our country has attained freedom long ago, freedom for women to move around the country-to anywhere at anytime is unthinkable. The question then is not what ails women? But it is what ails Indian men, who still see women as product to be handled the way they like.
Everyday we do read news about women and girls being abused in some corner of the country, indicating the vulnerability of women, not only Indian but also the foreign women who visit our country. It is not enough if women are educated and given equal opportunities in administration or if women have achieved in all spheres. The real achievement for women would be to change the mindset of man towards women. Also, the loopholes in Indian legal system need to be attended to. It is not enough if women are freed from old customs. The real freedom for women lies in providing them a safe India where they can move freely without fear of being victimised, and with heads held high.
Question 29.
Television has become the most powerful medium of information. It has won the confidence of the masses, many corrupt practices have been also exposed by media.
Write an article on the role of television as a medium of information and awareness.
Suggested value points:
- Television media getting powerful nowadays
- A source of information as well as awareness
- People have full faith in television media
- Media intervention has solved many cases
- Malpractices captured in a camera and exposed
Answer:
Role of Television as a Medium of Information and Awareness:
Nowadays, there is not a single day in all our lives when we do not watch television. It is the most powerful medium today.. There are many advantages of television. Sitting at one place, we get news and information about people and events in any comer of the world. Young or old, television caters to every one’s needs, thanks to satellite televisions. We have now different channels for news, entertainment, knowledge, kids, music, etc., to satisfy the need of one and all. Television is not only a source of information but also medium for awareness and a source of mass appeal.
It gives news about the government, the society, the economy and other topics and enables people to form opinions about these. Interactive programmes help the public voice its opinion and bureaucrats reach out to the public. Television has played a vital role in flashing the views of the people and has triggered public actions against several social attrocities. Television also has tapped its potential to the optimum in exposing the culprits by capturing their actions through hidden camera and making it public. So also several malpractices around us have been exposed to us.
Question 30.
The desire to attain and lead a lavish lifestyle has forced many to find short-cuts to make a quick buck. You are Lakshmi/ Lakshman of class nine. Write an article in about 100-150 words on ‘The Importance of Teaching Values to Children’.
Answer:
The Importance of Teaching Values to Children:
The various undesirable incidents clearly point out to the way children are now being brought up. Hard work, honesty, respect for elders were values taught to, and imbibed by children of yesteryears. They feared God and were well-disciplined. Those frustrated lot are now bringing up their children unlike their parents did. Children now are petted and pampered given a cozy life, lavished upon by expensive products not necessary for their life, as for example laptops, mobiles etc. As for values- nothing! Children today have no respect for elders at home or outside -be their teachers or parents, not to say about being indisciplined. They spend too much time on gadgets, not in interactions with elders at home. And they are brought up in a nuclear family, with both parents employed. What more?
Parents and teachers are also bound by Indian legal system that calls every act of disciplining as “child abuse”. What could then be done is to instill moral values in children through ‘moral education’ which should be added as a compulsory subject in the curriculum. For, children can be moulded at a teenage, and not to forget, today’s Indian children are tomorrow’s good citizens of India.
Question 31.
Joint family system is breaking up fast nowadays. It is not a good sign. A person is empowered with various qualities in this system. Using the following hints and ideas of your own, write an article in about 100-150 words on ‘Importance of Joint Family System’. You are….
(Hints : Family values – sharing of burden – multiple sources of income – children are well attended – bonding – caring and sharing)
Answer:
Importance of Joint Family System (by Nitin):
Modernisation has resulted in a spurt of nuclear families, and a fast disappearing joint family system. Joint families, with umpteen relations, are however essential, more so in the present age. The presence of family elders automatically infuses a set of values and traditions that are strictly followed. Burdens and responsibilities, whether on the personal front or elsewhere can be Shared, and hence, the load lightened. Multiple sources of income through various family members tend to reduce financial pressure too. Besides this, joint families provide a sturdy support system to working parents. Children are given due care, and the values of caring, sharing and love are inculcated early on. Thus, it has become necessary to preserve the joint family tradition in an increasingly isolative age.
Question 32.
You find your parents in distress because of rising prices. The commodities and goods of daily use have become so expensive that some people have had to cut down on other expenses as they find it difficult to make both ends meet. As Asha/Ishaan, write an article on ‘Rising prices and the common man’s Struggle’.
Answer:
‘Rising Prices and the Common Man’s Struggle’:
(by Asha)
When two women meet, a common topic for them would be the rise in prices of commodities. Newspapers too now-a-days fill the pages with the rising prices and the government’s efforts to bring them down. Even essential commodities for our day- to-day survival like milk, vegetables, fruits and groces keep rising marginally, at least every week. This makes most of these commodities out of reach for common man. For middlemen like agents and wholesalers, it is business. They hoard the essential commodities and release them at the black market for minting money. While this is so, neither the# producers, nor the consumers benefit. Producers may not find much profit and the consumers who are common men have to pay unfairly. With a large percentage of people below poverty line and at the middle class level, rise in prices indeed, affects the economic development of the country. Poor people who pull on the days with vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and onions, may fore go even these if their prices, go sky rocketing making them unaffordable even for the middle class people. Thus, the common man is the worst hit.
Questions for Practice
Question 1.
Sports make a person fit and healthy still people do not want to choose it as a career. Write an article in about 100-150 words for a sports magazine suggesting the measures to be taken to improve* the status of sports so that more and more people are attracted towards it. You are….
Hints: regular income, publicity, good stadiums, infrastructure, more opportunities in schools and colleges.
Question 2.
Junk food is great health hazard. Still it is greatly liked by today’s youth. Using the given hints and using your own ideas, write an article in about 100-150 words on the topic, ‘Say No to Junk Food’ You are….
Hints : obesity, ailments, cost factor, unhealthy, lack of nutritional values. (2016-7VOECKJ)
Question 3.
Air pollution poses a serious threat to public health. There is an urgent need to control it. Write an article in 100-150 words on ‘Causes of Air Pollution’. You are Gopal/Gopa.
Question 4.
With lifestyle diseases so rampant today, it is time to turn our attention to clean and safe eating practices. As Usha/Ulhas of Express Today, write an article on ‘Safe Eating : An Ideal Lifestyle’.
Question 5.
Now-a-days people are adopting various methods to keep fit and healthy. Study the following hints and write an article in about 100-150 words on ‘Importance of Exercise’. You are….
Hints : lifts mood, improves learning abilities, keeps body fit, boosts mental health and immune system, fights diseases, keeps focussed, lessens fatigue, improves quality of fife, gives confidence, improves appetite.
Question 6.
You recently visited a shopping centre for the first time. You were surprised to find that the shops were charging exorbitant prices for the goods displayed. You agree that the goods were of good quality but no one was allowed to bargain. Are the customers being cheated? Using the given clue and using your own ideas, write an article in about 100-150 words titled, ‘Is the Customer the King ?’ You are Rajni/Rajan.
Question 7.
Games and Sports are essential for maintaining physical fitness without which one cannot achieve one’s goal. Write an article in 100-150 words on ‘Importance of Physical Fitness’.