UP Board Class 10 English Chapter 4 – Article Writing (Writing Skills)
UP Board Class 10 English Chapter 4 – Article Writing (Writing Skills)
UP Board Solutions for Class 10 English Chapter 4 – Article Writing (Writing Skills)
Article Writing क्या है ?
किसी विषय को संक्षिप्त (Short ) किन्तु अर्थपूर्ण (Expressive or Meaningful) तरीके से लिखना, Article Writing कहलाता है। इसके माध्यम से विद्यार्थियों के विचार अभिव्यक्ति, विचारों का प्रस्तुतीकरण, अवधारणा को समझने और निष्कर्ष तक पहुँचने के गुणों का मूल्यांकन किया जाता है।
Parts of an Article
एक Article के मुख्य भाग निम्नलिखित भाग होते हैं
- Title / Heading (शीर्षक) शीर्षक छोटा और आकर्षक (Attractive) होना चाहिए। यहाँ ‘Climate Change’ एक उचित शीर्षक है।
- Byline ( लेखक का नाम) जिसके द्वारा article लिखा गया है, यहाँ उस व्यक्ति का नाम लिखना चाहिए। यदि प्रश्न में पूछा गया है तो अखबार के लिए लिखे गए article में पद (designation ) लिखा जा सकता है या school magazine के लिए लिखे गए article में जिसमें writer पढ़ता है उस कक्षा का नाम लिखा जाता है।
- Body (Introduction) (परिचय) इसमें पाठक की रुचि विकसित करने के लिए विचारोत्तेजक lines होनी चाहिए।
- Main Body (मुख्य भाग) इसमें मुख्य aspects (पक्ष) जैसे कारण, प्रभाव, गुण, दोष आदि होने चाहिए। यहाँ पर्यावरण परिवर्तन के कारण बताए गए हैं।
- Conclusion (निष्कर्ष ) यहाँ लेखक का दृष्टिकोण, टिप्पणियाँ, आलोचना या सुझाव प्रस्तुत करता है। आप अपने article में appeal या चेतावनी भी प्रस्तुत कर सकते हैं। यहाँ प्रदूषण नियन्त्रण की प्रार्थना की गई है।
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Article Writing के लिए महत्त्वपूर्ण बिंदु
Article को लिखने तथा उसे आकर्षक बनाने के लिए हमें निम्न बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए
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Practice Questions
Q. 1. Write an article for your college magazine in about 80-100 words telling the students the best ways to spend their vacation on the basis of the points given below
| Hints Going on a pleasure trip; going to meet your cousins; learning swimming; practising some art, like painting or some musical instrument. |
Ans.
Making the Best of Summer Vacation
by PQR
As vacations draw near, students eagerly await their time off from studies. They desire to spend these holidays lazing around the house and do non-productive things. However, it is crucial to consider how to make the most of this break joyfully and wisely. An excellent way to relish/enjoy your vacation is by going on a pleasure trip. Exploring new destinations offers relaxation and the chance to create cherished memories. Additionally, reconnecting with family by visiting cousins strengthens bonds and fosters closeness.
You can also embrace new experiences by learning a new skill such as swimming or indulging in creative pursuits like painting or music. Vacations provide an opportunity to unwind, explore and grow. By embracing these simple options, you can make your break fulfilling and return rejuvenated and prepared for the challenges ahead.
Q. 2. Write an article on “An Important Day in My Life” in about 80-100 words.
| Hints Which day is important: why it is important; what happened that day; how you enjoyed it. |
Ans.
An Important Day in My life
by XYZ
The most important day in my life was the day I won the national science fair. It was important because I had worked hard for months on my project, which was about finding a new way to purify water using solar energy. On that day, I presented my project to the judges and answered their questions. I was nervous, but also confident. I enjoyed seeing the other projects and meeting other students who shared my passion for science. When they announced that I was the winner, I felt a surge of joy and pride. It was a day of achievement, recognition and fun.
I can never forget the pride and joy I myself felt. In that moment, I knew that I want such a day to be repeated so that I can see the happiness in my family’s eyes. Hence, after some celebrations I started studying hard and worked to become a scientist.
Q. 3. Write an article on the importance of taking, regular exercises in about 80-100 words on the basis of the hints given below
- Introduction
- Keeps our body active
- Tension-free and happy all day long
- Better concentration on studies
- Conclusion
Ans.
Importance of Regular Exercise
by PQR
Healthy mind lives in a healthy body. This is a proverb which everyone must have heard or read. But very few pay attention to it. In the hustle bustle of modern life, we forget to give our body the regular exercise it needs. It is not a hidden fact that research indicates that regular exercise adds up to five years to our life.
Exercise keeps our mind and body active and helps in the stimulation of muscles development, joints and bones, as well as the lungs and heart. It helps a person to maintain a constant healthy weight and also manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Exercise blocks negative thoughts and distracts us from daily worries making us tension free and happy. Exercising with others provides an opportunity for increased social contacts. It boosts confidence and also promotes concentration skills. In order to live life healthily, it is essential to exercise for mental and physical development.
Thus, exercise is important for the overall growth of a person. It is essential to maintain a balance between work, rest and activities. So, make sure to exercise daily.
Q. 4. Taking clues given below write an article on ‘Uses and Misuses of a Mobile Phone’ in about 80-100 words.
Or Write an article in about 80-100 words on ‘Uses and Misuses’ of smartphones on the basis of the points given below
Ans.
Uses and Misuses of Mobile Phones
by XYZ
Mobile phone is a drug that has addicted a large number of people, almost all, especially the children. Now-a-days, children have their works all for mobile phones. Whenever they are given any assignment, they leave no chance of copying it from internet. They have become totally dependent on mobile phones.
If we talk about its misuse, people are doing it in many ways. First, as a student they do not use their minds. Second, most adolescents are not mature enough to use mobile phones positively. They take undue advantage of the technology and share their personal data over social sites like Facebook, Instagram, etc. which encourages cyber crimes. That may cause them a lot of loss. Playing games on mobile phones and spending time on other applications is a common problem seen today. Children not only waste their time and energy but also become physically unhealthy.
Extra usage of mobile phones makes us addicted towards it. We spend our entire day on searching about different things on google, shopping, calling people unnecessarily or watching movies or shows. This can adversely affect our studies and scores.
However, as a coin has two faces, mobile has advantages too. But as we know, excess of everything is bad. Same applies for mobile phones. They are good when used in a limited manner but are devil when they are overused and misused. It is my appeal to the people, especially students, not to use mobile phones for a much longer time and they should rather use their minds while doing any assignment or sum rather than searching on sites.
Q. 5. Write an article on the ‘A Visit to a Zoo’ in about 80-100 words.
- What is a Zoo
- Place where the zoo is
- Animals; birds, reptiles
- Conclusion
Ans.
A Visit to a Zoo
by XYZ
A visit to a zoo gives us true knowledge about birds and animals. We can see the wildlife in their natural state in the zoo. The zoo in Lucknow is situated in an open space near Hazratganj. It is visited by thousands of people every day. It has a large number of different kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and snakes. They are kept in cages and are most carefully looked after. We also went to the zoo recently, we bought two tickets and entered the zoo through the main gate. We first visited the place where we saw many ducks, fish, cranes and other water birds that were swimming happily on its surface. They presented a very beautiful sight.
Then we saw the monkeys. They climbed up the trees and swung from their branches. After this, we went to a very big enclosure. A lion and a lioness lived in it. They looked very furious and wild. Thereafter, we saw a large august gathering of snakes. They were of different sizes and colors. They were kept in glass cages and looked dangerous.
We spent about four hours in the zoo, rode the toy train, bought snacks, clicked pictures and came back home with a bunch of pleasant memories.
Q. 6. Write an article on ‘A Birthday Party’ in about 80 – 100 words, keeping in mind the following points.
- Whose birthday party it was
- Time and place
- Description
- Celebration
- Your impression
Ans.
A Birthday Party to Remember
by XYZ
Every year, we all become eager to celebrate our birthday. It is special as it comes only once every year and we get to celebrate it with great joy and happiness. Usually, a lot of wishes of people come true on this day and they enjoy the day with their loved ones.
Just like everyone else, I also look forward to my birthday every year. It happens on 9th March which makes March a special month for me. Ever since my childhood, my parents have a birthday tradition.
Every year, we go to have ice cream late at night to mark the beginning of my birthday. It is a very small thing but it means a lot to me. So far, we have never missed doing this together and I hope we can continue it forever.
On my birthday, I usually throw a birthday party inviting all my close friends. It is a fun-filled day where all my friends partake in exciting activities. My mother makes my favourite dish which I enjoy eating on my birthday. The most exciting part about my birthday celebration is opening gifts when everyone leaves. I cherish every gift of mine dearly no matter how big or small. My favourite gift till date is the huge teddy bear my father got for me when I was six years old.
Therefore, each year, I wait eagerly for my birthday to. arrive so that I can spend a great time with my friends and family. Moreover, it makes me realise how blessed I am to have all this.
Q. 7. Write an article on ‘Girls Education’.
| Hints Need of the hour, education is the root of all progress, general education to increase their knowledge and sharpen mind. Technical and professional education, develop confidence and self-respect, make them financially safe. |
Ans.
Girls Education
by XYZ
India is the most populated country in the world. However, the rate of girl education is quite low. It is quite troubling to see the figures in a country where women are given the status of goddesses. The figures have significantly improved to an extent but there’s still a long way to go.
Women were not allowed to even step out of their houses in ancient India, but times are changing with education. However, even today there are various factors that make it impossible for girls to get an education in our country. Firstly, the poverty rate is alarming. Even though education is being made free, it still involves a substantial cost to send girls to school. Second, in rural areas, there aren’t many schools. This creates a distance problem as schools are located far from the villages. Furthermore, the regressive thinking of the people makes it tougher for girls to get an education. Some people still believe girls are meant to stay in their houses and look after the kitchen.
If we wish to see India progress and develop, we need to educate our girl child. One of the most important benefits of girl education is that the country’s future will be brighter and better. Similarly, our economy can grow faster if more and more women become financially strong thereby reducing poverty.
Furthermore, women who are educated can take proper care of their children. Most importantly, educated women can help in the removal of social issues like corruption, child marriage, domestic abuse and more.
Q. 8. Write an article on ‘A Public Park’ in about 80-100 words taking clues from the following.
- Need of parks in cities and towns
- Parks in our city
- The best park of our city
- Its features
- Its advantages
- Your opinion
Ans.
A Public Park
by XYZ
In the growing urbanisation and modernisation, public parks and their importance is gradually fading. However, we must always remember that parks play an important role in cities and towns. They not only give fresh air but also help in decreasing sound pollution. Having public parks near your residential area gives an opportunity to maintain good health by going for a jog or an evening walk.
There are many parks in our city but the largest and the best one is located near our residential area. It is considered as the best park of our city because of its beauty, amazing flowers, and huge size. Many seasonal flowers bloom and add to its beauty. There are many trees like neem, mango, ‘amaltas’, and ‘gulmohur’, that add to the beauty of the park. There is a walking trail for joggers and for the people who come here for a walk. There is also sufficient space for children to play and enjoy. The park is adorned with benches at every few steps for people to sit and enjoy the beauty of nature.
The park is very useful when it comes to its advantages. Its trees not only keep the air fresh and clean but also prevent noise pollution; thereby making our locality one of the safest in the city. The park also serves as a tool for socialising as everyone gathers in the evening for some chit-chat and share a laughter or two.
Thus, the public park near our society is one of the best and makes our locality peaceful, fresh and noise free.
Q. 9. Write an article on the importance of ‘Early Rising’ in about 80-100 words.
- Introduction
- Fresh air
- Keeps active and happy all day
- Good for studies
- Conclusion
Ans.
Early Rising
by PQR
There is a fine English saying “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”. It asserts that early rising is a positive and healthy habit. The morning air refreshes our body and mind. The nature is calm and quiet and the bustle of the world is yet to begin. The morning breeze is cool and pure. It soothes one’s body and cheers one’s mind.
Thus, when our mind is fresh and energetic, we can do any work with full concentration. Getting up early gives a kick start for the day ahead and allows us to have more hours of work. Thus, it improves our productivity and helps to finish our work on time.
The man who rises early in the morning gets more time to exercise. Exercise helps us to remain fit and healthy. One can experience the real beauty of nature in the early morning. Early rising brings freshness and inspires activity. Early rising should be made a regular habit as it leads to happiness and good health.
Q. 10. Write an article, to be published, in a newspaper on the importance of following the ‘Rules of the Road’ in about 80-100 words on the basis of the fact and visual given below
Ans.
Rules of the Road
by PQR
Roads are the lifelines of the economic development of a country. Due to the increase in the density of roads in recent times, road safety has become important. Indian roads are overcrowded with various types of vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks and tractors along with bicycles, rickshaws, motorcycles, and pedestrians.
Even street vendors and roadside stalls have encroached on major portions of the road making it narrower. With so many vehicles and commuters, it is important to make rules. It is important for us to learn to use the roads properly and safely by following the rules. Traffic rules and regulations are formulated so that the commuters obey them while using the roads.
They provide structured and controlled measures that a commuter needs to take on the roads to reach his or her destination safely. It allows the easy flow of traffic along with saving our time. Road rules may seem to be inconvenient and unmanageable sometimes.
But, this needs to be understood very carefully. One should follow road rules by considering it as a duty towards one’s family, one’s own self and towards the other commuters.
Also, wherever possible, one must also strive to make awareness regarding the importance of following road rules passionately. One can volunteer, participate in marches or awareness campaigns regarding road safety.
Q. 11. Every activity that man indulges in creates pollution and waste of some kind. In fact, the need of the hour is to reduce pollution in all possible ways. Write an article on the topic ‘Reducing Pollution-Need of the Hour’. You are Brinda, an environmentalist. You can take help from the given clues.
- Introduction
- Causes of pollution
- Steps to reduce pollution
- Strict implementation of laws
Ans.
Reducing Pollution-Need of the Hour
by Brinda, Environmentalist
Pollution is contamination of land, water and air. It is increasing daily due to human activities performed in day-to-day life in order to live conveniently. But this gradually leads to the dangerous depletion of the environment. Plastic used by man is a big nuisance because it causes pollution.
Plastic never decays. If we burn it, it pollutes the air we breathe. If we dump it in rivers or the sea, it pollutes the water and kills marine life. Chemical fertilisers are another source of pollution of land and water.
In order to check pollution, the polluted effluents from. factories should be treated appropriately before being disposed off in water bodies. Plastic and other materials should be recycled wherever possible. New techniques should be adopted in motor vehicles to reduce pollution from engine exhausts. We should use environmentally safe cleaning liquids for use at home and other public places.
To trap solid particulate matter emitted by chimneys, appropriate filters should be used. Lofty smokestacks should be built. Gases should be discharged through exhaust pipes higher in the air. Chemical industries should not be allowed to be set up on the banks of rivers.
In view of the great danger to mankind, many countries in the world including India have passed laws to prevent pollution. But it has been seen that anti-pollution laws are not being obeyed rigorously, pushing pollution up to new levels.
Q. 12. Write an article for a newspaper on the topic ‘The Problem of Unemployment in India.’ You are Naman/Namita. You can take help from the given clues.
- Factors responsible for the increase in unemployment
- Disadvantages of increase in unemployment
- Steps to reduce unemployment in India
- Government role
Ans.
The Problem of Unemployment in India
by Namita
The problem of unemployment in India means the problem of providing work to those who are willing to work. A large number of educated and uneducated people, who are capable of working and are also willing to do it, roam here and there without any job. So, the problem has assumed an acute form.
The population is increasing by leaps and bounds, leaving a large section of the people unemployed. Even highly educated persons fail to get employment in India.
The economic and educational policy of the country should thus be reframed. Avenues for employment for the abundant labour should be provided by encouraging entrepreneurship. Besides this, stress must be laid on family planning. Every effort must be made to check the rapid rise in population. More stress should be laid on technical and vocational education.
Our country can advance economically, politically or socially only when the unemployment problem is solved. Frustration, drug addiction, even suicides, are by and large the evil results of unemployment. Unrest and disorder has increased in society. It is, therefore, the duty of the government to make every possible effort to solve this problem.
Q. 13. Water is essential for life on the planet. Wherever there is water there is life. Look at the visual given below and write an article giving your views on, ‘Why it is Important to Save Water’. Suggest ways to save water.
Ans.
Save Water
by ABC
Water that is clean and available readily is important as it contributes to a great extent in maintaining good health. The uses of water are plenty. Human beings use water for drinking, cooking and other domestic purposes. Water has the potential to keep the human body and mind healthy and sound. It is very essential to keep the body hydrated at all times.
Problem of water scarcity is aggravating day-by-day. People can feel shortage of water all over the country. If certain measures are not taken to stop this situation, there can be dire consequences. Groundwater level is getting lower and lower as rainwater is not seeping into the earth due to concretisation. Water is also getting polluted. People are misusing water. It’s time to act wisely and conserve water. Traditional methods of conservation of water must be revived. Public should be made aware of the need to save water-a precious resource. Rainwater harvesting is a good idea to recharge the groundwater. Remember, water is life.
Q. 14. Write an article on the importance of a school library in ábout 80-100 words on the basis of the hints given below
| Hints Introduction, building and arrangement of keeping books, books on various subjects, useful for students, conclusion. |
Ans.
Importance of School Library
by XYZ
School library is the guiding light of knowledge in education, where knowledge is the future asset. These spaces, adorned with rows of books that whisper tales of centuries gone by and stories yet to be explored, are integral to a student’s academic journey. The importance of school libraries extends far beyond being collections of books; they are nurturing grounds for curious minds, fostering a love for literature, and serving as foundations for academic excellence.
For students to grow into responsible citizens they must have as much access to learnable resources as possible. Books, computers, encyclopedias-they all provide the information they need to learn and build their intelligence. If a school facility lacks space for these necessary resources, students won’t learn anything.
So educational facilities provide students and staff with school libraries. These libraries contain hundreds, if not thousands, of reading and research material for students to have the freedom to explore. It’s also a quiet space for tutoring, studying, and working on projects. Thus, a school library for students is a crucial part of their growth.
Q. 15. Write an article on the ‘Importance of a Science Laboratory’ in about 80-100 words on the basis of the hints given below
| Hints Introduction, building and space, arrangement for keeping various apparatus, useful for students, conclusion. |
Ans.
Importance of Science Laboratory
by PQR
Science is the study of facts and the way we interact with the world. Learning about the scientific method teaches children to be curious about everything. Comprehensive science education lets students learn how to develop ideas, discover the world around them, and ask challenging questions.
However, learning about science simply isn’t enough. To fully understand the nature of science, students need the space to do their own experiments, and practice scientific learning through trial and error. In academic school labs, students are active learners, not just passive recipients of knowledge.
Labs provide students with various opportunities to learn and experiment. It plays a crucial role in the ongoing intellectual development of students at any academic level. Science labs give students the time, space, and resources to explore and experiment. They provide hands-on learning experiences that help students develop problem-solving and critical -thinking skills. Additionally, laboratory experiences allow students to gain exposure to reactions, materials, and equipment in a lab setting, which is essential for understanding scientific concepts. Furthermore, it helps students to pursue higher education in science and technological fields.
Studies show that students who actively engage in laboratory activities have better conceptual knowledge. Overall, laboratories are important for fostering scientific skills, enhancing understanding of scientific concepts.