CBSE Class 10 English Letter to the Editor Writing Assignment Set 03

Question 1. You are Amit Sharma, a concerned parent and resident of Green Park Society, Gurugram. You recently came across multiple billboards in your neighbourhood promoting "Fast Cash Loans with No Credit Check - Instant Approval!" targeting vulnerable individuals. Write a letter to the editor of The Financial Gazette in not more than 120 words, highlighting the detrimental effects of such advertisements. Propose the adoption of stricter regulations on misleading financial advertisements and suggest the establishment of financial literacy programs to educate and protect consumers. Share your concerns about the impact on society and provide recommendations to ensure responsible advertising practices in the financial sector.
Answer:
Green Park Society
Lawrence Road
Gurugram-1220XX
29 August 20XX
The Editor
The Financial Gazette
Mahativi Road
Gurugram-1220XX
Subject: Action needed against misleading loan advertisements
Sir
I am writing to express my deep concern about the recent influx of billboards in our neighbourhood advertising "Fast Cash Loans with No Credit Check - Instant Approval!" These commercials specifically target vulnerable people, promising instant cash without considering their financial circumstances.
Such misleading advertisements have detrimental effects on individuals and on society as a whole. They exploit the desperation of people in need, trapping them in a cycle of debt with high interest rates.
I urge the authorities to frame stricter laws against such false advertising. It is also important to organise financial literacy programmes that educate consumers about their rights. These programmes can help people make correct financial decisions. Let us work together to ensure that financial advertisements prioritise transparency, fairness and the protection of consumers' interests.
Yours sincerely
Amit Sharma

Writing Tips:
1. Quote the misleading slogan exactly; it makes the concern concrete.
2. Cover all three demands of the task: effects, stricter rules, literacy programmes.

Question 2. As Armaan Khan, the School Literary Captain of Ujjwal Academy, Old City, Kiladerabad, you believe that languages can help bridge regional divides and promote unity. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, suggesting the introduction of an online regional language learning programme managed and run by student councils and language clubs in the city. The programme aims to help residents who have recently relocated to a new region in picking up the local language organically. Share the importance and credibility of such a programme and suggest a feasible way to execute it along with possible activities. (CBSE SQP 2023)
Answer:
Ujjwal Academy
Old City
Kiladerabad
4 June 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Kiladerabad
Subject: Need to introduce an online regional language learning programme
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to express my suggestion for helping people learn new regional languages organically through online language learning programmes.
People who relocate to new cities or regions face a lot of difficulty in dealing with the local dialect. Introducing an online regional language programme will help such people greatly. This online programme can easily be run by the student council and the language clubs of the city. It may allow learners to take their classes at a time that suits them, which may avoid any hindrance to their work routine.
I hope that publishing this letter in your daily will create language awareness among people, bridge regional divides and promote unity.
Yours truly
Armaan Khan
School Literary Captain

Writing Tips:
1. Explain who benefits and why the student council is a credible organiser.
2. Include a practical way of running it (online classes at flexible timings).

Question 3. The household water supply in your locality is muddy and not fit for drinking. Despite several complaint letters to the civic authorities, the problem is still unresolved. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of the concerned authorities. You are Somil/Soumya of 768, Silver Apartments, Ajitha Vihar, Karampeeth. (CBSE 2024)
Answer:
768, Silver Apartments
Ajitha Vihar
Karampeeth
13 February 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
Karampeeth
Subject: Issues regarding household water supply
Sir
I am an avid reader of your esteemed newspaper and through its columns, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the household water supply in our community, which is unfit for drinking.
The contaminated water not only makes it unfit for drinking but also raises concerns about its impact on hygiene and sanitation. Numerous waterborne diseases can be brought on by dangerous bacteria, viruses and parasites that are present in contaminated water. Residents may thus be compelled to spend money on water purification systems or bottled water as alternatives. This places an additional financial burden on households.
There is an urgent need to take certain steps to alleviate this issue. I hope that this letter draws the attention of the concerned authorities.
Yours truly
Somil/Soumya

Writing Tips:
1. Mention that earlier complaints to the authorities have gone unanswered.
2. Suggest measures (testing, pipe repair, tanker supply) to cover the 'suggest' part of the task.

Question 4. You are Kiara/Karanveer. You recently visited a significant historical site. You were shocked to discover it in such a terrible state. Write a letter to the editor of an esteemed newspaper pointing out the appalling state of several historical and archaeological sites.
Answer:
24, Civil Lines
Agra-2820XX
5 November 20XX
The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi-1100XX
Subject: Appalling state of historical monuments
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities to the neglected condition of our historical and archaeological sites.
During a recent visit to a famous fort near my city, I was shocked to see its walls covered with graffiti, plastic waste lying in the courtyards and stones crumbling in several places. There were no guides, no signboards and hardly any guards. Many other monuments across the country are in a similar state.
These sites are a record of our history and a major source of tourism. The Archaeological Survey of India and the local bodies must ensure regular maintenance, strict fines for defacing monuments and proper facilities for visitors. Citizens too must respect these heritage sites.
Yours truly
Kiara/Karanveer

Writing Tips:
1. Describe what you saw (graffiti, litter, damage) to make the concern real.
2. End with suggestions for both authorities and citizens.

Question 5. You are Shivani Seth, a resident of B-331, Good Luck Apartments, Defence Colony, Delhi. The residents of the area are facing a severe problem of supply of inadequate and poor quality tap water. You decide to express your views and make the authorities aware of the situation by writing a letter to the editor of Hindustan Times, Delhi. Write your letter in about 100-120 words.
Answer:
B-331, Good Luck Apartments
Defence Colony
New Delhi-17
15th April 20××
The Editor
Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-01
Subject: Inadequate and Bad Quality of Water Supply
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the civic authorities to the bad quality and inadequate supply of tap water in our locality.
It is unfortunate that the local civic authorities do not take care to provide the citizens with even the basic amenities such as proper and adequate water supply. In our locality, water is supplied only for three hours in the morning. For the rest of the day the taps remain dry. Also, the quality of supplied water is poor; it is unhygienic and contaminated. There have been cases of water-borne diseases like diarrhoea and dysentery. These diseases may break out in the form of an epidemic if the problem is not properly addressed.
It is expected that instead of ignoring the issue, the concerned authorities will take immediate steps to ensure supply of adequate and good quality water in our locality so that we citizens are able to live a disease-free and stress-free life.
Yours sincerely
Shivani Seth

Writing Tips:
1. Follow the order: sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, body, complimentary close, name.
2. Paragraph 1 states the issue, paragraph 2 describes the problem and its effects, paragraph 3 asks for specific action.

Question 6. You are Mohan/Mohana, resident of D/14, Sunrise Apartments, Karol Bagh, Delhi. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in 100-120 words expressing your thoughts regarding the growing level of corruption among municipal officers. Also, suggest measures to keep a check on corrupt municipal officers.
Answer:
D/14, Sunrise Apartments
Karol Bagh
New Delhi-37
2nd July, 20××
The Editor
Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-01
Subject: Growing Level of Corruption Amongst Municipal Officers
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to bring to the attention of the public the growing level of corruption among municipal officers. The Municipal Corporation of the city is already infamous for its style of working and is now faced with the new problem of a growing level of corruption among its officials.
It has become almost impossible to get any work done without bribing the officers. Everyone from bottom to top is openly asking for bribes. The role of the anti-corruption department is also mysterious in this regard. They seem to be the only ones not knowing about this and often fail to take any steps even after receiving complaints.
It is a shame that people agree to pay bribes even when they are entitled to the services. An enquiry must be set up immediately and the image of the corporation improved to restore people's faith in the system.
I hope my views will be considered for public benefit.
Thank you
Yours sincerely
Mohan Mishra

Writing Tips:
1. Begin with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' to show the letter is meant for publication.
2. After describing the problem, suggest practical measures (enquiry, vigilance, public awareness).