Report Writing Format, Examples, Topics, Samples, Types

♦ Formal Address:

A report is a brief account of an event that has already taken place. The report helps in recording the
events of importance that occur in our day-to-day life. It attempts to present the firsthand information of
an incident or event. A report of an event presents a record of events that took place. A report of an event
includes one’s ideas, opinions and impressions about the event.

♦ Points to Remember:

Mention the place, date, time and other relevant facts about the event.

Include information collected from the people around or affected by the event.

Write the name of the reporter.

Provide a suitable title/heading.

Write in past tense.

Write in reported speech and use passive form of expression.

Develop ideas (causes, consequences, opinions) logically.

Present your ideas and impressions to make the report interesting. (while writing a report for magazine)

♦ Marks will be awarded for:

Title

Reporter’s name

Content

Expression: Accuracy + Fluency

Sample Report Writing

Question

You are Sweety/Suresh of National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research, Savar, Dhaka. As
Secretary of your institution Co-curricular Activities Club, you visited a slum area in your city where the
people suffered a great loss of life and property in a massive fire. The students of your institution
rendered their services and material help to the victims. Write a report in 100-125 words for your
institution magazine.

Answer:

Students Service To Victims Of Fire

By: Sweety

National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research

31st August, 2020. A major slum area in _____ was gutted by a massive fire on 28th August, 2020. The
fire whose exact cause is still not very clear caused extensive damage to life and property. Ten persons
lost their lives, many were injured and about two hundred people were rendered homeless. Our institution
distributed relief to the victims. The students of our institution got together and collected food packets,
old clothes, medicines, etc. to be distributed to these homeless and helpless people. Ten students and three
teachers personally visited this slum area to ensure proper and fair distribution of the items that had been
collected and thus provided some relief to these unfortunate people in their time of crisis and misery.
Question 2.

Recently your school held a Seminar on Conservation of Water as a part of World Water Day
celebrations. As the School Pupil Leader of Maryland School, Gurgaon, write a report in 100-125 words
for a local daily. Sign as Pritham/Preeti. (Delhi 2010)

Answer:

Seminar On Water Conservation

By: Preeti

Maryland School,

Gurgaon 16th March, 20xx, Gurgaon: Our school organised a seminar on ‘Water Conservation’ as part of
the World Water Day Celebrations on 13th August, 20xx. The main aim of this seminar was to remind us
all about the need to save the government and the non-governmental organisations in providing help
water as it is a precious source imperative for our survival. Distinguished environmentalists and eminent
personalities were our guest speakers and they reiterated the need not only of conserving water but also
spoke at length on how to conserve water by stressing upon the fact that each drop of water is precious.
Dr. Yashraj, an eminent environmentalist, suggested rain-water harvesting as one of the best ways to
conserve water.

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

Question 3.
Your school organised an exhibition-cum-sale of the items prepared under Work Experience Certificate
by your school students. There was an overwhelming response from the public. Prepare a report in 100-
125 words for a local daily. You are the Coordinator, S.U.P.W. activities, Nita School, Gurgaon. (All
India 2010)

Answer: An Exhibition-Cum-Sale

By: ABC, Coordinator, SUPW Activities

Nita School, Gurgaon

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

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

Question 4.

Your state government has banned the use of plastic bags. Your are Amarjeet, a reporter of The National
Herald. Write a report in 100-125 words on how the ban is being ignored and what damage the
indiscriminate use of plastic bags in causing to the environment. (Comptt. Delhi 2010)

Answer:

Environment Unfriendly Polybags

By: Amarjeet, Staff Reporter

The National Herald

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

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

Question 5. You are Ramesh/Rani, Sports Secretary, Government Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh.
Last Monday an inter-school twenty-over cricket match was played on your school ground. Write a report
in 100-125 words on the match. (Comptt. All India 2010)

Answer:

Inter-School Twenty

Over Cricket Match

Ramesh, Sports Secretary,

Govt. Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh 17th January, 20xx. Last Monday an inter-school twenty
over cricket match played in our school grounds between Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector-4 and Central
School, Sector-37. It was one of the most thrilling match that we all had seen as the winner was decided
only after the last ball of the match had been bowled. Kendriya Vidyalaya won the toss and chose to bat.
They set a target of 130 runs in twenty overs for the opposition team who beat them in the last ball of the
match by hitting a boundary which took their score to 131 runs. Central School had to make ten runs in
the last two balls in order to win. Their star batsman ABC scored a six followed by a fantastic boundary
to take his team to victory. It was a great match with a nail-biting finish and all the spectators present
there thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

Question 6.

A major bus mishap which left several people seriously injured took place at Nicholas Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai. Luckily no life was lost. Collect the information from the eyewitnesses and
send a report in 100-125 words to ‘The Nungambakkam Times’. You are Vinod/Vinodhini, a reporter.
(Delhi 2011)

Answer:

Bus Mishap

Vinod, Staff Reporter

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

The authorities have arrested the truck driver for his negligence. The bus driver could not be taken into
custody for overspeeding as he is admitted in hospital with grievous injuries. The state government has
announced a compensation of? 25,000 for those seriously injured and ‘10,000 for those whose injurious
are not very serious. A state-level inquiry has also been ordered into the mishap.
Question 7.

You are Poorva/Partha, Cultural Secretary of your school, D.B. Senior Secondary School, Ambur. A
week-long Music and Dance festival was organised by your school. Write a report in 100-125 words for
your school magazine. Invent the details. (All India 2011)

Answer:

Music And Dance Fiesta

Poorva, Cultural Secretary

D.B. Senior Secondary School, Ambur

26th August, 20xx: Our school organised a week-long Music and Dance festival, which commenced on
the 18th of August and ended on the 26th of August, in which 15 schools of our town participated. It was
a great music and dance extravaganza which saw a wide variety of Indian classical music and folklore and
western music and dance forms. During this week-long festival, many competitions and programmes
were organised in our school and these were graced by illustrious musicians and reputed dancers. On the
concluding day of this festival, a two-hour-long programme displaying a unique fusion of classical and
western dance and music was put up. This was a treat and delight for all music and dance lovers and was
also the highlight of our festival. Seeing the huge success of this fiesta our principal assured us that
attempts would be made to organise it on a regular basis.

Question 8.

You visited a Job Fair organised by Ability Foundation at Chennai recently. You were impressed to see
that nearly 55 companies from various sectors such as information technology, telecommunication,
electronics etc. offered jobs to the final year students of colleges. As a reporter of ‘The Deccan Times’,
Chennai, prepare a report in 100-125 words. You are Peeyush/Priya. (All India 2011)

Answer:

Great Job Opportunities

For Young Students

Priya, Staff Reporter,

The Deccan Times

14th April, 20xx: The Ability Forum organised a Job Fair in Chennai for final year students of colleges.
The fair witnessed an overwhelming response from job seekers and companies from across the region.
The two-day event saw 55 companies from various sectors, such as information technology,
telecommunication, electronics, etc. offering jobs to these students. It was really a great incentive for
these fresh graduates to be offered jobs literally ‘on a platter’. Over 500 job seekers walked into seek
well-paying jobs with the most renowned companies. This is surely going to motivate other
undergraduates to attend this fair every year. Such employment fairs should be organised as these provide
an ideal platform for students who are on the lookout for jobs after having completed their graduate-level
education.

Question 9.

You witnessed a programme performed by differently-abled persons on Zee TV. You were very much
impressed by their performance and were emotionally touched. Highlighting their talent, the reaction of
the judges to their performance etc., prepare a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. You are
Gopal/Gopi, Student Editor of the magazine. (All India 2011)

Answer:

A Special Programme On Zee Tv

Gopi, Student Editor

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

An outstanding sequence, in which wheelchair-bound boys and girls performed ‘Bharatnatyam’, left the
audience spellbound and got a standing ovation from the judges.

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

Question 10.

You are Pulkil/Prema, a staff reporter of The Times of India. You have been asked to cover an incident of
daylight robbery on the outskirts of Delhi when the inmates were present in the house. Write a report in
100-125 words. (Comptt. Delhi 2011)

Answer:
Daylight Robbery

Prema, Staff Reporter

Tire Times of India

17th August, 20xx, Delhi: A daring, daylight robbery has set fear and anxiety in the minds of the residents
of Najafgarh, that lies on the outskirts of Delhi. Four armed robbers entered the house of a retired IAS
official in broad daylight at about 4 p.m. The official himself was present in the house along with his
wife, daughter-in-law and two-year-old grandson. Though the robbers did not harm the inmates, they
locked them up in a store-room before escaping with? 75,000 cash and gold jewellery worth about? 3
lakhs. This incident evoked a lot of resentment among the residents of the area who complained about a
total security lapse in their colony. The police have registered a complaint of robbery and on the basis of
the appearance of the robbers given by the inmates a search has been launched to apprehend all the four.

Question 11.

Recently a cultural programme was arranged by B.M. Public School, Noida with the help of the local
artists of the city for raising funds to

help an association for the differently-abled children of your city. Write a report in 100-125 words for
publication in the newsletter of your school. You are Sunil/Sunita, Secretary of the Social Club of your
school. (Comptt. Delhi 2011)

Answer:

Cultural Programme To

Help Disabled

By: Sunita, Secretary, Social Club

Our school arranged a cultural programme with the help of the local artists of our city to raise funds to
help an association ‘Nirmal-Chaya’ that works for the differently-abled children of our city. All the
proceeds from this programme were given to the NGO so that they are in a better position to provide
assistance to these unfortunate children in the form of medical aid. It was most heartening to see the
overwhelming response of our staff, students and their parents for our noble endeavour. The local artists
too participated in this programme without charging any money as everyone wanted to do their bit for a
good cause. Seeing the positive response of everyone who was involved in this noble cause, our school
authorities have decided to organise one such event every year to help the NGOs of our city.

Question 12.

Write a report in 100-125 words on ‘No Tobacco’ campaign organized by your school in the academic
session 2010-11. You are Deep/ Deepa, Cultural Secretary, Anupam Senior Secondary School, Meerut.
(Comptt. Delhi 2011)

Answer:

‘No Tobacco’ Campaign

Deep, Cultural Secretary

Anupam Sr. Secondary School, Meerut

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

Question 13.

Write a report as an eyewitness to the fire accident that occurred in your neighbourhood. Your report
should be within 100-125 words. Invent the necessary details. You are Rashi/ Raman of 15, Ballimaran,
Delhi. (Comptt. All India 2011)

Answer:

Fire Mishap

Raman

15 Ballimaran, Delhi
12th September, 20xx, Delhi: A fire broke out in our neighbourhood in Ballimaran yesterday in a two-
storey house due to a gas cylinder explosion. Three persons received severe burn injuries and household
goods worth almost five lakhs were completely destroyed. It was rather frightening to see the extent of the
flames which seemed to engulf even the adjacent houses. Though the exact cause of the bursting of the
cylinder is not known, it is suspected that a possible leakage in the gas pipe triggered the blast. It took
three fire tenders almost four hours to control the fire. The police have registered a case of accident and a
probe to investigate the exact cause of the fire will be carried out. The injured persons, a man and two
women, have been admitted to the Bums Ward of ABC Hospital and their condition is stated to be
critical.

Question 14.

You are an eye-witness to a road accident resulting in loss of human life and property. As a press reporter
of National Herald, write a report in 100-125 words. (Comptt. All India 2011)

Answer:

Fatal Road Accident

XYZ, Staff Reporter

National Herald

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

Question 15.

Your school Commerce Association organised a seminar for class XII students of the schools of your
zone on the topic, ‘Rising prices create a crisis’. As Co-ordinator of the programme, write a report in 100-
125 words for your school magazine. You are Piyush/Priya of ABC School, Agra. (Delhi 2012)

Answer:
Seminar On ‘Rising Prices’

Priya, Co-ordinator, Commerce Association

ABC School, Agra

The Commerce Association of our school organised a seminar for the class XII students of all the schools
of our zone on 19th November, 20xx. The topic of the seminar was ‘Rising prices create a crisis’. The
three-day seminar, which was attended by distinguished and eminent personalities from the field of
finance and commerce, was an eye-opener as to how the ever-rising prices are most likely to cause a crisis
to which there may be no solution. The need of the hour of our government is to check and control the
rising prices which have strained the pocket as well as the well-being of the common man. The students
got an insight into how inflation is hampering the economic growth of our country. On a concluding note
our principal assured us that he would do his best to organise seminars on contemporary issues regularly.

Question 16.

A new indoor gymnasium has recently been constructed and inaugurated at APJ International School at
Goa. As special correspondent of ‘The Hindu’ draft a report in 100-125 words on the gymnasium and the
inauguration ceremony. (Delhi 2012)

Answer:

State-Of-The-Art

Gymnasium Inauguration

Special Correspondent,

The Hindu

7th August, Goa: An indoor gymnasium which had been under construction for the past few months was
inaugurated at APJ International School. The State Health Minister, Shri S.D. Philips, inaugurated the
fully equipped air-conditioned gymnasium yesterday in the presence of the staff and students of the
school. In his inaugural speech, the Minister stressed upon the need of physical fitness and the importance
of following a regular work-out regime in today’s stressful lifestyle. The gymnasium combines innovative
early physical education, pre-gymnastics classes with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and other
facilities.
Such initiatives empower the school children by j helping them to acquire the necessary skills, confidence
and positive self-image needed to become healthy young adults.

Question 17.

Your school conducted a seminar on ‘How to prevent cruelty towards animals’, in which 40 city CBSE
schools took part. As Co-ordinator of the programme, write a report in 100-125 words for the school
magazine. You are Vikram/Vidhi of C.P.S. Senior Secondary School, Bengaluru. (Delhi 2012)

Answer:

Seminar To Prevent Cruelty Towards Animals

Vidhi, Co-ordinator

C.P.S. Senior Secondary School, Bangalore

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

They stressed upon the need for compassion and care which is due to animals as living and responsive
beings. Animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and that is not to be
left to the compassionate impulses of humans but is an entitlement that must be protected under the law.
During this seminar, other animal-cruelty issues that came under the scanner were fighting animal cruelty
perpetrated by industries like factory farming, the fur industry, animal experimentation and animals used
in entertainment.

Question 18.

You witnessed a bomb blast in a Delhi market when you went there for shopping along with your parents
for Diwali purchases. Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. (Delhi 2012)

Answer:
Bomb Explosion In Market-Place

By: ABC

Our shopping for Diwali could not have taken a more ghastly and ugly turn, that was beyond even our
worst nightmare. On 24th October, 20xx, a powerful bomb blast rocked the busy Karol Bagh market
where I had gone along with my parents for Diwali shopping. The explosion took place at about 6.10 pm
near a three-wheeled vehicle which got ripped apart. Within seconds the entire area was strewn with glass
and splattered with blood. Amidst utter fear, chaos and confusion people were seen running wildly, some
in search of their dear ones and others to ensure their own safety.

I stood they are dumbfounded, almost paralysed with fear as my parents helped an old couple who had
sustained severe injuries in the blast. Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the horrific
sights that then met my eyes. I am convinced that these nightmarish sights are there to stay in my memory
for a lifetime. Every time I close my eyes I relive those horrifying moments where I can see people
wailing and groaning.

Question 19.

You witnessed a fire accident in a slum area near your colony on Saturday night. You were very much
disturbed at the pathetic sight. Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. You are
Lakshmi/Lakshman, a student of P.D.K. International School, Madurai. (All India 2012)

Answer:

Fire In Slum Area

By: Lakshmi

P.D.K. International School, Madurai A fire broke out near our colony, I.G. Extension on 12th October,
20xx. This ghastly fire burnt down at least 50 shanties and about 30 casualties were reported. The meagre
belongings of daily wagers and labourers living in this slum were turned to ashes. The pathetic sight of
wailing children and women was heartrending. Since the fire broke out at around 7.30 pm, most of the
womenfolk were cooking their evening meals. So many slum dwellers had to go hungry that night as the
fire brigades took almost four hours to douse the flames and control the fire. People from our colony
came forward to help these distressed people. We offered packed food and water to them. The miserable
plight of these people as their abodes turned to ashes will continue to haunt the residents of our locality
for a long time.

Question 20.

You are Keshav/Karuna, Sports Secretary of Vidhyapeet, Bengaluru. You participated in the national
level CBSE Chess Tournament at Delhi recently. Write a report for your school magazine, in 100-125
words on the programme and your team’s performance. (Comptt. Delhi 2012)

Answer:

Cbse Chess Tournament

By: Karuna,

Sports Secretary It was a great honour for me to represent my school, Vidhyapeet, Bengaluru, in the
national level CBSE Chess Tournament held at Delhi j from 19th to 22nd September, 20xx. The I
tournament was inaugurated by the CBSE chairman. Seven schools from all over India had qualified for
the national level competition. The first round of the competition started on 19th September in the ABC
Indoor Stadium. After various elimination rounds came the final round in which our school and Model
School, Chennai qualified. Finally, this journey of ten cracker rounds was won by our school by scoring
8.5 points. With great pride I accepted the winning trophy. The Chairman, CBSE gave away the prizes
during the closing ceremony. In his speech, he praised the CBSE officials for their good work in
promoting the game of Chess.

Question 21.

You are Jay/Jaya, an NCC cadet from Shyamala Memorial Hall, Trichy. You were selected as a member
of the contingent to represent Tamil Nadu in the Republic Day parade in Delhi. Write a report for your
school magazine, in 100-125 words on the programme, and about your participation. (Comptt. All India
2012)

Answer:

Parade Honour

By: Jay, NCC Cadet

Shyamala Memorial Hall, Trichy

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

Question 22.

You are Jay/Jaya, studying in Shyamala Memorial Hall, Trichy. Some students of your school attended a
first aid training camp for a week at Red Cross Headquarters of your state. Write a report for your school
magazine in 100-125 words on the events of the camp and your participation and performance. (Comptt.
All India 2012)

Answer:

First Aid Training Camp

By: Jaya,

Shyamalan Memorial Hall Some students of class XII of our school got an opportunity to attend a first aid
training camp for a week at the Red Cross Headquarters in Chennai. Attending this camp proved very
helpful to us because it gave us an opportunity to learn as to how we can help in providing emergency
health care for anyone who requires immediate first-aid. I am sure all those who attended this camp will
help make a difference to society. Our seven-day training started with a batch of 20 volunteers who
received training under a Red Cross trainer.

The training comprised practical sessions in artificial respiration, use of bandages, simple medication
through common drugs and ointments etc. Apart from administering first aid in emergency situations, the
trainer also made us understand the basis of home nursing. We were also trained in potentially life-saving
techniques that can be performed with minimal equipment. At the end of our seven-day camp, we were
given a course completion certificate in which our performance was evaluated. We were confident we
were now in a position of saving a life in case of an emergency.
Question 23.

You are Deepak/Deepika, Secretary of Ahimsa club, Parsva Public School, Delhi. On 2nd October your
school observed ‘International Day for Peace and Non-violence’, organizing various activities such as
visit to Raj Ghat, Charkha spinning, lectures by eminent Gandhians etc. Write a report on the same in
100-125 words. (Delhi 2013)

Answer:

International Day For

Peace And Non-Violence

By: Deepika,

Secretary, Ahimsa Club Parsva Public School, Delhi Our school observed ‘International Day for Peace
and Non-violence’ on 2nd October this year. This was our way to pay our tribute to the Father of our
Nation by attempting to highlight the principles he followed that enabled him to win our independence.
On this occasion, our school organized various activities such as a visit to Raj Ghat, Charkha Spinning,
lectures by eminent Gandhians etc. It was enlightening to hear the lectures of the eminent Gandhians who
emphasised Gandhiji’s foremost principles that guided all his thoughts and activities. These included
complete unity and integrity of the body, mind and soul in an individual. It was also revealed that one of
the greatest achievements of Gandhiji was the spiritualisation of politics. This celebration was the most
enlightening way to commemorate the memory of the Father of Our Nation.

Question 24.

Your school, Sea View Public School, Kochi, organized a Blood-donation Camp on the occasion of the
Republic Day celebrations. As Cultural Secretary of your school, write a report on the event in 100-125
words. (Delhi 2013)

Answer:

Blood Donation Camp

By: Cultural Secretary,

Sea View Public School, Kochi Our school organized a Blood Donation Camp on 26th January, 20xx on
the occasion of the Republic Day celebrations. This camp was a huge success and saw the participation
from over 300 students and 50 faculty members. The camp was organized in collaboration with the Red
Cross Society of India. Dr. Bela Anand from the Red Cross Society appreciated the efforts of the school
in organizing the camp. She . appreciated the overwhelming response from the students as well as
teachers and said it felt good when people, especially young students, come forward for a noble cause.
Refreshments, certificates of appreciation and blood donor cards were given to all the donors. Our
Principal finally administered the vote of thanks.

Question 25.

Traffic police has launched a special drive against pollution causing vehicles. This has led to traffic jams
and crowds at important intersections. Write a report in 100-125 words to be published in ‘Chennai
Times’. You are Prince/Priya, 12 M.G. Road, Adayar, Chennai. (Delhi 2013)

Answer:

Pollution Check Causes A Mess

By: Priya,

12, M.G. Road, Adayar, Chennai 26th August, 20xx, Chennai: The traffic police has recently launched a
special drive against the pollution causing vehicles. This has created more confusion than relief. It has led
to traffic jams and crowds at important intersections. The traffic constables have gone into overdrive by
putting barricades and conducting checks on pollution. These barricades, put up by the police, create
heavy traffic snarls especially during the peak hours. Traffic congestion is a problem for commuters who
are invariably delayed in reaching their destination. The police need to restrict their drive to lean traffic
hours. This way they will be able to carry forth their drive against pollution without causing
inconvenience to the commuters.

Question 26.

Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal celebrated ‘Nutrition Week’ from 1st September to 7th September by
arranging inter-school cookery contests, oratorical, painting and poster competitions, besides talks by
eminent nutritionists and medical professionals. There was an overwhelming response from students and
parents. Prepare a report in 100-125 words to be published in your school magazine. You are Arjun/Anita,
School Pupil Leader. (All India 2013)

Answer:
Nutrition Week Celebrated

By: Anita,

School Pupil Leader,

Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal Our school celebrated ‘Nutrition Week’ from the 1st to the 7th
September, 20xx. The theme of the celebration was ‘Food & Nutrition for Better Health’. The celebration
aimed to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating. Inter-school cookery contests, oratorical,
painting and poster competitions were held, besides talks by eminent nutritionists and medical
professionals. It was heartening to see the overwhelming response of students and parents. The highlight
of the week-long celebration was a constant reiteration of healthy eating habits and adequate physical
activity as a key to a healthy life. The ‘Nutrition Week’ provided a reminder to everyone that an
appropriate lifestyle can prevent us from diseases, improve our quality of life and increase life-
expectancy. Nutrition Week was concluded by a prize distribution ceremony.

Question 27.

You are Roshan/Rohini, School Pupil Leader of Meerut Public School, Meerut. Your school joined a
campaign organised by various agencies of your city to create awareness among people to conserve water.
Write a report in 100-125 words highlighting the activities such as rainwater harvesting etc. (Delhi 2013)

Answer:

Water-Conservation

By: Rohini,

School Pupil Leader Meerut Public School, Meerut On 12th September, 20xx: Our school joined a water
conservation campaign at the India Habitat Centre. This campaign was organised by various agencies of
our city to create awareness among people to conserve water. The main agenda of this campaign was to
reiterate the need to save water which is a precious source for our survival. Distinguished
environmentalists suggested rain-water harvesting as the best way to conserve water and used visual aids
to explain the process to harvest rainwater. The agencies explained time and again on the fact that water-
conservation is the most cost-effective, environmentally sound way to reduce the demand of water and
each one of us must do our bit towards improving water management to enhance optimum use of water.

Question 28.
You are Smitha/Smith, Secretary, Cultural Association, Motilal Fomra School, Tirupati. Last month your
school celebrated Library Week in which book reading sessions, writing of book reviews, lectures by
eminent writers, etc. were organised. Write a report on it to be published in your school newsletter in 100-
125 words. (All India 2013)

Answer:

Library Week Celebrated

By: Smitha,

Secretary, Cultural Association Motilal Fomra School, Tirupati Our school celebrated Library Week from
5lh January to 12th January. This was a great opportunity for each one of us to recognise the value of
libraries. It was a much-awaited event and we made lots of preparations for it. Competitions were held on
topics ranging from English Elocution, Book Mark Making, Book Cover Designs and Writing Book
Reviews. Many students participated in these events and gave in their best. In addition to these
competitions, book reading sessions and lectures by eminent writers were also organised. The new books
purchased by our school library were also displayed. Library Week was altogether a very interesting and
enjoyable week for students as well as teachers, who are already looking forward to celebrating it in the
following years.

Question 29.

You are Rohini/Rehan. Your school KRM Senior Secondary School, Gurgaon organised a workshop on
how to conserve energy. A number of CBSE schools participated in it. Many eminent personalities
addressed the students. Write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. (All India 2013)

Answer:

Workshop On

Energy Conservation

By: Rohini

KRM Senior Secondary School, Gurgaon Our school organised a workshop on ‘How to conserve energy’
on 24th April, 20xx. Around 25 CBSE schools participated in it. The participants were trained on various
tools and methods for energy conservation and efficient use of energy. A training manual titled ‘Doing
More with Less’ was distributed to all the participants. Many eminent personalities from the Energy
Department of the NRSE Division addressed the students. They highlighted the importance of
incorporating energy into different spheres. They also pointed out the various steps that could be taken at
the individual levels to conserve energy and use it efficiently. This workshop which was organised as a
part of the project, Building Energy Awareness on Conservation (BEACON), was most enlightening and
everyone felt more such workshops should be organised at regular intervals.

Question 30.

Keeping in view the frequent occurrence of earthquakes, floods and torrential rains in different parts of
the country, your school arranged a talk on disaster management. The speaker explained the precautionary
measures to be taken by the public and the government in case of emergency. As a student reporter,
Ravi/Rani prepare a report on the talk in 100125 words, to be published in your local paper. (All India
2013)

Answer:

Talk On Disaster Management

By: Ravi,

Student Reporter

1st April, 20xx: Keeping in view the frequent occurrence of earthquakes, floods and torrential rains in
different parts of our country, our school arranged a talk on disaster management. The talk was held in
our school auditorium at 11 AM, on 24th March, 20xx. The main aim for arranging this talk was to spread
awareness among the people on how to deal with disasters. The speaker, who was a member of the
National Disaster Response Force, explained all of us about the steps that need to be taken to minimise
the risks in case of any disaster. He also explained with the help of visual aids the precautionary measures
that should be taken by the public and the government in case of an emergency. This talk, with
demonstrations, is sure to help each one of us to enhance our knowledge to deal with disasters.

Question 31.

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

Answer:
Flood Relief Programme

By: Krishna

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

Question 32.

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

Answer:

Book Exhibition

By: Rohini

The Book Trust of India successfully organized a three day Book Exhibition in our neighbourhood, in the
Raja Garden grounds. Many reputed national and international publishers participated in this event. This
fair was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University, Professor
Kumar. He appreciated all the arrangements made at the book fair and also visited many stalls and
thanked the publishers for making the book fair such a success. Many people enthusiastically visited the
book fair as it housed a good collection of academic, fiction, research and general books. This book fair is
likely to play a pivotal role in reiterating the importance of books and is likely to be recognized as a huge
annual cultural event of book bonanza keenly awaited by students, teachers, scholars, intellectuals,
authors and book lovers.

Question 33.

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

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, on the 5th of September, the badge holders of our school organized a
grand celebration to honour the teachers of our school. The programme started with a tribute to Dr.
Radhakrishnan. The entire programme had an emotional and recreational touch. The students had made
elaborate preparations to ensure that the Teachers’ Day, celebrations was a huge success. They had
organized various games and a range of cultural programmes for the teachers.

The students also made a movie for the teachers in which they conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to their
teachers. They also added on video messages from the school alumni and the members of the governing
body of the school wherein the teachers were thanked for their contribution to the school and the society.
The teachers were overwhelmed with emotion on seeing the movie. The programme ended with a vote of
thanks from our principal.

Question 34.

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

Answer:

Two Killed In Train Accident

By: ABC, Staff Correspondent

16th March, 20xx: Delhi: Two persons were killed when their car was hit by the KK Express at an
unmanned level crossing at Dabri Mor. They were rushed to a local hospital where they were declared
brought dead. The car driver was identified as Umesh (36) and the other passenger as Soham (39).
Expressing sorrow and shock at the accident, the State Transport Minister, stressed the need to set up
manned level crossings, which should be taken up by the Centre. According to eyewitnesses, at around
11:15 am, the car was at the level crossing and stopped just before the KK Express was to pass, but
unfortunately, it was too close to the tracks. The car was thrown around 20 feet from the level crossing.
The area where the road crosses the railway tracks is unmanned, and according to local residents, this is
the second time within one year that a car has been hit by a train. An enquiry has been ordered into the
accident.

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

Answer:

Workshop On Personality

Development For Students

By: Rajesh

19th April, 20xx: Regular personality development workshops are organized for students wherein
eminent personalities from different fields are invited to interact with the students. I attended one such
workshop organized by Bharat Vikas Sadan, an NGO that works for child development. About 72
students attended this workshop wherein, Mrs. Rachita Sharma, a student counsellor and personality
trainer conducted the workshop for the development of students’ communication skills.

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

Question 36.

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

Answer:

Exchange Programme

By: Brijesh

16th April, 20xx: A few teachers and students from Edwin University had visited our school on an
exchange programme for ten days. They were given a grand welcome. The principal, staff and students of
our school personally accorded them a warm welcome. A cultural extravaganza was held to familiarise
them with our traditions and customs. They were served a traditional Indian meal and sweets. It was
heartening to see the foreign teachers and students taking active and enthusiastic part in the different
programmes we had specially organized for them. Our principal gave the welcome speech and then they
were escorted to our school hostel where they stayed during their ten-day tour of our city.

Question 37.

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

Answer:

Multistorey Building Collapses

By: Anjali,

Staff Correspondent 5th September, 20xx: Tragedy struck the city early on Monday morning when an
eight storeyed NDMC building collapsed around 7 a.m. in Central Delhi, near the main railway station.
This building, civic officials said, was old and probably not maintained well. Rescuers raced to reach the
dozens of people feared trapped in the rubble. At least ten people are reported killed and twenty have
been so far pulled alive from the building and rushed to the hospital, said Alok Bansal, local commander
of the National Disaster Response Force. “Approximately 70 to 80 people are believed to be left behind
under the debris.”, Mr. Bansal said, citing reports from his team on the scene. This is the latest of several
building collapses in Delhi and NCR this year. The State Government has ordered an enquiry into the
mishap.

Question 38.

Write a report in 100-125 words on the Zonal Cricket Tournament held in the playground of A.B.C.
School, Laxmi Nagar last week. Your report should include details such as names of participating teams,
exciting, cheerful atmosphere, decorated playground, a large crowd of cheering students and presentation
ceremony. You are Gopalan/Gauri, Student Editor of your school magazine. (Comptt. Delhi 2014)

Answer:
Zonal Cricket Tournament

By: Gopalan,

Student Editor The Zonal Cricket Tournament was held in the playground of A.B.C. School, Laxmi
Nagar from the 20th to the 27th of September, 20xx. The participating teams included JMJ School
Rohini; XYZ Public School, Roop Nagar; PQR Public School, Fatehpuri; MPL School, Azadpur; RPW
Senior Secondary School, Paschim Vihar and LML Boys School, Patel Nagar. After a series of knockout
rounds, PQR Public School and XYZ Public School emerged as the finalists.

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

The winning team was awarded with a trophy, medals and certificates which were presented by the
Honorary Sports Secretary, Shri Vipin Kumar.

Question 39.

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

Answer:

Visit To An Orphanage

By: Nutan,

President, Social Activities Club Members of the Social Activities Club of our school recently visited an
orphanage run by a reputed N.G.O. It was indeed a pleasure to be greeted by smiling faces of innocent
children. Before we actually got to interact with the kids, we were given a tour of the property. Walking
around was a pleasant experience as our expectations of a dusty and gloomy place were replaced by the
reality of a vibrant, heartwarming and welcoming environment. The children smiled with sparkling and
curious eyes as we walked around. We were pleasantly surprised to encounter such happy and lively kids,
who were being looked after by nice and caring staff. It was a day spent between fun and games and
towards the end of our visit we parted with the promise to return soon.

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

Question 40.

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

Answer:

Protest Rally

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

25th 20xx: The members of the Saraswati Residents Welfare Association held a protest rally at the
District Park on 19th November, 20xx. This protest rally was held against the decision of the Municipal
Corporation to cut down trees for widening of roads to ease traffic congestion. Dozens of concerned
citizens marched to the District Park on early Monday morning to strongly protest against what they
called ‘rampant slaughter of trees’.

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

Question 41.

Cultural Society Sunshine Public School, Nellore organised an adult camp in its neighbourhood. Write a
report in 150-200 words on the camp for your school newsletter. You are P.V. Sunitha, Secretary. Use the
following clues: no. of volunteers—hours spent in teaching— location of the class—chairs,
blackboards—no. of people attending the camp — benefit. (Delhi 2017)

Answer:

Adult Literacy Camp

By: P.V. Sunitlia, Secretary

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

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

Question 42.

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

Answer:

Enlightening Visit

Tokonark Temple

By: Anant, Leader,

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

We rested that night and went to see the temple the next day. On reaching there we understood why the
Konark Temple is an architectural marvel of India. It is believed that it was built by King Narasimhadeva
I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately
carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. Konark houses a massive temple dedicated to the Sun God. There
are three images of the Sun God at different sides of the temple, positioned in such a direction as to catch
the sun’s rays in the morning, noon and evening.

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

Question 43.

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

Answer:

The Grandeur Of Republic Day Celebrations

By: Ram, N.C.C cadet

Shyamala Public School, Salem

Being an N.C.C cadet I got the privilege of attending the Republic Day Parade in Delhi. I was awestruck
by its sheer grandeur and magnificence. The parade showcases not only India’s defence capability but
also gives us a unique glimpse of our cultural and social heritage.
The Republic Day Parade which is held in the capital city, New Delhi starts from the Rashtrapati Bhavan,
along Rajpath, past India Gate. Before its commencement, the Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the’
Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to the soldiers who laid down their lives during various wars. The
President then unfurls the National flag after which the different regiments of our armed forces march
past with their bands in all their fineries saluting their commander-in-chief, the President of India.

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