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Chapter: Formal Letter (Writing)
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Free Response Question / Subjective Question
Q.56 You are Stuti/Shayan Chakraborty, residing in 76/4, Green Park, Delhi. You have 5
been looking for a job and you recently came across the following job openings
online. Write a letter to the hiring manager of the company in 120–150 words
enquiring about the job role, salary, joining date, selection process along with
any other relevant details.
Source (edited): 'Visit India Online' –
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Q.57 You are Heena/Hemant. You have recently graduated from college and are 5
looking to apply for a job. In 120–150 words, write an application letter for a job
of your liking, explaining your interest in the position and your experience. In
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your letter, mention the supporting documents you will be including with your
application.
Q.58 As the president of the Residents' Welfare Association of your society, you have 5
recently noticed the unrestricted presence of hawkers on the footpaths in your
neighbourhood. Write a letter in 120–150 words to your local civic body to bring
their attention to the issue. Provide a suggestion for regulating their presence
such that their livelihoods are not hampered.
Q.59 You want to enrol in a course on Public Policy and Governance. The professor 5
teaching this course wants a statement of purpose from interested candidates
expressing their reason for wanting to enrol in the course. As Jasmine/Jerry,
write the letter of application in 120–150 words.
Q.60 You are Brijesh Pal, a volunteer at a non‐profit organisation that works with 5
private schools serving underprivileged communities. As a volunteer, you help
the teachers in the classrooms to ensure that students get good education.
However, you have noticed that the students in these schools have poor nutrition
and often do not have the basic resources needed to study well.
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120–150 words, sharing
your views about what a good education entails and what readers can do to
improve the situation. Use the cues given in the following table along with your
own ideas to compose this letter.
Problem Effects on students Possible Solutions
Poor Attention problems, fatigue, Set up a tiffin system: each
nutrition behaviour issues, sickness reader can send a fixed
causing low attendance number of meals for one
child
Lack of No continuity in learning, Set up a fund: readers can
stationery struggle to explain and contribute money to help
understand concepts, dull buy school supplies
classrooms
Q.61 You are Mekhala Kalita, the founder of a social enterprise in Digboi, Assam, that 5
provides financial opportunities to workers in rural areas by helping them sell
their products to mainstream markets. You started the enterprise with the
mission to empower local communities while preserving the natural
environment.
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Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120–150 words to make
readers aware of your mission and urging them to go 'Vocal for Local' by buying
locally‐made products. Use the cues given below along with your own ideas to
compose this letter.
♦ Local communities ‐‐‐> have specific indigenous skills ‐‐‐> use the local
resources sustainably ‐‐‐> create products without harming the environment
♦ The enterprise ‐‐‐> finds markets for specific products ‐‐‐> scales up using local
labour ‐‐‐> creates more job opportunities
Q.62 You are Saurabh Sindhi, a student of Panchavati High School in Mumbai, 5
Maharashtra. Many of your peers have been complaining about back aches and
neck pains while preparing for exams. Students often spend many hours studying
without any physical breaks to stretch or move, sometimes even skipping meals
and not consuming an adequate amount of water. All these adversely affect
physical health.
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120–150 words explaining
the issue, its causes and urging students to pay attention to the problem before
it becomes a medical condition. You can use the given prompt and your own
ideas to add details in the letter.
Q.63 You are Manish Reddy, a resident of High Towers Apartments, Guntur, Andhra 5
Pradesh. Your neighbour, Mrs Yamuna Prasad, has taken concrete actions
towards sustainable waste disposal in the society by getting wet and dry waste
dustbins installed on each floor of the apartment, conducting workshops to help
residents know how to segregate waste, and putting up interactive posters to
educate people.
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120–150 words noting the
importance of waste segregation and describing Mrs Prasad's efforts,
highlighting how even small actions can make a big difference in protecting our
environment.
Q.64 You are Jolly Sarma, residing in Bagdogra, West Bengal. While travelling to the 5
airport with your family, you noticed that many cabs and autos at the Bagdogra
International Airport do not ply by metre and quote their own fare for travel. This
can be problematic as there is no standard way of calculating the fare and
passengers may end up paying an unfairly high amount. Additionally, since the
airport connects to several holiday destinations like Sikkim, Shillong, and
Darjeeling, the high road travel cost may affect many travellers on a budget.
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120–150 words describing
the problem and suggesting your own solutions for it.
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Q.65 You are Ranjana Kumar, a recent graduate of Indraprastha Technology University 5
(ITU) with a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Engineering. The
University's Artificial Intelligence for Good Lab (AIFGL) is looking to recruit part‐
time research assistants for a project. Read the following posting and write a
letter in 120–150 words, applying for the position and expressing your interest.
Research Assistants Wanted at AIFGL
AIFGL at ITU will be conducting a study on ChatGPT and Its Impact on the
Indian School Education System. This is a 6‐month project. Research
Assistants (RAs) will be required to read up on research, travel for data
collection, do data entry and basic data analysis, and assist with writing the
research paper. RAs will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 22,000.
If interested, send a letter with your resume to:
Dr. Akriti Dutta (Head, AI Technology Department, ITU),
Room 122, 1st floor, Block C,
Indraprastha Technology University,
Hatkhola, Kolkata, West Bengal ‐ 700005
Q.66 You are Rhea/Raheem, living in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. 5
Recently, on your way back from school, you came across a group of tourists
littering near the bus stop. The incident upset you and you decided to speak
about it to your mother, who then commented that these tourists were one of
the primary sources of economic growth in Kinnaur.
Write a letter in about 120–150 words to the editor of The Telegraph, Himachal
Pradesh, giving them suggestions on incorporating responsible and sustainable
tourism in the state. Use the cues given below, along with your own ideas to
compose this letter.
♦ imposing heavy fines on those who litter ‐‐‐> using the fines to uplift local
businesses
♦ banning certain 'unsustainable' materials such as plastic
♦ incorporating a state limit on tourists ‐‐‐> tourists would have to register
before visiting the state ‐‐‐> the state can have a per‐day limit on registrations
Q.67 You are Vineet Antony, an intern at the psychiatry ward of a hospital in your 5
locality. You have noticed that the hospital does not have adequate facilities for
psychiatric patients, and that the psychiatrists are not paid sufficiently. You want
to raise funds from the public to benefit the hospital. Write a letter to the editor
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of a newspaper, requesting him to publish a fundraising ad free of charge. You
may use the following cues to compose the letter.
a) There are no Intensive Care Units (ICU)s for the psychiatric patients.
b) Only a few nurses are trained to provide care to psychiatric patients.
c) They do not have money for an ad; public funding will help immensely.
d) The ad will show the poor conditions the hospital finds itself in. This would
urge people to donate for a good cause.
Q.68 You are Shobhita Das, an aspiring novelist. You recently saw the following 5
advertisement from a publishing house, and are interested in applying. Write a
letter to the relevant person expressing your interest in the internship, and
stating your suitability for the position. You can also enquire about any relevant
details that the advertisement has not covered.
Voices, a leading fiction publishing house in India, is looking for interns.
Required skills: editing, research, report writing. Senior Secondary Degree
required, age or gender no bar. Paid position for 2 months; work out of the
Mumbai office.
Responsibilities: edit fiction essays, research content area of essays, improve
editing systems
Interested? Send an email to:
[email protected] Location: B‐47, Shahadra building, Kharghar, Mumbai ‐ 410210
Q.69 You are Hansmita Ahmed, an aspiring chef who is a recent graduate of the Indian 5
Institute of Culinary Excellence. While flipping through your favourite recipe
book, you saw the following advertisement from a renowned restaurant. Write
a letter to the relevant person stating your interest in applying for the open
position, including your culinary specialities, and why you would be best suited
for the role.
The Merry‐Go‐Round Restaurant
Open Positions: Pastry Chef, Sous‐Chef
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 0–2 years
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management
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About the Role: Work under leading head chef, Manish Mathur at Mumbai's
renowned restaurant. Start your career in the luxury food industry, where you
will get an opportunity to learn and curate beautiful dishes and desserts and
bring people's wildest gastronomic fantasies to life.
How to Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter to the Manish Mathur.
Location: C‐46, The Merry‐Go‐Round Restaurant, Mumbai‐400009
Q.70 You are Sejal Sengupta, a biotech graduate of the National Institute of 5
Technology. Recently, you came across a job posting on the National Geographic
Channel's official website seeking volunteers for their three‐month research
programme in Tanzania.
The programme offers the opportunity to study the local climate and the
livelihood of Tanzania, to create an action plan ensuring food security and
sustainable land management for the farmers of Tanzania. Write a letter to their
Committee for Research and Exploration applying for the position and expressing
your interest. Mention that you have attached your resume, experience letter,
and cover letter in the application letter.
Q.71 You are Madhumita Das, and have just completed your undergraduate studies in 5
Journalism. You saw the given advertisement on a job portal, and wish to apply
for the open position. Write a letter expressing your interest and applying for the
position along with your bio‐data, in 120‐150 words.
Wanted
Sub‐editor, Lifestyle and Culture
The Indian Express is looking for a sub‐editor to cover Lifestyle and Culture
related news in Bangalore city.
Experience: 0‐2 years
Qualifications: An undergraduate/postgraduate degree in English Literature,
Journalism, Mass Media or Communications
If you are interested in the position, send your CV along with a letter of interest
to the editor of The Indian Express.
Location: A‐402, The Indian Express, Noida ‐ 110025
Q.72 You are Sonali Rai, and have just completed your undergraduate studies in 5
Music. You saw the given advertisement in a job portal of a music academy, and
wish to apply for the open position. Write a letter to the Human Resources
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Manager at Raga Academy of Music and Dance, along with your bio‐data,
expressing your interest in the advertised post. Answer in 120‐150 words.
Wanted
Music Teacher
Raga Academy of Music and Dance is looking for a music teacher for students
aged 8‐15 years
Experience: 0‐2 years
Qualifications: An undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Music and exposure
to both Carnatic and Hindustani schools of music
If you are interested in the position, send your CV along with a letter of interest
to the Human Resources Manager.
Location: #67, 10th Main Road, Mysuru‐570009
Q.73 Many people while travelling do not follow standard norms such as standing in 5
queues, keeping one's surroundings clean, and maintaining a certain level of
silence that shows respect for everyone's space. This leads others to have an
unpleasant and unsafe experience. In 120–150 words, write a letter to the editor
of a national daily describing the problem and examining the various
unfavourable behaviours. Provide suggestions for how such behaviour can be
improved. Use the following cues along with your own ideas to compose this
letter. You are Arunima Pankaj, a concerned Indian citizen.
♦ Examples of unfavourable behaviours:
» not maintaining proper queues
» throwing rubbish on the floor
» shoving or pushing while handling luggage
» watching videos without earphones or talking loudly
♦ Consequences:
» causes chaos and anxiety
» physical injuries due to luggage manhandling
» dirty and unhygienic surroundings
» disrupting the peace of the place
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Q.74 You are Netra Samson, and have completed your undergraduate studies in Art 5
and Design. You saw the given advertisement on the job portal of a publishing
house, and wish to apply for the open position. Write a letter in 120–150
words to the Human Resources Manager at Enigma Publications, along with your
bio‐data, expressing your interest in the advertised post.
Wanted
Graphic Designer
Enigma Publications is looking for a graphic designer for its monthly newsletter
Experience: 0–2 years
Qualifications: An undergraduate/postgraduate specialisation in Digital Art,
Design or Illustrations with proficiency in photo editing software.
If you are interested in the position, send your CV along with a letter of interest
to the Human Resources Manager at Enigma Publications, Thane, Mumbai‐
40080
Q.75 You are Nellie Yuki, a Class XII student who likes to travel. Your favourite 5
backpacking hostel updated its social media with the following advertisement.
Write a letter in 120 –150 words, to the concerned person applying for the job
position.
Lostay is Looking for a Receptionist!
Who Are We?
Lostay is a hostel situated in the lush valleys of Himachal Pradesh, dedicated
to creating and hosting a community of like‐minded travellers.
Location: Bir, Himachal Pradesh
Duration: Minimum 2 months
Roles and Responsibilities:
‐ manage the front desk;
‐ attend to guests;
‐ plan fun activities (both indoors and outdoors);
‐ manage social media
How to Apply: Send your CV and a detailed letter stating why you would be
perfect for the role to Lostay, No.23, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh‐ 175101.
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Q.76 You are Neeti Sabrewal, a recent graduate with a Bachelor's of Arts (B.A.) in 5
Psychology. You recently came across the following advertisement in the
newspaper. As a student interested in conducting research and honing her data
analytics skills, write a letter in 120–150 words applying for the mentioned post
with your resume. Express your interest and suitability for the post.
The Psychology Department of Gandharv University is looking for 3 Research
Assistants (RA). Each RA will be working closely with a professor on their
research project. Find the details below.
Responsibilities: aid in research, analyse data (and aid in data collection in
some cases), aid in grading students' papers, and hold discussion sessions for
students who need support.
Apply: by 27th September, 2024 with your resume
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, good academic writing skills,
strong data analysis skills
Paid position: Fixed salary of Rs. 25,000 per month
Send your letter to: psychdept@gandharv‐india.edu
Q.77 You are Moana Mahsoom, a political science student studying in Class XII. You 5
are planning on pursuing International Relations for your higher education. To
gain some experience, you wanted to apply for a three‐month internship at
the UN Global Compact Network India. Write a letter in 120–150 words to the
Head of HR at Global Compact Network, expressing your interest and stating your
relevant experiences so far.
You can use the following cues:
• president of the debate club;
• regular participant of Model United Nations (MUNs);
• editor‐in‐chief of the school's monthly magazine 'Parivartan'
Q.78 You are Trijeet Chatterjee. You recently came across a 'zero‐waste' company that 5
creates products which do not leave any waste behind once consumed, such as
plastic or non‐biodegradable waste. You were extremely impressed and would
like more people to think about how they can reduce their waste in simple ways
by using specific products. Write a letter in 120–150 words to the editor of a
national daily urging people to reduce waste. You can include the following
points.
♦ Carry your own cutlery that you can wash and reuse (like a foldable metal cup,
metal straws, cutlery made of coconut shells, etc.).
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♦ Use soaps and shampoos that come in powdered form or in bars (rather than
using plastic, bottled products).
♦ Buy products sold in glass jars and bottles so the containers can be reused as
storage jars.
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