CBSE 2015 Class 12 English Outside Delhi Set 3 Paper

© examsnet.com
Question : 1
Total: 10
SECTION - B
(WRITING SKILLS)

Consumerism is increasing day-by-day. Luxuries of yesterday have become necessities of today. The result is that the more we want the more miserable we become. Write a debate in 150200 words on The only way to minimise human suffering and pain is to control our needs.' You are Navtej/Navita.
Solution:  
THE ONLY WAY TO MINIMISE HUMAN SUFFERING AND PAIN IS TO CONTROL OUR NEEDS
FOR :
'There is sufficiency in this world for man's needs but not for man's greed' said Mahatma Gandhi. Respected panel of jury, teachers, my dear friends and not to forget my worthy but misguided opponents. Today, I, Navita/Navtej stand before you to speak for the motion on the topic "The only way to minimise human suffering and pain is to control our needs."
We know that there is sufficiency, in this world for man's needs, but what if a man mistakes his greed to be his need? Unfortunately, this is the scenario of today. The things that were regarded luxuries by our forefathers are now termed as necessities. We cannot imagine life without certain items like a blender, a washing machine or even a mobile phone. But weren't our forefathers able to lead their lives even without these things? It is time that we understand that we have become slaves of a time when diseases like diabetes weren't even heard off, why? It was because people worked hard without taking the help of such things and so kept their body's metabolism running. Whatever be the problem, there is only one simple solution-Controlling our needs and differentiating them from our greed. The more we enslave ourselves, the more we suffer.
Thank You.

OR
AGAINST :
Good morning to everyone present here. I am standing in front of to speak against the motion. Human beings are born with defined needs and also we have some physical and mental pains. Our needs develop and grow more with time and age. A small child may have very meager needs but a grown up individual has different set of needs. Controlling our needs is not a solution for minimizing our suffering rather we should be able to match our needs with our outreach. Mental pain is something which does not require any financial aid but it needs soothing words and comfort Physical pain comes as a result of a disease, an attack or a lifestyle disorder. We should try to calm our mind and find happiness in simple things to have a control over the pain and suffering. Life is beautiful, if we deal it with positive thoughts and a broad-minded approach. Human needs are inevitable and we need to work towards their fulfillment. Controlling the needs will make any person mentally sick and disgusted. So, instead of controlling our needs we should find ways to satisfy the needs and march towards a happy and fulfilled life.
© examsnet.com
Go to Question: