Q1. [5]
⇒ Misuse of Information Technology with the intention to trouble others.
⇒ It comes in various forms – hacking, negative comments – spreading rumours
Impact – spoils image, self-doubt, results in insecurities and complexes.
Causes – desire of power, seeking entertainment, escapism, inadequate regulations.
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Students today are becoming victims of cyber-crime and cyber bullying in schools, which is affecting the mental health of students.
Write an analytical paragraph in 120 words on the problems and causes of cyber-crimes.
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2025 2/6/1 Q5(b)
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-15 07:14 · grounding stimulus
Model Answer
Cyber-Crime and Cyber Bullying: A Growing Threat
Cyber-crime refers to the misuse of Information Technology with the intention to trouble others. Today, students are increasingly becoming its victims, which is seriously affecting their mental health. Cyber-crime manifests in various forms such as hacking, posting negative comments, and spreading rumours online.
The impact of such activities is deeply damaging. It spoils a student's image, leads to self-doubt, and results in insecurities and complexes that hamper their overall development.
The root causes behind cyber-crime include a desire for power, seeking entertainment at others' expense, escapism from real-world problems, and inadequate regulations to monitor online behaviour. To protect students, stricter digital laws and awareness programmes in schools are urgently needed.
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Explanation
- An analytical paragraph requires: a topic sentence → development with facts/causes/effects → a concluding suggestion. Examiners check for this structure.
- Use the exact points from the stimulus (hacking, rumours, self-doubt, desire for power, etc.) — the examiner's marking scheme is built around these.
- Add a concluding line with a suggestion/solution; it shows analytical thinking and earns the final mark.
- Keep within 120 words; going far over or under costs marks in writing tasks.
- Avoid bullet points in an analytical paragraph — write in flowing prose.
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