With the success of Chandrayaan-3, India’s space programme has gained momentum. As a young Indian you feel that the country is going to benefit a lot with India’s space endeavours. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your views and creating awareness among people on India’s space exploration and its role in transforming India as a potential superpower. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are Srishti/Somesh Chawla of 46, M.G. Road, Aaramnagar.
Srishti/Somesh Chawla
46, M.G. Road, Aarammagar
July 04, 2025
To
The Editor
[Name of National Daily]
[Address]
Subject: India's Space Endeavours and Its Role in Transforming India into a Superpower
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my views on the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, which has given a significant boost to India's space programme. As a young Indian, I strongly believe that our country stands to gain immensely from these space endeavours, and it is crucial to raise awareness among people about their transformative potential.
India's contributions to global science and research through its space missions are commendable. These efforts also promote economic growth by fostering innovation and attracting investments. Moreover, space technology plays a vital role in strengthening national security through advanced satellite systems.
The success of these missions enhances India's reputation at the global level, positioning us as a leader in space exploration. Additionally, the space sector is creating more job opportunities, particularly for the youth, in fields like engineering, science, and technology.
I urge the public to recognize and support India's space programme, as it paves the way for our emergence as a potential superpower. I hope this letter sparks a broader discussion on this important topic.
Yours sincerely,
Srishti/Somesh Chawla
Letter Writing: A1 or A2. Do any one of the following: Situation:
Uncontrolled use of mobile phones and video games is affecting school-going children. As a result, they are suffering from many diseases. Imagine you are Saurabh/Shrushti, residing at Malad, Mumbai. You read the above clipping in the newspaper. Write a letter to the editor expressing your concern about this issue.
A racing track is built around an elliptical ground whose equation is given by \[ 9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144 \] The width of the track is \(3\) m as shown. Based on the given information answer the following: 
(i) Express \(y\) as a function of \(x\) from the given equation of ellipse.
(ii) Integrate the function obtained in (i) with respect to \(x\).
(iii)(a) Find the area of the region enclosed within the elliptical ground excluding the track using integration.
OR
(iii)(b) Write the coordinates of the points \(P\) and \(Q\) where the outer edge of the track cuts \(x\)-axis and \(y\)-axis in first quadrant and find the area of triangle formed by points \(P,O,Q\).