Writing Skills: Essay, Letter and Application
Writing Skills: mazmoon, khat, darkhwast
The writing section rewards format and relevance more than flowery language. For mazmoon (essay), choose a clear unwan, write a tamheed (introduction), develop 2-3 tafseel paragraphs with examples, and close with a natija. Types include bayaniya (descriptive), taqreeri (narrative), tanqeedi (critical) and sawanihi (biographical). For khat (letter), use ghair-rasmi for relatives/friends and rasmi for officials; include tareekh, mukhatib, matn, dua and dastakhat. For darkhwast (application), use Janab-e-Mohtaram, a one-line mauzoo, Arz hai, body, and Aap ka shukarguzar.
Worked example: letter to father for money
Opening: 'Mere Aziz Abbu Jan,'; purpose: 'Mujhe kitabon aur fees ke liye do hazaar rupay darkar hain.'; reason: 'Imtihan qareeb hain aur purani kitab khatam ho gayi hai.'; promise: 'Main kharch ka hisab bhej dunga.'; close: 'Aap ka farzand, Ali.' Reasoning: the letter names a concrete need, a reason, and a commitment; it avoids vague 'please send money' and does not mix official salutation with family intimacy.
Traps
Do not write a story in an application. Do not omit tareekh or dastakhat. Do not use 'Janab-e-Mohtaram' for a father. In essays, do not spend half the words on the introduction; keep examples specific to Bihar or school life only if relevant.