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1. Hindi Language Exam Structure: AS Level Hindi Language 8687/03, Paper 3 Essay, October/November 2018, total marks 40, requiring one essay response.

2. Essay Requirements:
- Candidates must write one essay in Hindi between 250 and 400 words.
- No dictionaries are allowed.
- The essay is marked out of 40, with 16 marks for content and 24 marks for language quality.

3. Essay Topics:
- Social Change: The impact of changing societal values on youth.
- Economic Growth: The balance between industrial development and environmental sustainability.
- Science and Technology: The advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in daily life.
- Cultural Identity: The role of traditions in a rapidly modernizing society.
- Education: The necessity of moral education in academic curriculums.

4. Critical Thinking and Argumentation:
- Candidates must present structured arguments and support their views with reasoning and examples.
- The response should engage directly with the question, not just discuss the general topic.

5. Language Skills Emphasis:
- Strong grammar, vocabulary, and fluency are necessary.
- The essay should be coherent, well-structured, and logically developed.

6. Evaluation Criteria:
- Content (16 marks): Relevance, depth of analysis, and coherence of argumentation.
- Language (24 marks): Accuracy, variety of vocabulary and structures, and overall fluency.