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English · 2026 · 6 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q11
Compare and contrast Tricki's condition before and after his stay at the surgery. How does this contrast help in understanding the role of proper care, discipline and environment in ensuring Tricki's well-being ?
(A Triumph of Surgery)
Official answer
From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
(At least three points – one from each part of the question)
Before surgery:
Hugely fat like bloated sausage
Eyes blood shot and rheumy
Moves lethargically
Overfed, suffers from vomiting
Problem in breathing
After surgery:
A lithe and hard muscled animal
Active
Glossy and shiny
Alert and excited
Role of proper care, discipline and environment:
Controlled diet
No overfeeding
Regular exercise
Environment - as played with other dogs
Used to fight to have his meal
involved in friendly scrimmages
Lost weight, became healthy, regained his health
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CBSE Class 10 English past-paper question from the 2026board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.