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English · 2025 · 3 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q8
How does Valli's desire to ride the bus reflect her aspirations and challenges in context of her daily life ? (Madam Rides the Bus)
Official answer
From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
Aspirations:
● Valli– curious, has no friends
● Favourite passtime- observing passengers boarding and disembarking
the bus
● Longs to ride the bus (wants to see the world outside the village)--saves
money
Challenges:
● Fare- significant sum for Valli, saves money by resisting temptation to
buy things at the village fair
● Gathers information about bus journey (distance, duration and fare)
● Plans and executes bus ride, unnoticed by her mother (according to her
sleep schedule)
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