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English · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q8
In 'Two stories about Flying - Part II (Black Aeroplane)', what does the narrator's experience suggest about unexpected help and mystery ?
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Unexpected help:
The pilot was lost in storm with no visibility/radio not working
Black aeroplane appeared out of nowhere
Black aeroplane guided him to safety
Suggest help can arrive unasked in tough times
Mystery about the Black Aeroplane:
No record of the plane at the control tower
Emphasises wonder, mystery and faith in the unknown
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