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English · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 3 · Q8
Personal anecdotes and memories of the author in 'A Baker from Goa' display the baker's enduring presence and significance in Goan culture. Justify.
Official answer
From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
Shares memories like arrival of baker in the morning
Anecdotes- jingling and thud of bamboo staff, excitement of children, baker- companion
and guide, maintenance accounts on walls
Children’s love for bread bangles
Supplies bread on important occasion – weddings, festivities, daughter’s engagement
Describes dress, appearance- Kabai to Pader
Shows their plump physique a symbol of happiness and prosperity.
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