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English · 2025 · 3 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q8
Valli found joy and fascination in the simple act of watching the bus pass through her village. What does this reveal about her perspective on life and her surroundings ? (Madam Rides the Bus)
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From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
the sight of the bus brought her unending joy.
had a keen sense of curiosity/ appreciation for the world around her
found excitement in seemingly ordinary moments/ naive
derived pleasure from observation of people and vehicles.
had no friends- bus only source of adventure
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CBSE Class 10 English past-paper question from the 2025board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.