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English · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q8
What sacrifices did Valli have to make in order to save enough money for fulfilling her long-cherished desire and how do these sacrifices reflect her…
What sacrifices did Valli have to make in order to save enough money for fulfilling her long-cherished desire and how do these sacrifices reflect her strong will power ? (Madam Rides the Bus)
Official answer
Restricted temptation to buy peppermints, toys, balloons.
Saved whatever stray coins came her way
Stifled her desire to go on merry go round at village fair.
Sacrifices made by her show her determination to have a bus ride
Planned and did everything she could do
Shows her maturity to deal with the things
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