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English Core · 2023 · 5 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q13
After seeing off the enemy soldier, Dr. Sadao must have felt relieved. He was able to uphold the oath that he had taken as a doctor. Dr. Sadao made…
After seeing off the enemy soldier, Dr. Sadao must have felt relieved. He was able to uphold the oath that he had taken as a doctor. Dr. Sadao made an entry into his daily diary explaining the dilemma faced by him and how he resolved it.
Imagine yourself to be Dr. Sadao and express his thoughts.
(You may begin like this :
I was able to uphold the oath that I had taken as a doctor....)
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What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
(Should be in first person)
difficult experience
dilemma whether to treat or hand over
training as a doctor compelled to treat POW
against everyone's wishes decided to operate
decided to report to the General as a true patriot
was relieved when the General took over the responsibility
waited anxiously for three days
resolved the situation by planning an escape route for POW
relieved of the burden
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2023board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.