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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q10
Anees Jung through the title 'Lost Spring' symbolises the plight of the marginalised children. Justify.
Anees Jung through the title 'Lost Spring' symbolises the plight of the marginalised children. Justify.
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
highlights the life of poor children who are denied basic rights like education
forced into child labour
forced to work as ragpickers and bangle-makers / loss of childhood and dreams
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