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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 2 · Set 3 · Q12
'Deep Water' and 'Indigo' bring out the importance of overcoming fear. Discuss the two texts with reference to the above statement.
'Deep Water' and 'Indigo' bring out the importance of overcoming fear. Discuss the two texts with reference to the above statement.
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Indigo
sharecroppers-feared landlords
crushed and fear-stricken/maltreated
forced to grow indigo
could not raise their voice in courts
Gandhi instilled confidence in them by defying the British openly
their spontaneous demonstration around the courthouse- beginning of their liberation from fear
after $\displaystyle 25$% refund, the peasants learned courage
became aware of their rights and defenders
forced the British to abandon their estates - indigo sharecropping disappeared
Douglas
developed fear of water
missed the pleasure of enjoying water sports
felt handicapped for years
determined to overcome his fear of water
hired instructor to learn swimming
patient in learning step-by-step
tested himself alone to gain confidence in the pool and other water bodies
showed perseverance and willpower
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2025board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.