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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q13
Dr. Sadao emerges as both a true patriot and a compassionate human being. Elaborate. (The Enemy)
Dr. Sadao emerges as both a true patriot and a compassionate human being. Elaborate. (The Enemy)
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patriotic
loyal to the country
willing to serve his country
respect for authority - confides in General about the American soldier / agrees to the General's plan - of sending his private assassins
dilemma - treating an American soldier
Compassionate
kind and true to his duty as a doctor
believes that saving life is paramount
chooses his duty as a doctor
brings POW at home - treats him, feeds him, tends to his needs, helps him escape and provides for him (checks his vitals, directs him, gives a flash light etc.)
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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.