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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q13
Dr. Sadao is disturbed and in a dilemma since he has decided to help the enemy soldier. Describe his conflict and the challenges faced in the form of…
Dr. Sadao is disturbed and in a dilemma since he has decided to help the enemy soldier. Describe his conflict and the challenges faced in the form of a diary entry.
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conflict between duty as a patriot and duty as a doctor
could not ignore the wounded soldier even though he was an enemy / American prisoner of war
all the house helps were scared / refused to help the enemy and left work
wrote a letter to the chief of police but did not send it
informed General Takima in detail about the incident
was assured of assassination of the soldier
waited in vain for three nights
decided to help him escape to a nearby island
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2024board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.