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English Core · 2023 · 5 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q12
Dr. Sadao is torn between his duty as a doctor and his responsibility as a patriotic citizen. Elaborate.
Dr. Sadao is torn between his duty as a doctor and his responsibility as a patriotic citizen. Elaborate.
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As a doctor
finds white man washed ashore
wounded, profusely bleeding
dilemma whether to save him
could be arrested as a traitor
decides to give treatment and care with impersonal attitude
As a patriot
realizes his duty towards country
tries to inform General through letter, informs personally
waits for promised action from him
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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.