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English Core · 2023 · 5 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q12
Edla is a contrast to her father, the ironmaster. Explain. (The Rattrap)
Edla is a contrast to her father, the ironmaster. Explain.
(The Rattrap)
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Edla is observant , perceptive, father is impulsive
Edla is forgiving and compassionate , father is not
Edla is persuasive, father is not
Father is realistic and practical, Edla is intuitive
Father wanted to hand the peddler to police when he came to know his true identity, Edla wanted him to stay
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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.