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English Core · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q13
Education enables one to rise above narrow prejudices. Analyse the character of Dr. Sadao in the light of the above statement. (The Enemy)
Education enables one to rise above narrow prejudices. Analyse the character of Dr. Sadao in the light of the above statement.
(The Enemy)
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despite wartime prejudice against Americans, helped the injured man even though it put him and his family at personal risk and various difficulties
prioritised professional ethics- his trained hands acted instinctively to save the wounded soldier
could not throw the wounded man back into the sea
being a trained surgeon, he valued human life above nationality and hatred for enemy
Education helped him develop a moral compass that enabled him to rise above hate and prejudice transcending borders
his actions prove that true education builds empathy and humane outlook
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2026board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.