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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q10
“I was frightened, but not yet frightened out of my wits”, says Douglas. Which qualities of Douglas are highlighted here? (Deep Water)
“I was frightened, but not yet frightened out of my wits”, says Douglas. Which qualities of Douglas are highlighted here ? (Deep Water)
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presence of mind/strong will / perseverance
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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.