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English Core · 2024 · 2 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 3 · Set 3 · Q10
In spite of the conditions prevailing in Seemapuri, children like Saheb and Mukesh are not devoid of hope. How far do you agree? (Lost Spring)
In spite of the conditions prevailing in Seemapuri, children like Saheb and Mukesh are not devoid of hope. How far do you agree ? (Lost Spring)
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
Saheb and Mukesh dare to dream / aspire
Mukesh wishes to break free / ambition to be a mechanic / willing to walk to the garage
Saheb treats garbage as wonder, excited to explore, willing to go to school
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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.