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English Core · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q12
In the poem 'Keeping Quiet', nature serves as a model for stillness and rejuvenation and in the poem 'A Thing of Beauty' natural elements offer…
In the poem 'Keeping Quiet', nature serves as a model for stillness and rejuvenation and in the poem 'A Thing of Beauty' natural elements offer constant comfort and solace against the hardships of life. Discuss.
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Nature is a source of inspiration and beauty in our lives.
Keeping Quiet
suggests that earth during winter months, seems to be still, but is actually preparing for new life/renewal/ rejuvenation of life
A Thing Of Beauty
promotes calmness/ induces sleep full of sweet dreams/ health and quiet breathing
removes pall from our dark spirits/ offers hope and comfort against despondence - inhuman dearth of noble natures/ unhealthy and o'er-darkened ways/ selfishness/ greed and manipulation
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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.