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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q13
'It is only war that makes people enemies.' Analyse the theme of the lesson 'The Enemy' in the light of the above statement.
'It is only war that makes people enemies.' Analyse the theme of the lesson 'The Enemy' in the light of the above statement.
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people across nationalities belong to one human race
war impacts people's perception of others as enemies
though Sadao studied to be a doctor in America, yet developed an aversion for all
Americans
Dr. Sadao faced the dilemma whether to treat American soldier or not due to the ongoing war
the servants exhibited the dark side of war making them inhuman- when they asked the soldier to be thrown back into the sea/not to be given medical care
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2025board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.